There's a Shangri-La, not too far, just up the hill
Beyond that curve, where the beguiled green fields are..
Drenched with tranquil, emerald carpet spread below..
The mist is seen, veiling the sight of the bejewelled green..
I see some folks passing that way
Have the Cassiopeian stars come down to play??
Are they, the fairies taking a stroll
Or the good old dwarfs on patrol?
The muses nine, come here to stay
Some mermaids pause, to rest awhile..
These, I've heard the old maiden say..
Yes there's one at Shangri-La, with hairs all grey
She looks like a witch but with a heart of gold,
She has been there since time unknown
And has seen the eras change..
With not a friend nor foe, she lives alone
Those trees and leaves, she calls her own;
They say, she counts the stars at night,
And weaves a carpet by daylight..
None has seen that carpet though..
It's said she knows the fairies all
And constellations come down at her call..
She tells the tales of distant lands
Of sailor's woe and the flower girl's beau,
She seems to know them all
They visit her once, every fall;
Lovers escape to come here and dance..
She says, not one can miss her glance.
On full moon nights, she hums a tune
Haunting the land with echoes in the air..
To which, the tides too rise higher, they say
Ssshh.. can you hear the rustles there??
Author notes
Image credit: __oich__e_mahrnaay___by_night_fate
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt. by Angelflower.
900 points, ended November 7, 2008, 16 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Hood Wink!
Majestic beauty, the only two words I can think of when I finish this beautiful poem
Gorgeous from beginning to end, this is a delight to read
♥
Stay safe
~Manda
(Apologies for late Hood-Wink!)
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100th Hoodwink~
Oh My this is a Beauty of a verse- Love how You take the reader to this magical place~
all the stresses of Life left behind~ Your words a carpet of euphoria Love this!
Congratulations on Your HM!
*throws confetti*
Woot~
Also You have been Hoodwinked by The Poetic Bandits
Sorry I am late~
Thank You for sharing Your Talent and Spirit~
Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
Best wishes too
with much love & light~ Desire~*~
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100th Hood-Wink!
This is a beautifully magical write I really like the characterisation that you have crafted in so few words, and the flow and rhythm is wonderful! This was a joy to read- congratulations on the HM
Keep writing
Pol
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Hood-wink
Interesting tale. I would not think a witch would be in Shangri-la.
This sort of made me think of Christine Rosetti's "Goblin Market." Something about the style of writing I suppose.
Not sure how you could mistake a dwarf for a fairy or vise verse though.
Keep writing.
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raspberry as ever you weave magic with your words Drawing the readers into the wonderland you create Excellent a joy to read
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Aww this was really nice. I really love the imagery here, and pace of it. You did such a wonderful job for the prompt. Thank you very much for sharing. Best of luck in the contest.
Angel
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