Category Archives: poem

Light Fall

Posted on October 21, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Light fall over a deliciously brooding sea. Bruised by the rise and fall of the day She plots to reflect her darkness upwards And swallow the dazzling light. He has other plans Spilling his infinite light across sky and grass … Continue reading →

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Light Seed

Posted on October 11, 2013 by greenmackenzie

A seed of light Birthed from tender petals Released into the world. Eternal recreation, Innocence and fresh hope, All at the mercy of the worlds sharp claws. Yet its beauty saves the tiny seed. It catches our breath Holds us … Continue reading →

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Autumn begins

Posted on October 9, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Summers soft farewell. Trees sigh in golden blue light. Veils edges tarnish.

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Late Summer Flowers

Posted on October 2, 2013 by greenmackenzie

White lashed golden eyes Open thirst driven into ceaseless light Earth turns, flower strains.

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Magpie Hoard

Posted on September 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Paused in suspended earth sky space , Magpie hoarded treasures long to tumble, From the void, returning into life’s wild breath.

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Roslin Waters

Posted on August 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Black waters of forgetfulness Whipped to cream in rocky pools Echoing with ancient tales of the grail. Shrouded in coats of moss Water carved rocks rest eternally Under the hushed gaze of a seer. Past reflections offering answers From the … Continue reading →

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On Being Open

Posted on August 20, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Petals flung open exposing heart and bones Careless shadows flung into plain sight Arteries dark secrets illuminated For those who are looking Her whole truth is visible Its shameful flaws bated traps Breathlessly holding her skirts ready But nobody runs … Continue reading →

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Ovine Delights

Posted on August 13, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This post is composed for David and Joanna, over at Pairidox Farm. They have been asking for some ovine shots from around Scotland, and so here is a collection from this past year. These first photos are from Loch Carron … Continue reading →

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Otherworldly Grass

Posted on August 11, 2013 by greenmackenzie

In the eternal world of the dead Sun shines upwards from beneath the perfect feet of heroes. Grass ripened peacefully for millennia under dark skies Pauses unchanging in this breathless land. The storm of life blows through Throwing seeds tumbling … Continue reading →