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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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He was a gentleman from the highlands Of the Ancient Black Watch Clan Tall and strong as I am elfin Mysterious man from Scotland He came to me on a warm eve in Mae As the Wooleys were bringing in spring Small rings of fire on display Feverish dancing the offering Flicker of firelight caught his face His Tartan colors: green, black and blue Wondered what brought him to this place Flames lit his face in a red/orange hue My turn, I leapt across the circle of fire Red hair flying, head thrown back Ran past him onto the Moorish mire Heard his footfalls on mossy track Ducked inside a cave, my secret place There a green underground stream Breathless and jubilant at winning this race But he was there, akin to a dream Fingers touched my shoulder softly I jolted, raised my hands up to fight He grabbed my hair, kissed me Then held me in a way to excite He uplifted me then, above him So easily elevated by his strength I reached out to stop this foolish whim But he laughed, held me fast at arm’s length Did not see his face as he drew me close But I did not resist his fierce kiss Found myself drawn in, almost An involuntary response, body bliss He lay me down then upon soft moss Loved me once, again once more, Softly this time with tenderness Our bodies, 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 shall live I will yearn 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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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
wow...that is a good one! ------------------ if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Lovely tale, Corinne. What does Ne Obliviscarus mean? ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
BRAVO!!! Well written  |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Denise: Ne Obliviscarus means "forget me not" and was the slogan of the infamous clan Campbell of Scotland. Thank you also, Robert and Hoot_OwL-M |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wondeful! Perfect ending! ------------------ Denise |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Excellent!!! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, I had to bring this out. It reminded me of my on going search for my families Tartans, and connections to Scotland families. Parker |
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Gentleman Charles New Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 4 |
A very beautiful love ballad, but with a soft touch of fragrance, as a rose with the early morning dew. Only a lady would know. Thank you my lady Corinne |
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