Poetry Fairy

She fluttered my way, one
Sunday afternoon,
as I sat feeding ducks
by Lake Linda

Her gorgeous green eyes –
her deep scarlet wings –
her glittering dress –
she intrigued me.

Her voice sang out
in perfect verse,
calling poetically, magically...
inviting me into her story:

     “Write with me
      Come on a journey
      I'll show you how to be free

      “Black ink
      Carefully penned
      Follow my lead, my friend

      “Write with me
      Explore your mind
      Share the discoveries you find

      “Don't hesitate
      Just jump straight in
      Before it's too late to begin

      “Write with me
      I'll cheer you through
      Just help me out on my path, too”

Flutter on, little fairy,
overflowing with energy and zest –
travel to countless new lands

I watched her fly deeper,
growing stronger, faster –
seeking out adventures
to never be erased….

And I took up a pen of my own