Eagles and orchids
They said, oh no, you’ll find it far too cold
And there are midges, midges everywhere.
Then they said, you’ll find it too far away
Anyway, don't you think you’re far too old?
So be sensible and don’t go up there.
But today after two weeks and a day…
The weather is pure Andalucian
And look! There! Eagles circling high above
The kind mountain monsters surrounding us
While pale orchids garland-down the garden
Swallows circle about a Collared dove
And gossip, gossip round our Highland house.
© RM Meyer
Braeintra July 20th 2021