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The Celt and the Scot
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The Celt and the Scot |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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The Celt and the Scot He was a gentleman from the highlands, of the Ancient Black Watch Clan, as strong and tall as I was elfin, a mysterious man from Scotland. He came on a warm eve in Mae, as the Kiernans were bringing in spring, circles of fire on display, frenzied dancing in the offering. Flicker of firelight caught his face, his Tartan colors of green, black and blue, what had brought him to this place? A kind face lit in a red/orange hue. My turn, I leapt across a ring of fire, red hair flying, head thrown back, I ran past him to the Moorish mire, Heard footfalls on the mossy track. I ducked inside a cave, my secret place, there was a green underground stream, breathless, jubilant at winning this race, but he was already there, akin to a dream. Fingers touched my shoulder softly, I jolted, hands raised for a fight, he grabbed my hair, then kissed me, held me in a way as to excite. He lifted me, loftily above him, effortlessly with his strength, I reached out a hand to stop this whim, he laughed, held me fast at arm’s length. I could not see his face as he drew close, but I did not resist his fiery kiss, found myself drawn in an almost involuntary response, this body bliss. He lay me down upon the soft moss, loved me once, then again once more, softly this time and with tenderness, our bodies and spirits we did explore. Now I wait for a sign of his return, of a promise I knew he would keep, as long as I breathe I shall yearn, and in my Celtic heart he will beat. Touched my heart and Scorched my body With the flames Of many centuries: Ne Obliviscarus © 1999 Corinne Bailey |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Enjoyed muchly. Well done. |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
wow........*stares in awe*.....this poem tells a wonderful, beautiful tale....your imagery is breathtaking--my favorite, by far.  Bobbycat =^..^= |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Corinne, this is pure gold. smooth, flowing, flawless...I felt as though you SANG it to me. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wow! I love this style of poetry so much. Ireland, Scotland and poetry belong together, producing the greatest flavor one can imagine. WOnderful writing! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you Mike Bobbcat, Serenity and Balladeer. This was pure joy to write, don't know why... Corinne |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, this is an amazing tale, I can see your hair flying as you leap across that fire. My favorite by far. Do you have anymore Celtic tales now Mary. I must admit Mary is more of a Irish name lass. That Maria, just didn't fit, I guess its the translated equiv... Parker [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 02-25-2000).] |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Beautiful poem Corinne ... I really enjoyed reading it ( several times ) My grandfather was from Scotland and a member of the Black Watch during WW1 He died when I was a toddler but we have pictures of him in his tartan ( your poem really stirred some memories told to me by my grandmother ) Beautiful poem ... thanks for sharing it Rex}<{{{{o> |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Parker! Yes, the middle name is really Mary, I just used Maria for emphasis on the Spanish poem! Thank you also, Rex Allen! I have a good friend who is a descendent of the Clan Campbell, so I read up on the history and the tartans! Glad this brought up good memories! Corinne |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Just incase nobody noticed, this Celtic lass, just turned 500 posts... Congrats. Parker |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Excellent poem. I could see this story unfold! |
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U K Hero Member
since 1999-08-08
Posts 266England |
Me-thinks you are a romantic at heart, what a wonderful piece. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Corinne, Well done, lots of fun, enjoyed the read. |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Corinne: Is there anything you can't write about! Marina |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This has the lilt of a Celtic song, the intrigue of an Irish tale, and is as sensuous as tall summer grass swaying gently with the breeze over the verdant Scottish hills. I think I'm there! Just lovely, Corinne Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Yowsers....such words, such imagery, such passion.....this likes me a lot |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you all for your very kind words! thanks also, Parker, for pointing that out! Yippee! Corinne |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
A beautiful story, Corinne. Pleasurable reading. michael |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Enchantingly well done Loved it The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Michael and Helmut! Corinne |
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