The Fairy Tree

How's about a bit of folklore?

Alone it stood in midst of field
legend goes, since days of yore,
a hawthorne tree, where fairies,
dance in symphony,
according to local folklore

But there came a day, sad to say
the old Squire passed away,
and with his demise,
town council's advise,
the tree must be go, it's in the way

As John DeLorean had factory plans
to build upon the land,
but against such folly, O' by golly
in life, the Squire had fought,
to stall and scupper his master plan

The wheels of industry plundered on
as is oft the case,
and heavy plant, did supplant
the airy fairy's hawthorne tree,
despatched without trace

But what Mr DeLorean didn't know
unlike the Squire himself,
bad luck for life, trouble and strife
to uproot the Fairy's sacred tree,
and so they summoned up a vengeful elf

Who cast a nasty spell upon tycoon and car
their future it went back,
no hurry in Dunmurry, ten years passed
before production, soon bankruptcy
and later arrest for trafficking 'crack'

So, if e'er you come across the hawthorne
be mindful of its aura,
cut yourself a stick, careful, don't get a prick
then please, leave well alone,
for it is sacrosanct and sacred to fauna and flora!

http://www.yourirish.com/folklore/irish-fairy-trees

Author's Note

Take a look at the link to get the full picture..

Reviews

[Mariej]

I have loved fairy stories from childhood and this one is not an exception to the rule. A charming story penned with wit and humour, very visual, it imparts to the reader to respect the fairy fold, not to interfere with them in any way or else, as depicted in the poem, back luck will follow for many years to come. Lovely flow to the poem, smooth and even. I love this poem very much, it is truly delightful, with a moral for the reader too. Thank you for sharing, Tom...

[Tom]

Yes Marie indeed, hard to beat a faiytale and especially one from home soil, thanks my friend!

[Mariej]

I agree 110%, Tom. A good fairytale cannot be beaten especially our Irish ones which are legendary. Wondering if you ever heard 'The Banshee', Tom. I did once, back in 1986, but I can't write about it, I have found no way to describe 'her' singing, well I will call it singing for want of a better word. Most welcome always, dear Tom...

[Tom]

Haven't heard it myself Marie but know well of her legendary, haunting caterwaul shriek at the dead of night, in fact I've a poem somewhere describing the banshee

[Mariej]

Oooohhhh! I will look for the poem later, Tom. I have to read it! Thank you for sharing...

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

DeLorean's curse, Back to the future, and a merry fairy dance around the folkloric hawthorne tree- such an excellent whirling dervish of a poem! Your eloquent language and sprightly cadence and rhyme danced me through the verses, smiling all the way. Don't fool with Mother Nature- especially Hawthorne trees- point well-penned and well-taken! Kudos!

[Tom]

' Don't fool with Mother Nature, yep, that's it my friend, thank you for reading & commenting !

[Neville]

A smashing write Tom, as always. I don't know how you do it, but you do

[Tom]

Thank you Neville...one does try to please! Lol..

[AYVID N]

I love the message here Tom. The creatures of nature are voiceless and helpless before wily humans who don't think twice before uprooting them for their mercenary gains. Read and appreciated the Irish folklore about the curse of the Fairy Trees. A big thanks for sharing....

[Tom]

And big thanks back to you my friend for your astute understanding and always pleasing visit!

[L.Hansen]

Folklore has may great stories and creatures, and can inspire many different aspects of art, especially poetry. The story is absolutely charming, and draws the mind to a place of faeries and wonder.
Really great work

[Tom]

Thank you friend for stopping by and favourable comments!

[Einstein Noodle]

fauna, flora and faeries my good man! ;) nicely told ... i first glanced to see if there was a set rhyming and did not see it but in reading it has a grand story telling rhythm to it and the rhyming stood tall ..i am from the Irish in descent ... i have a faerie tattooed on me arm flitting amongst shamrock leaf and flower ... so am drawn to the title and your poem in a heart beat .. thank you for the link as well ..tho i am aware of the importance of the Hawthorne ... its "strange" how those trees present themselves all over the world i think .. standing alone and demanding one stops to take in the spectacle ... really enjoyed the read and the folklore
E.

[Tom]

Thrilled indeed that you can relate and appreciate the essence of my Fairy poem! muchas gracias amigo!

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ................