Their mistress glides in regally
in gown of hues all glimmery.
She smiles to all and nods her head
and checks off ones who’ve stayed in bed
then starts her talk more cheerily…
We’re gathered here to learn new things
a charming spell for first yearlings,
some toadstool rings and feathered caps
that’s all before you take your naps,
you’ll even learn to fashion wings.
We have the cobwebs you will need
and corn silk strands to bind the weave.
Who’ll be the first to try indeed,
while others look on carefully?
Well; gather round and we’ll proceed.
Oh pick me mistress please pick me
I want to fashion wings and flee!
To stay a pixie 'pon the ground
where briars catch and cause my frown
is not a place I care to be--
Oh pick me mistress please pick me!
Oh pick me mistress please pick me
a charming spell my hands will free
from heavy books and all that stuff
that fall from grasp and cause a huff!
Yes that’s the one to learn I see--
Oh pick me mistress please pick me!
Oh pick me mistress please pick me
I’ve need of feathered caps you see,
my little head’s a billiard ball
that shines its pink through mist and all!
So help me now and hear my plea--
Oh pick me mistress please pick me!
And so with that she picks the hands
of three who spoke of their demands,
then leads them swiftly to the front
before more voices raise their want--
More quiet now her look commands.
They worked so hard till morning’s end,
had grins of glee at noontime’s bend--
That’s when they laid their pallets down,
when eyes were closed and no more sound
was heard within the magic glen.
They’d practiced in their dreams and now
there’s not a one, can’t tell you how
to fashion wings from dust cobwebs
or charm at notion from their head--
And one at least walks merrily
unnoticed by the owls in trees.
Companion piece to *Who can tell* by *Legend*
Author notes
Dear Legend, thank you for this inspiration, without you it would not have been written!
Written April 4th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- FAIRY LAND by SilentWolf2012.
450 points, ended November 20, 2006, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Rhyme and Flow part 2 Children's - 50,000 points series by cricketjeff.
4000 points, ended June 3, 2008, 39 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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Thank you for your entry in our contest, while this originally made the finalist list, we found that the rhyme scheme was little erratic and we have had to demote it.
Please join us in future contests in the series...Sue and Jeff
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Hi Rowan it has been awhile, I'm glad you popped in and enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind thoughts, I truly appreciate it
blessings
Sandi
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Hi Myra, thank you for your kind thoughts, I truly appreciate it
blessings Sandi
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This is such a magical piece, I don't go in for faeries and pixies, etc., but this was fresh, and delightful to read! I'd forgotten what a lovely voice you have.
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A lovely faerie tale with the passionate plea Oh pick me mistress please pick me an eye-catcher ...
Love
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Excellent fantasy...
Darling Sandi
I have always liked your writing style. I liked the context of faerie school in fantasy and the overall effect was whimsical and light. Smoosh
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A delightfully penned piece filled with such vibrant imagery. This made me smile a lot. Thanks for entering and good luck
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Quite a [poem forgive the small comment in some pain nice poem enjoye dit alot
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I am kind of a newbie, so can you explain how to get pictures above poems? That would really be fascinating.
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Sandi It is under consideration
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Dear Legend, I can't thank you enough for your wonderful thoughts and inspiration on this It would be fun to see if we could take them further, nudge, nudge
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wtchrpr...4.5
You've done a wonderful write Sandi. All the pictures just pop!
The way you've let the little pixies interact with you during the write is very sweet. It's so good to see you post. Your poems are always a joy to read. -
Brilliant
Sandi what a truly marvelous piece.I have to say that this piece was well worth the wait, and the time took to complete.
Some poets would rush though just to get a piece finished .
That you took your time, and only posted when you were content shows, just how all poets should consider their work
Thank you so very much for the link to my work ( you must let me know how to do that so I can link on from mine)
Thank you also for crediting me with inspiring this piece.Oh how i wish this one was mine. But who knows It may inspire me to continue with this thread.
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Without the depiction, the image made, there is a lot of transparency in this piece. And ghostly were these words prominently proud. Lovely piece.
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I really enjoyed this, it takes me to another place and is very, very pretty! Reminds me of the faerie posters I have covered my walls in!
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thumbs way up:)
So lovely, the imagery was amazing, and you left no detail to chance. The structure was strong and supportive throughout. Thought pattern in perfect harmony. You are very talented, and have a wonderful imagination. I would take a ride of the mind with you anytime Sincerely, crjem1991
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I did but only reference I found was to the french novelist Marie Henri Beyle? I've never read any of her work though so not sure your reference. Thank you for taking the time to read my work and for leaving your thoughts behind, I truly appreciate it and am pleased to know I took you on a journey through the looking glass so to speak, thank you!
Blessings, Sandi -
Oh. You just made my day. This is delightful. I am smiling from ear to ear. Please write more like this. This is the best thing I have read in quite some time.
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Talk about stendahl syndrome (look it up), your words in this really ascentuated the picture and it was so elemental of fairies and midsummer that i felt i was in the picture myself for a while.
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Radiant
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Wow, i love this so much, its amazing. I love it like to death! Its so beautiful and peaceful, and you just describe everything so wonderfully!!!
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really beautilful. and a lively picture. i really enjoyed this poem. pixie hugs
smooooooooosh
jess -
ahhh, but if I told the secrets of the fae, they wouldn't be secret anymore!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my work and for leaving your great thoughts behind, I truly appreciate it!
Many blessings Sandi
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Hi, such a lovely poem, great story line, refreshing like the spring air that is wafting into my room right now, I loved this write,all the best, a big hug Di
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This is so cutie! The whole poem was elegant and it flowed graceful from the begining to the end. I loved the picture you used. It was percufet. I loved the time you did "Pick Me Mistress." That was extremly crafty of you to do that. I also liked how at the end you keep the secrets, even though I wish I knew them, it just made the poem mysterious.
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Hiya Margaret thank you so much for your sweet thoughts on this one it's been almost a month in the making ever since I had my last contest. Legend really inspired me right on the spot of reading his! hehehe
love and blessings Sandi
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Dear Sandi, what a charming poem this is. Your rhyme and meter are lovely, and the story of the faeries' first lessons is delightful. I can't keep from thinking of Titania and her entourage.
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