A Walk Amongst The Fairies

poetry

A Walk Amongst The Fairies

 

I chanced upon the summer forest to find my one and true

I stepped into the forest and left the world behind

She came to me upon a dream, this love of mine,

and beckoned me to come quick

 

This fairy angel, this light of mine did

strike me ever true

I stepped into the forest and did not cast a glance behind

I left all cares to answer her call

This fairy love of mine

 

I travelled through the dark forest upon a path of whispers

The very air seemed to dance with her voice and thrill

me to my soul

This fairy girl, this love of mine was drawing me to her

arms

 

She guided me through the forest well, my

eyes stayed straight and bright

She was the one I had always known

She would set my soul afire

 

I came upon a glade and found a pond within

I walked up to it with my heart beating faster

There was a knowledge within my soul that told me all

my fairy love was here

 

I looked into the pond with hope and found my reflection

staring back at me

I looked in wonder as I saw her truly

My fairy love was here

 

My hand reached into the pond as I saw her

reach for me

As I touched the pond I felt her hand touch mine

Such wonders did pour forth from me like

endless colors of a rainbow

 

I drew her from the pond and held her close

This fairy love of mine

The light did shine ever brighter and

I knew our love would entwine

 

She leaned ever closer and kissed me soft

with a whisper of love and a whisper of need

I pledged myself to her

Her eyes shined brighter and a tear did fall

 

With a tremblng hand I wiped it away and

said I was here to stay

Her face did light up with an inner joy

That sent me floating in the heavens

 

With a joyous cry she let loose a song

and it was answer a hundred fold

To my wonder and amazement fairies appeared

from the thin air and did a dance of joy

 

My fairy love did take my hand

and took me amongst the fairies

I did share in the joy being uplifted by

a song of love

 

I knew I was home

I knew it was meant to be

I was with my fairy love

I was with my fairy love

Author's Note

All reviews are welcome.

Reviews

[Lyra H]

Beautifully described...

[Christine]

Well written, I liked this very much, you have a talent for imagery. Congrats on the award!
~Christine :-)

[Christopher 'Windstorm'..]

well done, you images are clear and the flow is beautiful.

[Beth]

I appreciate the voice in this piece. It sounds old and traditional - I especially like the very last stanza - how you repeat "I was with my fairy love.... I was with my fairy love". This just creates a sense of strength and reinforced bliss.

Despite the obvious 'happy ending', I find this piece also tinged with darkness more than a little bit. For how has he managed to be with his fairy love unless he has sacrificed his life to be with her? Also, there is the thought... as he looked into the pond and saw her face - does he truly see her, or does he see something in himself that he loves? In this case, the repeating end stanza could also be an exercise in futility and despair.

I love the ambiguity - excellent!

[Jessica Benfield]

wow... this is truly wonderous... its so sweet and romantic, and holds a certain feel to it - the way you word things in this poem... outstanding. i loved the ending, it ju7st makes you want to cry tears of joy for the narrator and fairy. it brings out the emotion in you - the very definition of a great poem. amazing write!
smiles,
jess

[Nely Amorim]

I have to admit, you claim you're not a poet but you were born to it babe, this is so lovely and whimsical that I was entranced reading it. I see sides to you that I sensed were there and they draw me to you forever. Love your words, love you xxxx

[Samuel Dickens]

This faerie love sounds pretty special to me. I sometimes dream of beautiful faeries, but always wake up when we're about to kiss. But Albert, you've let one catch you---lucky guy! The poem took me on a dreamy romp through an enchanted forest---thanks for the tour!