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“Legend of the Scottish Prince”
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“Legend of the Scottish Prince” |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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Within the castle walls the Princess sleeps... < !signature-->The castle’s made of ancient stone upon which ivy creeps... A fortress true with gated moat, encircled by a fence... A challenge fit for any handsome Prince... The castle’s built upon a rocky knoll... Which overlooks a heathered glen, protected by a Troll... With wicked grin and evil curse, he keeps young men away... He’ll make the Princess fair his own, someday... She sleeps by night and spends her dreams in tears... Her castle is her prison, and has been for many years... By day, she weaves a magic spell, upon her trusty loom...… Protecting her by night within her room... One day a handsome Prince rode on the land... a Scottish warrior through and through, from Scotland’s fiercest clan... He’d heard of the Troll and Princess fair, and set his sights to see... If he could be the one to set her free... Upon the glen, he called the Troll by name... He knew the legend of the beast, and from his horse he sprang... He also knew the sound that dropped a Troll within it’s tracks... So pulled his pipes down off his stallion’s back... Across the glen there echoed notes sublime... A cadence strong, with rising pitch, relayed in perfect time... (As everyone knows a Troll cannot abide a piper’s song)... So as he blew, he knew it wouldn’t be long... At last the Troll appeared upon the scene...… with eyes bugged out and hands on ears, he then began to scream... With smiling face the Prince got close and blew with all his might... The Troll exploded, to everyone’s delight!! The handsome Prince drew near the castle gate... He knew the maiden waiting there was his by gift of fate... He’d saved her from her prison walls and life with the horrible Troll... So, patiently he waited on the knoll... At last, the Princess came to take his hand... Her beauty far surpassed what he had heard across the land... With chestnut hair and emerald eyes, and heart of purest gold... The Princess stole the Prince’s very soul... They lived for many years upon the knoll... and all their children’s children loved to hear their story told... And to this day, when pipers play, you feel a wee bit o' suspense... You can almost see the Princess fair, on the knoll with her Scottish Prince... ~~~ Hello ~~~ I'd like to invite anyone who reads this to my new website.(To get there, use the homepage button above.) At the site, click on the Poetry button at the bottom of the page, and on the next page you will find the title link to this poem and others. (The other buttons are in the process of being linked.) This poem has extensive graphics that I think you'll enjoy. I thank you for reading......and see you soon. ~~~Sunny ~~~ Write on! -<--<--{(@ [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 12-13-2000).] |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Evening Sunny, What a lovely tale you have woven, I read and I just loved it. My, you are one terrific story teller. I can't get over this beautiful story that you have put to rhyme, only as you can. Congratulations on your new web site. I haven't been there yet, but I will make a visit soon. BC |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Bill ~~~ Well, I do thank you, and am glad that you liked this story, too. Sometimes I think my muse lived centuries ago, as I have always loved fairy tales, with fair maidens and their knights to save them!! Once again, thank you, Bill!!  Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
Sunny, how delightful! I am Scottish so Isurely enjoy a Scottish tale. I will be sure to go see your page too. Thanks for an enjoyable read! Passion,imagination and intellect running together... Poetry in motion~~~ Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Koko ~~~ Good Morning, and thank you for enjoying this little tale!! Here's wishing you a great day!! Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So that's where you've been...out creating some magic land of your own...and here I've been missing you SO much... your imagination is as ever spell binding... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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athena4 Senior Member
since 2000-12-10
Posts 622 |
A beautifully composed fairytale! I too, live in that surreal world of Princes on white horses, and the romance and chivalry of days gone by. May you find your Prince, and ride into the sunset. There has to still be a world out there like that that is total euphoria. Your writing brings it to life! Elise |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
wonderful story.....and well I am on my way to your homepage.....love this wonderful piece. Charisma |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Sunshine ~~~ Oh, my good friend....you know me.....just gotta have a little fantasy going on, and if it isn't, then I make one!!! Ha!!! Thank you for missing me, too!! ~~~ athena4 ~~~ I just have to believe that there really is "happily ever after". I do so love that theory. don't you? Thank you,my friend!! ~~~ charisma ~~~ Ah......I'm so glad you came by to read, and I'm also glad you enjoyed this. I hope you have a pleasant journey in my other world!! Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Ah, if only my prince had cared enough to play the pipers notes..This is so great Sunny, I loved every bit of the story, and the flow and rhythm of the poem. Sandra |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Beautiful Sunny girl |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Sandra ~~~ < !signature-->Oh, how I know what you feel. Thank you, my good friend, and you know the story behind this one!! ~~~ Paula ~~~ I am so glad you liked this.......as we are twins, do you enjoy fairy tales? I guess it's just wishful thinking, about "happily ever after." Write on! -<--<--{(@ [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 12-13-2000).] |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This is a beautiful story, my friend. You had me totally pulled in! I love the style of this one, it's wonderful! Thanks for posting! "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I've got more than a wee bit o' the Scot in me, and I love yer wonderful tale Sunny. 'Tis nuthin' like a Scottish lad courtin' a wee lass! Aye ... there's the rrrub!  Nicely done ... loved this sweet tale, and your animated Scotsman on your home page too Sunny!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Though I loved your little fantasy my sweet sister, you don't need to create fantasy as you yourself are fantasy in it's finest light. Wonderful read and so full of YOU!!!!! That is one of the reasons it holds the eyes of the reader in awe. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I defy anyone who likes ballads or poetry that tells a story not to like this one! It's great. Count on me, sunny...I'll be there!  |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Lovebug ~~~ I thank you very much, and glad you enjoyed the tale. I never outgrew my love for legends and tales like this, and I'm happy to have friends who will read them!! ~~~ Kit ~~~ Yes, I should have known by your last name!! I'm so glad that you liked this one, and that it passed the true test. I have part Scottish blood, and I love the pipes and castles. My dream is to go there someday, maybe to stay awhile. Thank you, Kit!! ~~~ Mark ~~~ You are such a wonderful brother....I am truly blessed. You see the dreamer in me, and encourage me to fly higher! Thank you with all my heart for that!! ~~~ Balladeer ~~~ There is always room for you in the heathered glen. The pipes will be playing for you, and the girls will be wanting to dance!! Thank you for your always wonderful reply!! Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
OH MY GOODNESS....this one went right to my heart...thank you Sunny and I can't wait to visit the website. "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." Winnie the Pooh |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Irish Rose ~~~ Ah, yes....There are just as many Irish Princes as there are Scottish ones!! Thank you, my friend, for visiting!! Write on! -<--<--{(@ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Lil sis, this is really delightful, and I'll be off to your site as soon as I get the time to really enjoy is. I really love this one it is utterly excellant, as is all yours love. Great work, from a fantastic poet, I love it Take care Bubbles Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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