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Faerie Moon

Faerie Moon

High above the forest
The moon shines bright
All the creatures dancing
Under the silv'ry light

The Satyrs and  Wood Nymphs
Chase through the trees
To the whispering music
Playing in the leaves

Faerie wine brings great joy
To the Elven folk
Who laugh with such mirth
At the Dryads little joke

Dewdrops are glistening
As the Gnomes stomp about
And blossoms are swaying
Their perfume wafting out

While Butterfly-like wings
Glow in the moonlight
Then dancing and darting
The Faeries take to flight
— Rett, Feb 16, 2010

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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magics02

16 years 3 months ago

Magnifico!!

Quite the texan here and just lovely and now I shall go out to look upon the fairies in the land and laugh at the moon.:) Just a wonderment Mr Rett Kudos Mona "Determination Brings Success"
Rett

Rett

16 years 3 months ago

*L* Thanks Mona

Never know what will come out of this ancient head! Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
tbeaudet

tbeaudet

16 years 3 months ago

Is that what goes on in Texas.....??

I know I've been gone a long time, but this is a change of pace for you my friend. I am never surprised by your range and willingness to try different themes/styles, etc. Good to read you again, Rett... you have been missed! Tom
Rett

Rett

16 years 3 months ago

*LOL* Thanks Tom

Always fooling around. Been writing. My book is now in cover design so shouldn't be too much longer! Good to see you again. Hope you aren't frozen. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Morgana Tragic Proprietress

Morgana Tragic…

16 years 3 months ago

Nice one Dad!!!! I love

Nice one Dad!!!! I love anything fantasy whimsical like this, adored this one. Peace
Rett

Rett

16 years 3 months ago

Thanks hon

Glad you liked it. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 3 months ago

Some birthday wine and are seeing visions dear Rett,

Ann of Norway Your "ancient head" can cook up all sorts here for us can't it Rett? I think you have had some birthday wine and are seeing visions Rett, I do, and how lovely to be sent into fairy land and to actually see the nymphs and satyrs, and here you pen them for us to see too, we give you a skål, a cheers for your birthday and hope you don't get carried away with its atmosphere. Well done writing a book and good luck to it. With love from Ann.
Rett

Rett

16 years 3 months ago

*LOL* I'll never tell

It could be dementia. You know how us oldies are. *G* Thanks Ann, I appreciate it so much. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 3 months ago

ey rHett, i could go for a

ey rHett, i could go for a little romp far from the madding crowd...there's nothing but snow snow snow and cold cold cold winds that blow and blow and blow. appy belated birthday too dear mhan. ~A p.s. It's so wonderful to see that kid with the knife again! (sort of ~ though my mother's heart is saying aiiiiiiiiiii!)
Rett

Rett

16 years 3 months ago

*LOL* Anna, many thanks

Glad you enjoyed it. I hate snow except in pictures. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 3 months ago

hello Rett

I didn't know it was your birthday. I'm so sorry and offer belated wishes to you for a great year. Clever little poem to take us away from our troubles. Always, Cat
Rett

Rett

16 years 3 months ago

Thanks Cat

Sometimes you just have to get out of your own head and go somewhere else. *S* Thanks for the b-day wishes and glad you enjoyed the poem. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
DawningDaytripper

DawningDaytripper

16 years 3 months ago

I love it when you post

I love it when you post fantasy Paw, It is always so whimsical and light, full of life and air. With a story and reason, not leaving us to decifer! Love it. But when you say "knomes" I think garden, and "Dyrads" I am not sure I recognize. But sounds like a drier sheet. Probably me. But that isn't all bad, it did add to the humor element, because you know I am busting a grin right now! Glad to see the post Paw!! Julie D.D.
Rett

Rett

16 years 3 months ago

Thanks Daughter

Sometimes you just got to go into fantasy-land or go crazy and each can be a short trip if the mind is right. *G* Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Rett

Rett

16 years 3 months ago

Thanks Tom

I appreciate it my friend. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Mark

Mark

16 years 3 months ago

Eye opening

An eye opening whimsy on this cold morning up here. The last stanzsa was most appreciated for an immaginative awakening.. Thanks, Mark "I do not walk the earth and eat out of dumpsters, I'm not a bum, I'm beat."
Rett

Rett

16 years 3 months ago

Thank you Mark

I appreciate the kind words. It means a lot. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
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pamela

16 years 3 months ago

intoxicating

Dear R., I love whimsy. I sparkles like a jewel. P.
Rett

Rett

16 years 3 months ago

My thanks Pamela

Very glad you liked it. I appreciate it a lot. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Mark

Mark

16 years 2 months ago

What a cool idea

Book cover picture, lol please can I borrow the idea for my cover? Not wanting to simply steal an idea, Mark FlexAbilities
Rett

Rett

16 years 2 months ago

*LOL* Feel free to Mark

Just had a whimsical idea about it. *L* Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

16 years 2 months ago

Faeire Moon

RETT Well who snuck out to that special place and spied on the elves and faires and they dance in the moonlight wishing to be invited but you know you are not allowed so enjoy the delight from afar so special they let you be part of their magic. Awesome my friend Electric Blue
Rett

Rett

16 years 2 months ago

Thank you my friend

Always wonderful hearing from you! ((hugs)) Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
N

Naylor

16 years 1 month ago

Beautiful

OHhhhhhh what perfectly written words !!! I was taken away for a moment with the wonderfully vivid imagery you wrote with .. Beautifully done :) ((HUG))
Rett

Rett

16 years 1 month ago

Naylor, thank you.

I am very pleased that you enjoyed it. Thanks so much. Respectfully, Rett: “Anyone who sacrifices liberty for security deserves neither.” Benjamin Franklin
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 1 month ago

Oh dulcet ditty, the stuff of fairies dreams Rett

Ann of Norway Oh dulcet ditty, the stuff of fairies dreams Rett. No fear, no harm, all calm and beautiful, we dance with light tripping foot, to the rhythm of, or rhyme, and in our dance feel light as air and almost take off on invisible wings into the land of dreams and fairy-tales; no jarring notes, no sharp sounds scar the idyllic atmosphere; I think you were in a kind of unbalanced paradise when you wrote this one dear Rett, or else you were speaking to one of the wee folk in person. I can hear the soft music, see the apparitions, smell the perfumes of the flowers and feel the colours of the rainbow dancing in this poem. Love to you again, not having seen you for some time Rett, from Ann