Tag Archives: poem

Swan Girl

Posted on February 24, 2016 by greenmackenzie

Feathers edged her dreams Wove her world of golden threads Despite life’s cruel pain The statue ‘swan girl’ sits in a small park in front of Dunbar swimming pool in East Lothian, Scotland. Resting on and perhaps guarding what … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, mythology, poem, Uncategorized | Tagged art, dreams, fairytales, Haiku, history, magic, mythic, poem, scotland, statue | 33 Comments

Winters Blood

Posted on January 8, 2016 by greenmackenzie

Stillness in the end A sweep of golden pink flows From bleeding stone hearts

Posted in mindfulness, nature photo, poem | Tagged change, Haiku, mindfulness, mountains, nature, photography, poem, relaxation, scotland, sunset, water, winter | 52 Comments

Blossom Skirts

Posted on July 7, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Fairies underskirts Springs rich froth of soft beauty Falls each day aching Snow petals tumble Swirling fleeting beauty past Into strong green growth.

Posted in change, nature photo, poem | Tagged beauty, blossom, fairies, flowers, Haiku, magic, mindfulness, photography, poem, summer | 39 Comments

Eerie remnants

Posted on November 2, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Tucked against an ancient stone wall, in the crumbling city of the dead, he looms through time. Countless centuries of bones lie white beneath the cold earth, and yet still he stands. Edinburgh’s great and good, reduced to memories of … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos, poem, weekly photo challenge | Tagged cemetary, death, Edinburgh, ghosts, Greyfriars, photography, poem, postaday, spooky | 22 Comments

Late Summer Flowers

Posted on October 2, 2013 by greenmackenzie

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

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged Autumn, change, elemental, flowers, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, photography, poem | 16 Comments

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 →

Posted in ancient sites, elemental, history, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged elemental, history, mythology, nature, photography, poem, poetry, Roslin, spiritual, waterfall | 39 Comments

Bridges to the Unknown

Posted on February 24, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The Bridge Walk with me, onto the bridge If you dare. Leave the firm ground of your knowing, built methodically and carefully over your lifetime Leave the certainty of your soul pressed into the earth through your feet Leave everything … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, photos, poem | Tagged bridges, change, life, mindfulness, musings, philosophy, photography, poem, spiritual | 69 Comments

Here comes the Sun…..we hope

Posted on December 27, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Well the weather has been so miserable here in Scotland for the past week, that I don’t think we have even seen a glimmer of sunlight. It’s not that it’s been raining all the time, but that the sky is … Continue reading →

Posted in celtic prayer, photos, spiritual | Tagged light, midwinter, musings, nature, photography, poem, scotland, walk, winter solstice | 4 Comments

Couples: Mute Love

Posted on October 22, 2012 by greenmackenzie

This was taken in response to the Travel Photo Challenge: Couples This pair of swans looked so in love that I couldn’t resist snapping them. At one point their two necks formed a love heart, but it was past in … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Edinburgh, love, mute swans, myth, nature, photo, photography, poem, poetry, postaday, scotland, spiritual, swan song, swans, travel | 11 Comments

Wild Goose Chase, a Cautionary Tale

Posted on October 9, 2012 by greenmackenzie

The geese flew over this morning, honking their way South across a crystal blue sky. On the ground, plants were laced with frost, shimmering in the early morning light. The air was filled with the familiar and intimate sound of … Continue reading →