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Villanelle (Precious Memories)
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Villanelle (Precious Memories) |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway 
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 Blackrock Cottage, Glencoe, Scotland I do not need a lamp or light To see the scenes within my mind I picture them by day or night Far from this cottage wee and white I can recall if so inclined I do not need a lamp or light My grandma's figure slim and slight My grandpa's face so stern yet kind I picture them by day or night Our old sheepdog in soft twilight The bobbing lambs she runs to find I do not need a lamp or light The heather blooms in colours bright The rowan trees along the wynd I picture them by day or night Those memories of which I write I still would see if I were blind I do not need a lamp or light I picture them by day or night |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
A very captivating form as it stresses the key-words. The picture is so beautiful, that I lingered there as if in meditation and then your words became the perfect accompaniment for a delightful experience, on visual and emotional level. I love of course also the perfection of the presentation, as an overall impression. Sending you a hug for this, dear Katriona. Love, Margherita  |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Stunning. You made my heart hurt a bit - good poetry about home does that to me. Alison |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
You have such a talent H2H. Amazing you are. Or, thou art, as the case may be. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello Katriona, I couldn't believe the photo exists, it is pure beauty, |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Thanks Margherita, hugs are always welcome Katriona |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Alison, glad I've struck a chord, thanks for commenting. Katriona |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Likewise, thanks 2 U 2 Chalmette ! Katriona |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Yann thank you, yes Glencoe is a particularly beautiful place in the Highlands. Many battles have been fought here between the English and Scottish, I'm sure many ghosts haunt the area. Heart2Heart |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I love Villanelles and your picture is a beauty. Sometimes I wish I lived on the other side of the ocean where it is much closer to other countries to visit. There is so much beauty in the world. M |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Heart2Heart, This is very nice. I remember the heather in Scotland also. Love Bobby |
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Johan Member
since 2009-05-13
Posts 88Lincolnshire, England U.K. |
An excellent Villanelle Katriona. Johan |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Thanks nakdthoughts for your nice response. Heart2Heart |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Hi Bobby, must have been white heather for luck, thanks dear friend. Heart2Heart |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Lovely to see you here Johan and thanks, wish you would frequent here more often.... I would love to see more of your beautiful poesy here. Katriona |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Beautiful and well-written mah deah....as always Jan |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Katriona, what a magnificent post card picture, a breath taking scene with lovely words as well. most enjoyable, well done. Lindsay |
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angellea Member
since 2009-03-29
Posts 144NC, USA |
such a beautiful piece and the picture made it all the more real. i hope to see scotland one day. my grandfather's family was of scottish descent. |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Villanelles are one of my favorite forms of poetry. This is absolutely beautiful. This is a form, I want to learn to write well. |
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