Orkney Waters

found in the waters of the North Sea

an archipelago of islands of Orkney

full of mysteries and many traditions

from nature to modern technology

in the distance a cruise ship is moored

floating proud above the island

with holiday makers ready to explore

their invasion very close to hand

as the cormorant take to the sky

souring high over land and ocean

viewing the world through keen eyes

elegant beauty in powerful motion

while below, a cold steel cruise liner

remains afloat off in the distance

lucrative tourism for Orkney

wilderness verses human persistence 

(C) Lissie`s Poems 2024

image taken by Martyn Bull 2024