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
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
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
Some thoughts on secrets. I hope you enjoy. The silence of all secrets Shouts louder than a gong And everyone who hears it Can’t help but nod along. Something stalks the darkness That black crystal to reveal And stills the growing sharpness So all hope it can steal. Each secret is a danger Hearts hide… Read More Crystal Secrets
For a boy I know who wants to be on the first manned mission to Spica. The stars are calling, calling, calling Across the sea of space and time And I am running to where they’re sprawling And I will make them mine! With my rocket wrapped around me And a sail of dust and… Read More Star Voyage