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Hamlet in the Mist .. ... (repost for my 8000th)
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Hamlet in the Mist .. ... (repost for my 8000th) |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach 
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 . . Just beyond the bridge through the mists of time, past the pink and purple heather haze, rests a hamlet so sublime. Where music beckons in the breeze, while plaid kilts flip and twirl. Where no one ever seems to age Nay, not boy or girl. A patchwork quilt of hills and dales, blankets this wondrous place. And fairy dust lights an emerald path for you to a world of mystical time and space. Some they call it Brigadoon, and go home with Bonnie Jean. Some say it's a state of mind, and can't be really seen. But myself, I've felt it calling from the highlands and the glen- "Come abide sweet lass" the bagpipes plead, "Till we slumber once again." So scoff and laugh shake your head at me, while I pack my travel gear. Don't wait up- turn off the lights. I'll be back in one hundred years. . . Chris Barker ~~~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
You have done well with this piece....a very appropriate write for this milestone in your writings...Writing which never fail to leave a soft touch on my heart... |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Wonderful Chris. A magnificent post for your 8000th!! I can see Brigadoon and hear the pipes calling. believe in what your heart feels... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh goodness, Chris. this is sooooo beautiful! I'm so glad that you reposted it, my friend. Thank you. And congratulations on your 8,000th!!  Heart hugs, sweet lady  Ethel |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Chris, this is just a magical write! And again congratulations for your 8000th post, wow! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Chris...Can I come with you? What a wonderous poem! Congratulations and hugs! |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Hey Chris, I want to go with you! A wonderful poem, just beautiful, it made my day... Needless to say I enjoyed reading it... _______ice ><> |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Magnus,scorpio, Ethel & Margherita, thankyou so much for your sweet comments. hugs! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Martie & ice.....sure you can come along! lol. Just close your eyes and listen for the bagpipes calling. Thankyou so much! |
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Hockeychick19 Member
since 2002-10-29
Posts 430Massachusetts, USA |
Chris, This is beautiful... I'd love to be in a place like that. ~Kelly~ Life is a gift so live it to the fullest! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 Congratulations little sister of mine! 8,000 posts and counting... And to post this piece to mark your milestone is very special. For as you and I both know....somewhere in the highlands.. the highlands of Scotland...there indeed lies a hamlet known forever as Brigadoon!  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Kelly, thankyou for reading and commenting. NancyLee, yes, we know that there has to be a place just waiting....sleeping...dreaming. Hugs! |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Enchanting read! Grover. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely...congratulations of 8000...James |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou Grover & James! hugs! |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Chris can I come too! I'll ride in trunk if I have to  This was so beautiful! Chris, I hope you and yours, had a wonderful Valentines Day! All Aboard!!! |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
Can I tag along too? Please? PIP Passports are good there, no? Enjoyed . . . thanks. |
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Chrissypooh Member
since 2002-02-19
Posts 80Canada |
beautiful! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thanks so much all of you! Yes, by all means....come along! Just pack your imagination! Hugs! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Congratulations Chris! This is most excellent and such a wonderful poem to read. Good on you and your muse! |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
A celebration in writing for us all to share! Loved you poem-so soft,with nice flow, inviting us along. Thanks-I could stay there a hundred years! Sadelite |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Bluesylady and Sadelite - many thanks! |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Hey, wait up! I'm coming with you! Congrats on 8000!  ~sky Hold on, if you feel like letting go |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Hurry up Sky !! The mist is getting farther away! We'll hold our candles up for ya! lol. Thanks for reading and commenting. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Oh, Chris, take me with you! Well, at least you did with your poetry here! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
OMG woman! You're awesome! Congrats on 8000  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I will show this to my Granddaughter, who just attended the play Brigadoon with me recently...I know she will enjoy this Very Much! Congrats on picking such a lovely for your 8,000th post, Nightshade! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Aye ... there's the rub! My Scottish roots call from beyond the heather in this beauty, Chris. I can hear my Grandmother's rrrroling "r's" now, as she sits back quiety from the cottages she affectionately named "Bonny Dune" and "Blink Bonny". Oh, she would have loved this piece as I do. Congratulations on 8,000 ... this is excellent!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou all so very much Your comments warm my heart |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is just lovely, my friend... *S* Congratulations on your milestone... I know a great deal of support and encouragement to me make up that number... and I thank you! *S* |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Aww, thankyou Ruth, how sweet! hugs! |
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