Within a forest spritely skipping
A figure was deftly slipping
Through the rough coats of trees
Ancient and wise one could see.
I was listening to the calls of birds
And wishing a wish so absurd
That I could make all those sounds
When something went plop on the ground!
I gasped and gazed a little fazed up and up
To see an owl with a golden cup!
“Hoo! Who are you?” he said proudly
And I am afraid I answered rather loudly
While casting my voice to that place so high
“MIKE” I cried to that bird on a perch in the sky.
The owl scowled and hooted in disdain
Its face scrunched in a look of pain
“No need to shout!” he said while scooting about
To my hum and sigh and miniature pout.
“What was it you wished just a moment ago”
That owl then called, while plucking feathers of snow.
“Oh!” I cried in surprise “to be able to make bird calls”
I replied while rather shy to that figure in tree so tall.
“Well then, pick up that whistle at your feet
And listen to it when you blow and you may find a treat”
The owl called down to the ground before flying off.
I picked up the whistle and noted it was made of gold
Idly wondering the price if it were to be sold
For I was rather poor it is most definitely true
But I decided to try it and with a single breath I blew.
To hear the most amazing and thrilling sound of trilling
Its pitch so perfect and wondrous it was almost chilling
I gasped and scarcely believing my simple human ears
I blew it again to a new bird call, relieving my fears!
I gaped and danced so happy and feeling bright
Blowing and blowing under the green tinted light.
I resolved to never sell it, no matter that I am poor
For this wonderful gift I would never ignore.
Suddenly I heard a bright youthful voice singing
“Is that a golden whistle you have, my ears are ringing”
Yes, I muttered while looking at what could only be a fairy
Its wings fluttering and flittering holding a basket full of berries.
“Give it to me” she demanded with a glare so dark
“No” I replied, with apprehension in my heart sparked
She dropped the basket and pulled out a wand of magic
I turned to run but too slow, it was tragic!
I got flung into a tree but didn’t let go
Of the whistle I’d been given by the owl of snow.
She fluttered toward me and yanked out a tooth!
It was a tooth fairy, for shame and forsooth!
I yelled in pain and flung my arms waving and wide
To keep the demon fairy from the whistle held at my side.
She rushed towards me, her figure bright and flaring
And I knew she planned to steal it and never to be sharing
So I popped the whistle in my mouth and closed my eyes
Clapping my hands on the fairy, much to her surprise.
A resounding SQUISH made me cringe in fright
I scarcely wanted to see the horrible sight!
But I opened them to see nothing but fairy dust
Fluttering to the ground, ended for her lust
But from the pile of glittering sand came a CHING!
Followed by more till the sounds did ring
Coins were popping from the corpse of the creature
It seems I wouldn’t be poor anymore, and boy did I teach her!
Author notes
A - m u s e - i n - w r i t e r
Lol, it is a shame that I didn't know about this sooner, I just posted one of my weirdest and longest ones onto AP, so it would be classified as a prewrite, although it is not in any competition, sighs. Oh well, I am creating another weird and wacky piece. A massive rhyme that I hope will tickle you pink.
Hope you liked it Caitlynn 
a rhyme and long, lol.
A contest entry
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I Love This..
If I had made a fantasy contest, this probably would have won gold. It WAS funny, and qwirky, but that was overshadowed by the fact that it's AWESOME!!! I so dug that final image.I' gonna send you a link to a long quirky poem of mine called "The Pixie Queen's Trick". Mine is very similar to yours in some points. Thanks for entering!!!
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what a lovely
picture you paint with your words and the rhyme and rhythm are perfect....thank you for sharing this with us!
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oh! looky here!!! this was such a wonderful write! such imagery hun! you really wrote something that I believe might be your best yet!
bravo you! best of luck in the contest hun!
Angel
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Very Good
The poem uses unusual and imaginative subject matter to make a statement and is clever in its use. The rhythm and story line are perfect and flow with a feel good beat. You paint a picture with words that bring your memories alive in the reader’s mind, and we too can appreciate your world filled with imagination. I sense happiness when I read this ...it has a life energy that moves me emotionally.
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I absolutely love it!!! This is incredible. The rhyme is great and the story is fantastic. You are such a skilled writer. Very, very, very impressive. I didn't expect the end and loved it even more for that fact. Thanks so much for entering and good luck!!!
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You already know how much I adore this piece! I think it is great! I love the images you create here! Great job!
Best of luck in this contest!
and love
Nyetta
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