Forgotten lore of a maiden most fair
Aloof in the forest's dark & eerie light,
Iron most cold a protective charm to wear
Running water and bells is also their blight,
Young men and women made to dance at revels
Lack of rest is thusly blamed on these fairy devils,
Inside out should your clothes most certainly be worn
Guards against a changeling replacing instead a newborn,
Haunts, hills, & fairy forts of these do please beware
Tangle your hair to Elf-locks while you're sleeping unaware!
Author notes
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Prompt: Picture
-Art Credits: "fairylight" Artist Unknown
... to understand this poem better see fairy lore at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt - Over Night by poetryality.
875 points, ended March 12, 2008, 12 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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This is simply beautiful
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Not only do you capture the reader
with fantasy and aluring form,
you slip in advice regarding
the inside-out clothing,
be we ever faced with
the baby-replacing
"fairy devils."
Enchanting!
Aesthete
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Quite an intriguing take on the given image prompt. You weave such a captivating sort of spell into thought. Very clever interpretation, painting a unique expression. Great write!!!
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This is truly a penning to be recognized for it masterful poetic value. The imagery is superb as well as the rhyming scheme and sweet flowing rhythm. You have done a great job here my friend.
♥ Touchof1der
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Great stuff!!!
Really paints a picture in the mind of the reader.
Great descriptive narrative, flow & rhythm...
Bravo!
Well done!!!
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I am truly impressed with your rhyming acrostic form here poet. Excellent imagery, and use of terms that those who fancy faerie, fairy, fae, elf, elfin, nymph...poetry can relate to and enjoy. A very magical work. I did not follow the link but I surely will once I'm done judging the contest. Thank you for this entry and I wish you the best in the Comp.
Much Love & Light ♥
Renee
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VERY ENCHANTING
GREAT POEM
**KAT
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