QUEEN OF THE FOREST

That spark of curiosity..

Leaves rustling beneath my bare feet,
as my velvet blue cape trailed behind me.
The long-lived trees now turned golden, 
bowed before their queen.

The inhabitants of the sacred forest
 watched in quiet anticipation.
As the strong wind cleared the path,
bringing about the steps carved by nature.

Gracefully I stepped on the ancient stairs,
just like my ancestors did.
I looked up at the enchanting door.
Gently stroking the strong hardwood,

I placed my hands on the intricate carved handle.
Holding my breath I pushed it open to a bright light,
not hearing the echoing gasps of the spectators,
And entered the realm of everlasting magic..

Author's Note

I hope you liked it!

Reviews

[ElizaB]

I really enjoyed this, so thank you for entering.

Your depiction of the queen is so powerful, everything trails behind and all must answer to her. The use of imagery, enjambment and descriptions are very clear and well chosen.

I must admit I started reading through yours in the beginning and made the decision to stop and leave yours until last because I wanted to feel every word you had written and give yours (as well as all my other entrees) the chance to speak to me, and your work really did.

[Tazeen Ahmed]

extraordinary imagination and god gifted talent of expressing things so brightly...
"Leaves rustling beneath my bare feet,
as my velvet blue cape trailed behind me.
The long-lived trees now turned golden,
bowed before their queen."

[Farhan Shaikh]

It coerced me to imagine..very good fantasy work😉..applauses for you😊

[barleygirl]

This is beautifully & vividly written to show some imaginary forest frolic, using so many excellent details to convey the feeling & the mood of the journey. But on another level, this message could also be an invitation for any of us to take a journey into the forest of our own imaginations, our own longing, our own sense of spontaneity. This is an invitation to live life with gusto & imagination. The imagination is there like an enchanting kingdom waiting to crown us QUEEN of our own realm of knowing! (((HUGS)))

[Najam Us Saher]

I could imagine the scenario through your words. Amazing. Perfect work of fantasy fiction.

[Dr. Wood ?]

I liked it, I don't think you need the word previous to describe ancestors but it was quite a magical ride

[Red Rose]

Oh you are right! I didn't realize it..
Thank you!