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Craw
Member

since 2003-09-11

Posts 73
Scotland

0 posted 2003-09-11 04:40 AM

At her back, bald Tynron Doon
and Grennan Hill slashed by dykes.
Below, gullies of sap on cut stone.
The wind whips old grass, white,

like the colour of her hair
and day by day she builds little
cairns on the hill: one for
swallows, one for that squirrel,

one for big red tractors.
Even after two small weeks
I'd forgotten which was which. And her?
Now she just wants to pat the horses,

all grins and peppermint huffs,
but the stones, scuffed and tumbled,
are still there. We leave something precious,
even in the rubble.

vlraynes
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

1 posted 2003-09-11 04:43 AM

Oh my, Craw...what a lovely entrance this is.
This is such a beautifully penned piece.
I absolutely love it.

Welcome to Passions!
I can't wait to read more from you.

~Vicky

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
--Mother Teresa
[This message has been edited by vlraynes (09-11-2003 04:44 AM).]

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

2 posted 2003-09-11 04:46 AM

How lovely such strong solid images.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Goldenrose
Member Elite

since 2003-05-30

Posts 3665

3 posted 2003-09-11 05:14 AM

Welcome to pip fellow person of the British(and Scottish) isles....great writing...great introduction...thank you for the words....

Goldenrose.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

4 posted 2003-09-11 06:33 AM

More of flesh and stone, hey? Well done, Sir...Welcome to Passions! Please, check your E-mail for a Special Greeting!

Karilea - if I whisper, will you listen?

Dark Angel
Member Patricius

since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

5 posted 2003-09-11 06:58 AM

I enjoyed this very much... Welcome to Passions!

JilGirl
Member

since 2003-05-24

Posts 364
Washington

6 posted 2003-09-16 04:09 AM

Very fine write!
WELCOME to PIP!
Eager to read more from you!

Blessings!
Shirl

'Tiz feathers that make the bird -
Always remember to keep them fluffed
but, never, EVER ruffle them!

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2003-09-16 09:10 PM

(smiles) This is a most precious debut, dearest friend, I respect all those who value the history and tradition and may the memories live forever and the home which they took place in forever stand! Welcome to Passions, sweet Craw, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your fine poetry, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Craw, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

8 posted 2003-09-16 09:18 PM

Well, Mr. Craw, I've seen you clique-a-de-claqueing back in the Alley, but I didn't know that you had come on up here to the Open Forums. LOL

Sure is good to see you here.......and with such an excellent poem, too. I'm looking forward to reading more of your work, Sir.

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