Finding the Way
by Stormie McLeod
Bridie McIntyre lives in Stromness, the Orkneys. She sees tall ships leaving for exotic locations and she would like nothing better than to have that life of adventure but girls like her marry, remain behind. She is tempted to give up her dream by the attentions of a Norwegian ships’ chandler, Oddgar. How will she reconcile her attraction to Oddgar and keep her dream alive?a poem, a tribute to all the teachers. a ray of hope in our lives and improving us everyday, their sacrifice, patience and passion has been ever immense.