From the Hebrides
Seven Hunters stalked
ships coming in to Scottish docks
'til a lighthouse was built upon
Eilean Mor
to guide the vessels,
follow them to shore.
From the Hesperus
came three keepers brave
ready to light the holidays.
Though their table'd been set, they left
no trace or key;
some say that they were
swallowed by the sea.
Author notes
you can listen to me singing this here: http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1177515&t=6559
from a true story that inspired this poem: http://oldpoetry.com/opoem/43252-Wilfrid-Wilson-Gibson-Flannan-Isle
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Very rythmic. Can't wait to hear the melody.
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Forgot bunnies!
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I think Eilean Mor means, Big Island in English -- no? It's a good story and you tell it well. Personally, I think it was the sidhe.
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I enjoyed this and am so glad you thought to post a link. I love reading about things like this. Good luck in the contest dear.
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This is a very famous mystery. My guess is extraterrestrials or the kraken...
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