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Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
Night time in the forest is so different
In the dark I am normally afraid: But not here
Ghosts of old, guard the forest perimeter
Helping and guiding; never hindering
Those wishing to enter the dark forest
Forests are not always as one would assume
On closer inspection the unseen becomes seen
Round orbs of light flit around the bases of oak trees
Elements of surprise overwhelm me as I ogle closer
Suddenly I am surrounded by faerie folk and helper elves
They are just as fascinated by me as I am with them
Faeries are real not a myth; they are not legend
Ancient tales are told of a time long, long ago
Elves, faeries, and people were connected in nature
Relying on each other, only taking what they needed:
Inside a fallen log factory, elves make faerie dust
Each antler bottle is filled and stoppered
So we as people can be protected from harm
Dancing begins to the haunting sound of a musical saw
And I am encouraged to join them in the dance
Nature and the Goddess is praised in song
Craziness is not a belief in faerie folk it’s a lack thereof
Elves are still toiling away, as I leave the dark tree line
In the dark I am normally afraid: But not here
Ghosts of old, guard the forest perimeter
Helping and guiding; never hindering
Those wishing to enter the dark forest
Forests are not always as one would assume
On closer inspection the unseen becomes seen
Round orbs of light flit around the bases of oak trees
Elements of surprise overwhelm me as I ogle closer
Suddenly I am surrounded by faerie folk and helper elves
They are just as fascinated by me as I am with them
Faeries are real not a myth; they are not legend
Ancient tales are told of a time long, long ago
Elves, faeries, and people were connected in nature
Relying on each other, only taking what they needed:
Inside a fallen log factory, elves make faerie dust
Each antler bottle is filled and stoppered
So we as people can be protected from harm
Dancing begins to the haunting sound of a musical saw
And I am encouraged to join them in the dance
Nature and the Goddess is praised in song
Craziness is not a belief in faerie folk it’s a lack thereof
Elves are still toiling away, as I leave the dark tree line
Written by
David_Macleod
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Published 20th Sep 2017
| Edited 21st Sep 2017
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Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
20th Sep 2017 4:19pm
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20th Sep 2017 5:01pm
Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
20th Sep 2017 4:44pm
David i'm completely enchanted my friend
I love your forest magic..
love & hugs Brenda
I love your forest magic..
love & hugs Brenda
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Re: Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 7:43pm
I am beginning to love the forest - it is real magical respite :-) Thank you - Huge big Hugs :-)
Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
Anonymous
20th Sep 2017 6:02pm
Bouncing in my chair again, squealing over the faeries and the forest! You just keep bringing me with you on these magical journeys and I love them all. So many wiggly hugs for you! :)
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Re: Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 4:55pm
So glad you liked it - I am trying to tune into nature, which is a first for me :-) I so enjoy my trips to the forest :-) Loving those wiggly hugs :-) Big forest hugs coming your way :-)
Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
20th Sep 2017 8:14pm
Very nice penning of a poetic tribute to nature in the name of a fine poetess and you are most correct of the respite to be found there. Having spent nearly 30 years helping to protect these lands, I'm glad to hear you say you're beginning to love them as I do for it reassures me my time was not in vain.
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Re: Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 7:43pm
I think I might become a born again hippie and professional tree hugger :-) thank you foe such a positive response :-)
Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
20th Sep 2017 11:38pm
The magic of The woods ... beautifully transcribed ... one of my favorite things to do is wander in the woods .. Thank you for sharing your inspired fairy dust ... :)
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Re: Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 7:45pm
thank you much! - glad you enjoyed it :-) praise indeed from the best haiku writer I have ever read :-)
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21st Sep 2017 9:22pm
Re: Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 9:26pm
you are the reason why I went back and started writing haikus again - the beauty of yours inspired me to write mine - great how this site works :-)
Re: Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 9:29pm
I am deeply humbled and honored to have inspired another writer, it is wonderful how this site works Thank you :)
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Anonymous
21st Sep 2017 00:29am
David, my friend...so honored and I am smiling like crazy over this...my ass is even a little damp from the dewy moss I was sitting in while reading this one! Thank you so very much! Much love to you!
A gazillion warm fuzzies smashing into you right now
xoxo Taryn
A gazillion warm fuzzies smashing into you right now
xoxo Taryn
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Re: Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 7:51pm
thank you sweetie - what can I say, you are an inspiring person:-) a gazillion x 2 warm hugs coming to you :-)
Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 5:59pm
O..David, mo Chara! This piece whispers so softly..to my very soul! It carries me back to cherished, childhood memories--moments spent listening to me gram telling stories of the wee folk! These legendary tales are such an integral part of my lineage!
To be sure--craziness lies not in the belief in the 'little people', but rather in the complete close-minded attitude of their non-existence!! (coz, after all, to me...B e l i e v i n g .IS seeing!)
This is a wonderful, whimsical glimpse into the magical realm of the faerie folk!!
It brought me smiles!! Thanks for sharing!
To be sure--craziness lies not in the belief in the 'little people', but rather in the complete close-minded attitude of their non-existence!! (coz, after all, to me...B e l i e v i n g .IS seeing!)
This is a wonderful, whimsical glimpse into the magical realm of the faerie folk!!
It brought me smiles!! Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 10:05pm
thank you so much I had fun writing this got some help from the faerie folk with the grammar and spelling :-) Believing is seeing - I like that, can I use it? :-) Huge Big Hugs :-)
Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 9:39pm
Re: Re. Night Forest Faeries Dance (an acrostic) Inspired by Taryn
21st Sep 2017 10:05pm
Upbeat is a subjective term - Case in Point: the movie "The Green Mile." My wife refused to watch it for a second time because, she said, it was way to sad. I on the other hand, felt upbeat and inspired by this same movie. thanks for the read and the comment :-)
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22nd Sep 2017 00:58am