Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Kace, I have a problem with people killing animals...

I guess people have to eat...but I don't like it for sport...
my family are big hunters...but they know when I am there...
they'll be no hunting...or I won't stay...

my brother kills deer and hangs their heads all over his house...I told him God gave us the animals to eat...but not to make sport of it...they do eat the meat...but I still think it is wrong...

the Indians prayed over the animals they killed...

I love your story told sweet pie...and love your poem
my sweet friend...very well written you...much love...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021

Americans are gun-happy like some European countries. Reindeers are culled for food in Sweden. I hate sporting shooters. No wonder a lot of our animals are endangered species. The British started it in 1800's with tigers and elephants - sick. Much love you K xx

reply by l.raven on 02-Nov-2021

it truly is awful Kace...I would drive my
mother crazy when I told her...I could kill a human...but not animal...
much love back at ya...xxoo

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

A different topic for the Love poem contest, your love for Scotland and the beautiful Stag. Lovely descriptions of the history and the beauty of Scotland. Nicely done, cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021

Hello Pearl, Have you been to Scotland? It immediately enfolds you, I felt so close to God. Thanks so much for reading. Love, Kay xx

Comment from Liz O'Neill

Excellent

You have used several literary techniques in this poem. Metaphors and allusions are strong.Your juxtaposition will draw the reader in. The ugliness contrasted with beauty. The peace in the midst of violence. Piercing through it all is the graciousness of Nature. There is more, but this is enough for now.Well written

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2021

Hello Liz, I'm not educated in techniques like you. I just write from my heart when the spirit moves me. Thanks so much, K xx

reply by Liz O'Neill on 01-Sep-2021

I was a language arts teacher for 20+ years so that's the only way I know to review. It's as if I'm reading students' writings.
This link has hwlped me most: https://literarydevices.net/figure-of-speech/

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Your words capture the beauty of Scotland and I feel bad for the shooting of these magnificent creatures. Your smooth flow of words creates a scene where the reader feels like she is there. I would like to visit Scotland, it is part of my ancestry.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021

Hello my friend, Thanks for reading. There is no place like the highlands of Scotland. Love it. Blessings, K xx

Comment from Mary Shifman

Excellent

Your poem is beautiful and moving. I remember visiting Scotland and the Glen Coe area. It is a magnificent country even if we didn't see any wildlife. I really like the last stanza, not only because it rhymes so beautifully but it is so true. Great job.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021

Hello Mary, Thanks for reading, there is no place like Scotland. So much history. Blessings, Kay.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Aussie,

I can't blame you. It has always been on my bucket list because it sounds GORGEOUS! Just like these scenes you paint for us with these wild stags claiming their territory. Amazing! Thanks!

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021

Robyn, Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed. Love, Kay xx

Comment from Senyai

Excellent

Hi Aussie,

What a lovely poem about these Scotland deer! I wish people would not include deer in their game animals :( They are stately beautiful animals that we can refrain from eating!

Your lovely penned lines carry an urgent message that my soul carries as well.

Thanks for posting :))
Senyai

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021

Senyai, Thanks so much for reading and glad you enjoyed. Blessings, Kay xx

Comment from Aiona

Excellent

Such a lovely metaphor about the wars in Scotland and England. Only rutting now. LOL! I don't normally care for free verse, but the beauty of the word-feel drew me.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2021

Me neither! I always write rhyming poems but I thought it would be better to go free verse to let the story roll. Thanks so much for reading Aiona. K xx

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your last verse sums it up for me, Aussie. You describe this beautiful place filled with awesome descriptions of nature well. I could see everything you mentioned. Your image choice is beautiful too. Great job with the rhymes, the smooth flow, and the great, but sad message where man intrudes on the beauty.
Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021

Hello Jan, Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed. A mysterious place, desolate but beautiful, just like the animals. Bless you, Kace xx

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Well written, and beautiful reflective - and sad. I do not agree with or like hunting animals for sport or pleasure, and find this aspect of the members of the royal family very disappointing. I hope others take due note as well.
Wendy

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2021

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021

Hello Wendy, Tis a beautiful day here. Big fog this morning. Thanks for reading my friend. Princess Anne once had her own deer park within the castle, just so she could practice her rifle fire. The Royals have a lot to answer for. Have a good day my friend. K xx

reply by Wendy G on 29-Aug-2021

Oh that is dreadful!! It's just plain cruelty to animals, inexcusable.
Lovely day here too, very springlike.
Enjoy!
Wendy

reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021

The Royals think nothing of shooting. It isn't as if they kill for meat. The Queen is the richest woman in the World!