The Fairies and The Cowboy Part I

- someone left a comment, something about "fairies drool, cowboys rule", the fairies took exception. Can't imagine who would piss off the fairies

 

The Cowboy rode across the land

Upon his noble steed

Of the warnings he’d been told of late

He chose to take no heed

 

He’d heard the legends and the tales

Of fairies far and wide

How gentle they may seem to be

How fast could turn the tide

 

He laughed to think that anyone

Would fear these tiny beings

How fearsome could their magic be

When his thumb outsized their wings?

 

He sang a tune, soft and low

As the moon began to rise

Settled himself upon the ground

Pulled down his hat to cover his eyes

 

An Earth fairy laughed to find him there

Softly snoring in his slumber

Beneath the ground she quickly flew

As the Cowboy dreamt of thunder

 

Mounds of dirt began to rise

Heavy with twigs and rocks

Tossing and turning he struggled to find

A comfortable resting spot

 

Diligently worked the tiny fairy

Silently giggling with mirth

Finishing her assigned duties

Just as dawn lit up the earth

 

The Cowboy mounted his trusted horse

With a long and painful stride

He winced and shifted upon the saddle

Dreading this day’s ride

Reviews

[Robert Luna]

Ha Ha Ha. That will teach him about messing with fairies. He has to remember also that fairies are friends with most elves and if an elf put you on it enemy list buddy you are in for so major trouble. I loved your story and felt you craft a tale that I would love to see turned into a story. I think it has a wonderful idea and I could so easily see it become a story.


Great Job!!!!!!

[Adrian K. Smith]

This piece captures well the concept of how fairies fight their wars, in a playful manner, seeking more to cause disarray rather than outright harm. Changeling was one of my favorite worlds within White Wolf's World of Darkness. In having read here and there about their mirth, both dark and light - this tale is a fitting tribute that I find holds well to the truth...

[Lauren Xena Campbell]

Very enjoyable. I loved the rhymes the meanings and the story in general. Very sweet poem. And with a very important moral. Don't pee off the fairies!

[Last Lying Look]

This was cool. Fairies and cowboys are an interesting mix. Very original.
Love it! :)

[lAcEy_LoO's Poems Site]

I liked it.. great read!!!!

[Chillbear Latrigue]

I thought this was one of the most original concepts that I have seen in a long time. Who thinks of putting fairie with cowboys? Of course, the way that cowboys are sometimes portrayed, they are our modern nights. This was really brilliant. The writing flowed exceptionally well. Nothing forced in this. Still, it was the concept that blew me away.

[Rhine Wolf]

ooo i like this one, definatly want to read the other 2 now. i love the story line, dont mess with the wee foke!

[Norma J. Jessee]

I started to read part 3 and stopped at the 3rd verse, knowing I had to start at the beginning of this wonderful, funny poem.
They say big things come in small packages. I guess the poor cowboy is finding that out the hard way. lol

Love this. Can't wait to get at part 2.

Hugs
Jean

[T]

An echanting poem so wonderfully written with such splendid imagery, BrightEyes! I remember the Cowboys version and I agree with Robert below, it would make a great story indeed ... hugs

[Windy]

I loved this, Cowboy sent me over this way and I'm really glad he did. Can't wait to read part two already. This was a really good, fun read. Well done, smooth flow and the imagery was delightful, especailly the part of his so sore getting on his horse the next day. The little fairy did her thing, it's a wonder that didn't teach him already. LOL I am looking forward to reading more of your writes. ;)

[Colleen C Dunphy]

Haha, that will teach those cowboys.
That wouldn't be the modern day Jesse James mocking the fairies would it?