Song of the Selkie
Legend of the mythical, Scottish Selkie.21 total reviews
Comment from w.j.debi
This is a different take on the Selkie legend than I've seen before. I've seen several stories of the female Selkie coming to land and shedding her skin and hiding it. A human man falls in love with her and steals the skin so she cannot return to her seal form. Sometimes he relents and gives it back he loves her so much; sometimes she finds it and leaves. She never can shake the allure of the sea and stay.
Now you show a male Selkie tempting a female human to join him in the sea and she loves it and stays. I like your take on the legend. It seems more romantic when the partners are willing.
Nice end rhyming. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2020
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This is a different take on the Selkie legend than I've seen before. I've seen several stories of the female Selkie coming to land and shedding her skin and hiding it. A human man falls in love with her and steals the skin so she cannot return to her seal form. Sometimes he relents and gives it back he loves her so much; sometimes she finds it and leaves. She never can shake the allure of the sea and stay.
Now you show a male Selkie tempting a female human to join him in the sea and she loves it and stays. I like your take on the legend. It seems more romantic when the partners are willing.
Nice end rhyming. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2020
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Thanks so much for reading. What you read originally was made into a film. I had to write a different take on her becoming a Selkie. Glad you enjoyed. I love myths and legends. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Aussie
Thank you for sharing your excellent rhyming poem about the legend about a seal named Selkie. Best to you in the contest.
Gert
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2020
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Hello Aussie
Thank you for sharing your excellent rhyming poem about the legend about a seal named Selkie. Best to you in the contest.
Gert
Comment Written 18-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2020
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Hello Gert, Thank you for reading and enjoying. I love myths and legends - Selkie means seal in gaelic. Blessings, Kay.
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You are welcome Aussie (Kay)
Gert
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I love this unusual and mythical write filled with mystery and magic and a story I have not heard before and you delivered it with great finesse, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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I love this unusual and mythical write filled with mystery and magic and a story I have not heard before and you delivered it with great finesse, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 18-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Hello my friend Dolly, Yes, many mystical tales in the Scottish Isles. I am so happy you enjoyed the story/poem. Love, Kay.
Comment from samandlancelot
Aussie,
This is fascinating story with a happy ending. I like your dialect, and 'lassie' added a nice feel to your story.
My only suggestion: You begin your poem with two words ending in ly. I think your beginning would be stronger if you changed one of them. Perhaps swimming silently.
Patricia
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Aussie,
This is fascinating story with a happy ending. I like your dialect, and 'lassie' added a nice feel to your story.
My only suggestion: You begin your poem with two words ending in ly. I think your beginning would be stronger if you changed one of them. Perhaps swimming silently.
Patricia
Comment Written 18-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Hello strangers! Sir lancelot, I wrote this eons ago, the contest is coming up soon. I thank you for reading friend. Hoots Mon, Kay.
Comment from JLR
Thank you for sharing a wee bit of Scottish folklore in a captivating poetic form. Very well presented in every aspect including the perfect graphic to complement your work.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Thank you for sharing a wee bit of Scottish folklore in a captivating poetic form. Very well presented in every aspect including the perfect graphic to complement your work.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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JLR, Thank you for reading my friend. Glad you enjoyed the legend. Lots of myths and legends around the Scottish Isles. Best wishes, Kay.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very interesting and well written rhyming poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive words and very nice imagery from the art work you chose. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
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This is a very interesting and well written rhyming poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive words and very nice imagery from the art work you chose. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 11-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
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Glad you enjoyed Song of the Selkie (seal) I love Scotland (been there) and all the myths and legends. Love, Kace.
Comment from l.raven
HI Kace, I'm so sorry my wonderful sweet friend
I am out of sixes...I love your story told sweet
angel...he comes on shore to find his bride...sigh...
I'm worried about you...are you ok???...Oh Sweetie Pie..
how is everything going...I love your poem you...
and your picture couldn't be any better...very well
written rhyming poem...love you lots...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2019
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HI Kace, I'm so sorry my wonderful sweet friend
I am out of sixes...I love your story told sweet
angel...he comes on shore to find his bride...sigh...
I'm worried about you...are you ok???...Oh Sweetie Pie..
how is everything going...I love your poem you...
and your picture couldn't be any better...very well
written rhyming poem...love you lots...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 10-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2019
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Hello Lindy Louie, Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed. I'm OK sort of. Bit flat today, funeral this Wednesday. Then it will be over. Love, Kace. XX
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Oh Kace...I'm so sorry...and you sweet girl are so welcome...you know where I'm at if you want to talk...much love...xxoo
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Across the miles with many smiles. I wish you were closer my friend.
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I wish I were closer too...but I'm so glad there are smiles in those miles...sigh...one day at a time...so much love you...xxoo
Comment from Janetsue
This is lovely, Kace. For some reason, I thought Selkies were all female. Thanks for updating me. (I think I thought that because once I watched a movie about a Selkie and it was a she.) I always enjoy learning about different myths and how they got started. I think the Selkie stories are special ones. Hugs, Janet
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2019
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This is lovely, Kace. For some reason, I thought Selkies were all female. Thanks for updating me. (I think I thought that because once I watched a movie about a Selkie and it was a she.) I always enjoy learning about different myths and how they got started. I think the Selkie stories are special ones. Hugs, Janet
Comment Written 10-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2019
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Hi Janet, thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed. I too love myths and legends. Love, Kace.
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You're truly welcome, Kace!! xoxo
Comment from dragonpoet
So both male and female go to land to find a spouse while in human form.
I like this story of love and also the way you try to use Scottish/Irish dialect because that is who believes most in selkies.
I like the abab rhymes.
Good luck and keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2019
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So both male and female go to land to find a spouse while in human form.
I like this story of love and also the way you try to use Scottish/Irish dialect because that is who believes most in selkies.
I like the abab rhymes.
Good luck and keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 10-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2019
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Hello friend, Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed. Blessings, Kace.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
What a fascinating mythical story! You have told it quite well, in an appealing style and with vivid details. I suppose all lands have their legends. The artwork is a good match for the poem.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2019
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What a fascinating mythical story! You have told it quite well, in an appealing style and with vivid details. I suppose all lands have their legends. The artwork is a good match for the poem.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2019
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Hello Janice, Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed. Blessings, Kace.
