Out beyond the Jewelled sky
there, where only dreams can fly
Far beyond the Milky Way
where the rainbows go to play
is the land, where Fairies dwell
Here where fairy tales are born
where the sacred oath is sworn
To do only pleasant things
is how a fairy earns her wings
Here was born, the Fairy Nell
Nell was not like all the rest
she with mischief had been blessed
While others did what should be done
Nell would always look for fun
in the land, where Fairies dwell
It usually happened in the spring
when Flower Fairies did their thing
Little Nell would cause a frown
by planting tulips upside down
in the land, where Fairies dwell
Or when a baby tooth fell out
and no Tooth Fairy was about
Nell sneaked in, and with her thumb
shoved the tooth back in the gum
In the land, where Fairies dwell
But most of all she loved to see
her friends upon a Christmas tree
That’s when she puts in double shifts
changing labels on the gifts
in the land, where Fairies dwell
One day the Queen said that’s enough
I’m sick and tired of all this stuff
And all the trouble that it brings
I’m confiscating Nelly’s wings
but this didn't bother Nell
For now across the land she roams
accompanied by Elves and Gnomes
Taking pleasure from the nights
by playing trick with Imps and Sprites
upon the land where Fairies dwell
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Author notes
Written November 2nd, 2005
A contest entry
- Back to fairy tales III by Sonja.
300 points, ended November 14, 2005, 2 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - TEN THOUSAND POINTS OF RHYME! (now 12,000) - Part 2 Children's by cricketjeff.
1000 points, ended December 12, 2007, 19 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Many congratulations on your HM in our contest, a worthy winner.
Please join in the remainder of the contests in our Rhyming Extravaganza.
Again congratulations, Sue and Jeff
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Ohhhh tis is very very cute Good luck in this contest and congratulations on the gold trophy you have won already
Cara
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I loved this story
of sweet lil' Nell
getting into trouble
she did so well
A cute write indeed!
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I think she hovers over my house every night as I find things in the most perculiar places.Or is it my age????? Fun poem, Ros
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what a mess
this was a cute little story
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BEAUTIFUL
WOW! I could have said all of the great comments made in this piece but its gonna be too long, hehehe.
So I'll just say I enjoy the mystical read and I'll join the icons above... Clap clap clap clap! This is definitely gonna be in my books. 'marked marked marked'
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I know what you mean Mark the bottom of my garden is full of stuffy fairies. Nell is a breath of fresh air to me also.
Who in their right mind could take being a fairy serious?
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Yay! Nell is my kind of faerie. There's nothing worse than a stuffy faerie that takes their job too seriously. lol Great story.
Mark
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thank you Sonja for your comments,and for staging this contest for it was that which planted the seed for this one.It was a joy to write so i am pleased that it has been received so well.
I kind of taken a little shine to Little Nell and I can see her moving on from here, as i have ideas for her, to continue her little games. Thank you for taking time to comment I appreciate it -
Thank you Linda I missed replying to the right away It may not have appeared on my screen Thank you so much for your comments,It is always nice to know just what the reader thinks about ones work and it is through comments like your that we can gage how we are doing Thank you so much for reading and commenting
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This just a perfect flowing words makes this beautifull fairy tale to be like Jewel in the sky. Rhyme and rhytm are perfect. It also could be lyrics without any change. It is nice that you gave your fairy so sweet name. Nice graphic.Good luck.
~Sonja~
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this is so sweet,what it would be like in a childs mild..walking through this poem ,you ould did this and it is very easy for a child to understand..thank you for sharing this with us.. Linda
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Thank you Sweet so pleased that you enjoyed this one. I have it in mind to send her off on another adventure.as I am quite taken with her. Thank you so much for commenting
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Excellent!
Another excellent write. I think my daughter will enjoy reading this one. You have a vivid imagination. I love poems that tell a story! -
Thank you Raspberry you are a dear friend and i count you comments as an honour to receive, thank you so much
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WOw. Legend.. this s soo lovely and i'ma great lover of fantasy and rhyme.. u can very well see.. how this poem was feasting me. Great poem and sooo inspiring. I see the winner here
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Thank you Queen you can bet Our Nell has put in an appearance at your place,once you read the poem you open the door ,sorry i should have mentioned that to the readers.thank you so much for your comments they are appreciated
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Thank you Miss V i am so pleased that you found this enjoyable It is always nice to hear how other poets feel about ones work Thank you for your comments
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I think Nell has been here at my house, stuff always disappears then comes back. I knew someone was playing tricks on me Good luck in the conest this is so cute
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this is really nice. it brought a WIDE smile to my face
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Thank you so much for your comment and fro taking time to read
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Wonersfully imaginative. A very nice poem!
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My Thanks to you R S for such a wonderful compliment.I have to write in rhyme as it is the only form I am happy with.sometimes it works other times it can fall flat on its face.I am so pleased that you enjoyed this piece, I do try my best to make my work easy to understand as I feel that if you have to try delving to deep to get the meaning of a work it can distract from the pleasure of reading.
Not only that I live in a child's world where fun is the only way to live .Thank you so much for your most welcome comments -
humorous and full of thought for me.
I enjoyed the picture and I kept scrolling back to it while I read the poem the first time.
I am impressed once again. Your strucure and rhyme are art in themselves, but how you think of those wonderful things for Nell to do, amazes me. You took me on a trip down childhood lane as you spoke in the language children understand and you told of naughty things which seemed so full of daring and magic to make them acceptable. Wonderful work.
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Thank you so much Pam I have to admit that I am smitten with her, and who knows she may yet find a place where she can grow.
It seem a Little naughty to create her then destroy her. Thank you so much for your comments They are always precious to me thank you -
Bravo! Standing in Applause
I think I simply fell in love with Nell, in the land where fairies dwell.
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Such magical creatures are they not? Wonderful wonderful verse. This simply flowed and captured the audience with heart and soul.
Could this be the beginning of the Adventures of Nell? All penned in verse? Where does she go next with her sprite and gnome friends? What mischief does she do? What lessons does she learn? Does she miss her wings? ooooooh just think of the places your creative mind could take the tales of Nell.
LOVED this to bits my friend. Excellent writing. ~Pam
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Thank you so much Samantha the fact that you read and made a comment is more than enough for me.Every word giving in comment is appreciate by this writer I thank you so much
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Not really much to say on this poem as it needs no comment.
All I shall say is another good write from the Legend.
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Thank you 1 for taking time to read and comment.I have to say I enjoyed writing this one,gave me a chance to use my imagination.and anyway who could not find something nice to write about Fairies.I do this this one is just that little bit more interesting because she has the mischievous streak. Thank you once again for you most welcome comments
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I just adore your work. You always have something great to offer. This piece was just precious. Great job and good luck1
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Thank you Bleeding for taking time to read and comment It is most appreciated
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haha, cute...
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Thank you Debbie,for taking time to read and comment.it means a lot to me that you do so Thank you
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Thank you James,I guess now she is going to get blamed for everything that goes off.So pleased that you enjoyed her Little trip out.I will have to look at giving her another day out. Thank you for your most welcome comments
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Thank you Jim knowing Nell she could be anywhere and up to anything.So pleased that you enjoyed this little write of mine, I had a wonderful time constructing her.Thank you my friend for your comments as ever you know how welcome they are
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What do you mean might I do get carrots on bushes Isn't that where they grow? Quite a little minx, i may find something else for her to get up to at a later date. I am quite taken with her. Thank you so much for your comments They are appreciated
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Thank you Lacyte You are so right I had a whale of a time kicking this around in my head before i finally got down to putting pen to paper.Even got up at 3.00 in the morning with the final verse.Thank you so much for your wonderful comments
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Very Nice write. Nell doin pranks I always told my folks if I lost a tooth it would be back in my mouth the next morning.
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I think I know this Nell. Does she live on Park Lane?
A wonderfully joyfull and humerous write my friend. You bring smiles to me all the time.
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I hope they are not all like Nell. You may get tomatoes growing under the ground and carrots growing on bushes. ~ Sue
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FANTASTIC!
Oh Legend, what a lovely fairy tale... and I must say I absolutely adore Nell... she is the greatest fairy ever!!! She would be a great friend or partner in crime to my own fairy, Chrissie, that I have an ongoing series of short stories about. Beautiful rhythm and rhyme, as usual. This was such a pleasure to read, not only once. I could sense just how much you enjoyed writing this, it shines from every word and line and verse. Bravo!
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Thank you Meena you know how much of a pleasure it is for me to receive your comments.I am so pleased that you found this one to your liking I enjoyed writing this one,Being able to let ones mind wander where it wants, is a great feeling Thank you once more for your welcome comments
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Thank you Sweet for taking time to read and comment I really do appreciate your doing so Thank you
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Haha..definately a joy to read this. Thank you for sharing this adorable write with us. I guess you already know what a great writer you are and an inspiration to me! Once again good luck in the contest...take care~
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This is a sweet and beautiful story in poem form. I really enjoyed the read. Keep up the awesome poetry!!!
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Thank you Anna Me mischief I don't know what gave you that idea, (Hee Hee me thinks she knows me to well)It is nice to mess around with little tales like this .A little humour always brightens the day for the writer as well as the reader Thank you so much for commenting
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Thank you Sue I do try to included minority groups in my work.
(joking) I do have a group of them living at the bottom of my garden that is where I got the idea from Thank you so much for your comments -
This was so funny, to see the child in you coming out. Although this fairy's name was Nell, I think she could be you when you were young. At least I think you were a little boy full of mischief too. I can see you putting the tulip bulbs in up side down or changing the labels on the Christmas gifts. Lol. I had again a good smile Legend. Thanks! Anna.
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You even write great poems about fairies...unbelievable! This is just wonderful. I love the idea of a mischievous fairy...it's so cute. Another gold winner for sure! ~ Sue
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Von I think I can see where you were heading with that little rhyme Naughty Naughty.Thank you for stopping by to read and comments.Always pleased to hear your thoughts .Thank you so much
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Fairy Fairy on the wall
Ain't you got no.......... oops wrong poem!
This is really sweet, especially shoving the tooth back in - what a skinflint, either that or she had left her change purse back where the fairies dwell.
This is just delightful.
Very enjoyable
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Thank you Merrigan for your comments I have to admit to enjoying the time I spent writing this one, It is so nice to wander off into a world of fantasy.Perhaps I'm still a child at heart.So pleased that you enjoyed this little tale Thank You
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WONDERFUL
My dear legend. This is so cute. I love it, really I do. It reminds me of Lacyte's "modern Fairy" stories. Always gives me a chuckle. Keep it up, you did brilliantly as usual
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