My mother would tell a story, when I was only three,
she would pick me up gently, and sit me on her knee.
The story told of a sweet little fairy, named Emily,
she lived in an English rose garden, with her family.
Now Emily wasn't pretty,, but she had a heart of gold,
she would daydream of finding, her own true love to hold.
She lived across the meadow, from an English country home.
it was said to be empty, except for a mean little gnome.
One day while flying in the meadow, a storm began to brew,
raindrops fell upon her wings, the wind was blowing too.
When the storm was over, she was far away from home,
she had fallen into the arms, of an ugly little gnome.
The gnome was ugly, but she thought he looked hot,
though he was short and chubby, she liked him a lot.
Emily said the sun is setting, it is time for me to go,
Ian said to Emily," there's something you should know.
My name is Ian, and I have always watched you from afar,
I would sneak across the meadow, and wonder who you are.
Whenever you were unhappy, I watched you cry your tears,
you looked so very beautiful, I have loved you for years.
Well, the story has a happy ending, Emily found true love,
on their wedding day a rainbow, streamed down from above.
Emily and Ian are still happy, in the empty country home,
people stare at the children, they never saw flying gnomes
Author notes
Written August 22nd, 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- Favourite storybook Contest. by PoetryPuppy.
300 points, ended October 17, 2006, 8 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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What a beautiful story teller you are! To put such a sweet story in poetry form is very talented indeed.
I wish my children were still little so I could tell them this story at bedtime. Maybe one day (if I ever get some Grandkids) I can tell this story to them.
Congrats on the silver...it's gold to me!
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I love happy endings
The title may be “The Ugly Fairy”, but this is one beautiful story. I was simply spellbound from the very start to see what would happen next. The flow and rhyme were, as always, smooth and unforced. I love happy endings, and the way this story concluded made me very happy. Congratulations on the silver trophy, and thanks for posting this beautiful poem. Your are loved, and blessed with a great talent and it shows.
God bless you Sandy!
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Wonderful Coment
Hello, I am so glad you read this older poem. I had not read it in a while. I remember how much fun I had writing this one. I love happy endings too. Easier to write about in a poem then find in real life.
I so appreciate you stopping by and leaving a great comment!!! . You take care. Sandy 
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another wonderful write Ilove short story in poems! This is wonderful and made me smile at the end just adorable I loved the write and the ending was a delight! Love this line so intesly..
people stare at the children, they never saw flying gnomes
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this one is funny. i liked it when they got married. i want to get married one day but not to a nome though. i have got a toy fairy at my house so i can play games with it and if i ask mummy ot get me a nome i can play a game of this poem too.
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Aww this is so unbelievably adorable, I love it!
Such an innocent storypoem, the wording, the rhyming and rhythm made this an easy read!
Keep on writing!
Annie
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This was a great poem. The story was so pretty and simple, like a childs book. Mabye you should send the poem to an agent, see if you can't become a childs author, you'd be good at it, and the fact that all your stories are in poetry form adds to the charm. I know as a kid I use to love poem storybooks. Anyways, I really liked this poem!
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wow these are great
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This was cute and hilarious!! I love poems that have a story to them. This was a fun one to read. I liked the part at the end about their children being flying gnomes. This was great. I see you wrote this a long time ago, I've been going to different peoples pages to look at their poetry for children. I have kids and I enjoy reading some of them to them. They liked this one.!!
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Thank You!!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. You take care, sandy
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Congratulations on your silver for a most wonderful story
Gaylene
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I love your story thank you, my friend at school is named Emily
, love from Kiarna 
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LOVELY COMMENT !!!!!!!
This is such a wonderful comment you have written. Made me smile. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Take care, Sandy
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LOVELY COMMENT !!!!!!!
AH!!! Thank you so mush for the nice comment. I appreciate you taking the time to read it. Take care, Sandy
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WONDERFUL COMMENT
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. I so appreciate it. Take care, Sandy
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LOVELY COMMENT !!!!!!!
Thanks so much Tommy for the wonderful comment. I am glad you enjoy my poetry. It is very encouraging. Hope you are enjoying the weekend. It is cold here. Take care, Sandy.
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That's so sweet! lol My lord, sounds like that "mean" gnome has quite a heart for ugly fairies! Haha, I think it was cute, great write! -
you always have good stuff that you share,and i'm glad that you do,keep it up.rudolf
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lol...great peom..i have a little sister named emily and see liked it too..good job...
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Aw! This is one of the best happy ending poems I have ever seen on allpoetry! Did your mom really tell you a story like this or do you just have a fantastic imagination? Well either way you did a wonderful job of writing this. The flow is done well and the rhyming sounds pretty too.
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Can not accept it as it is.
Beautiful...I love the story...This is truly a work of art. The biggest problem, however, is that the contest you entered it into has requirements you have yet to fulfill. I'm sorry, but until they are done, I can't judge this for the contest. You've missed two very important rules...please reread the contest and edit this work. I would hate to have to ignore such a beautiful peice in my judging tonight. -
Thank you for your kind words. I am so honored to have you read it to your daughter. I know my grandaughter Ashley, 6 yrs. loved it too.Thank you for the wonderful comments. Take care, Sandy
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this is the most amazing beautiful love story , this is wow i think ill tell it to my child tonight she is gonan love it you are an excellent writter and im honored you not only entered my contest you did it twice you ar esweet and very kind thank you soo much for entering in my life!!
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I'm so glad you liked this poem. I remember how much fun I had writing it. Thank you for the lovely comment. Take care, Sandy
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This is brilliant! Wonderful job, I really enjoyed this, I love your rhymes, they all flow so nicely! Wonderful job Sandygram, you have such wonderful poems!
Purplerose
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Thank you for the sweet comment, I am glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate it Take care, Sandy
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This was my first childrens poem, I'm am quite surprised how so many people like it. It is very encouraging being a new poet. I only have been writing since June. Thank you so much for taking the time to read ans comment on my poem. Take care, Sandy
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This is so good! I loved how you told this story. It was so sweet. Great write! Keep them coming!
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Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and leave such a nice comment. Actually this was my first childrens poem I wrote last week. I really enjoy writing for kids now. Take care, Sandy
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aww this is so sweet! It gave me goosebumps when she was told by the gnome that he loved her for years. Great job and good luck!!
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Thank you for taking the time to comment on my poem The Ugly Fairy. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was fun to write. This is a great contest. Take care, Sandy
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fantastic !
woooooooooooooo this is great it is funny and it really made me smile , welldone , best of luck in the contest , fairy blue !!!!!!!!
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Thanks for the comment Pozo I appreciate it. It was my first attempt at a childens poem. Take care, Sandy
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A sweet fairy tale which I liked a lot, especially how it was woven into a story. Great rhymes- this made me smile Keep writing and thanks for commenting on my story
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great
this is sweat. Poor kids though, im not sure if gnomes were made to fly, probebly would be aqured. LOL!I really likes this story-poem though. keep up the good work!
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Thank you for the lovely comment. This is the first poem I wrote like this. I didn't know how it would end till I got there.I see your a fellow Pa. Take care, Sandy
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Thats soo cute, funny. and sweet at the same time.Thats really adorable. You are also really creative to think something like that. You should become a short story childrens author.
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It didn't seem that funny while I was writing, I just fead it again and really laughed at the end. Now I can't stop picturing these chubby little gnome trying to get off the ground. My cheeks hurt from laughing. I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for the wonderful comment. Take care Sandy
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HAA Man that was a funny ending I like the way you told the story it was beautiful ... a very different write from you but yet as usually exceptionally lovely .... you better keep it up I NEED STUFF TO READ AND YOU ARE ONE OF MY MAIN SUPPLIERS...the dark
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