Poetry, Writing

Story Time

Or what grandpa said about fairy stories. Flowing ink and flowing words Never lead to things—untowards. Of course they don’t and never will What do you read to think they shall? Or do you think that talk of stars And rocket ships, and men on mars, And dragons breath on silver shield, And gallant souls… Read More Story Time

Poetry, Writing

Gates of Fairy Land

Not all the things we out grow are imaginary. Two ash trees stand, slim and tall All twined with crystal flowers A pegasus and unicorn Graze in that forest bower. The ashes’ branches curl and twine To make a forest door And through that gate, shimmering, A land beckons me once more. So many pass… Read More Gates of Fairy Land

Poetry, Writing

Wooden Sword

In the hands of a righteous heart, a wooden sword is a mighty weapon against foes only children see. I have a sword that’s made of wood With it I protect all that’s good. Whether in the garden or in my room Evil things will meet their doom! Papa made my faithful sword From some… Read More Wooden Sword

Poetry, Writing

Fairy Bubbles

Fancies between dreams and waking to brighten your day. Worlds float by in bubbles Riding beams up to the moon. Fairy kingdoms drifting, Dream by dream they swoon. I chase them through the starlight And watch them as they sleep. I cannot reach their wonders Except by dreaming deep. Through field and over forest So… Read More Fairy Bubbles