The Thirteenth Fairy

Bless her :)

In the finest of your hour
On the pinnacles of bliss
In your moments of sheer joy
In triumphs and in victory
Do not forget the 13th fairy
She lurks outside your door
Green in her cloak of envy
Looking to change your destiny
So just leave your door ajar
Let her step in and with her
curses, re-engineer your tale
from a blurb on an unrecalled page
into a glorious epic in history

Author's Note

Not break, they make you...

Reviews

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Now it all makes sense! That 13th Fairy and her wicked curse on the unfortunate child in the fairytale story. Perhaps its a metaphor for another fairytale in reality, except perhaps the child this time is the real embodiment of wickedness. I knew of "Sleeping Beauty" but wasn't intimately knowledgeable of all areas of the tale. Your poem carries a rather menacing moral for any that carry a wicked heart. Be always on your guard. Step out of line and your destiny will be altered and not for the better. It's quite an effective and strongly messaged poem when you peel away the layers. The sad reality however is that should the curse hold, there will be no prince game enough to wake this one from her slumber! A 5 % chance max! A clever write, dear P! A fine reimagining on the classic tale written with the appropriate menace that would do Maleficent herself proud! Much enjoyed! :))

[AJNJ]

Thanks a ton Madame! You summarised my feelings so beautifully here!
The Sleeping Beauty is a lovely tale which can be viewed from more perspectives than just one.
No doubt the 13th fairy was wicked but without her the tale would be no tale. Rascals and evildoers are perhaps needed to push you to your heights of greatness. That’s my main thought while writing this poem.
As for the real character that may inspired me...it’s something so hilarious, you wouldn’t believe me if I told you. Lol. I’ll pm you anyway. Yeah there’s 5% chance they’ll be kissed & 95% chance they’ll be given the miss! Not sexy enough 🤓 heheheh.

Thanks a bunch of the loveliest roses in all your favourite colours. I’m mailing them right away!

[Fairy Khan]

The 13th fairy! Quite an interesting one this is. It's better to let her in and be able to overpower the feelings she brings with her. Wonderful use of words.

[emmajoy]

That fairy has much to answer for, a bewilderment with wings. She'll do the worst to the best, and do the best to the worst.. converting fate, chance, whatever - depending on how she's met, fought, converted.. and how she can be shown that one is better than thought - if logic allows. Folklore has many sides to its character,sometimes due to over-emphasis or- alternatively, over-simplicity. Guess, put simply@ there's always someone or something to tug you down into their own mess or perverse marvel!

[AJNJ]

Yes, there’s always something or someone to pull us into their mess. It’s very fascinating how things and people emerge from nowhere and hijack our fate. Thanks a ton for such a thoughtful review, Ms. EmmaJoy!

[emmajoy]

Your words, the thought and lore behind them, really inspired me. Now have the 'Thirteenth Fairy' on my list of Must Research!!!

[AJNJ]

WoW. To inspire a poet is the ultimate thing for me...Thank you!

[emmajoy]

Smiling - not sure who the poet is!! :)

[AJNJ]

🤗 I meant you of course!!

[emmajoy]

I know, was trying to be funny. I failed!!!

[AJNJ]

Didn't fail to bring me a smile....so you didn't after all 🤗

[Jimmy Yetts]

Such elegant lyrics!
The 13th fairy sounds very much like a guardian angel.
Wonderful read.

[AJNJ]

A guardian she is! Always boosting us in life. Thanks for the great thought...

[Paul Bell]

What a great title.
The thirteenth fairy must be the main protagonist in every fairytale. To Brutus or the horrible asp, or the more dangerous of them all, the Ex. You really don't want any of them behind you, or even in front of you, though they probably come through in dreams just to really scare the crap out of you.

[AJNJ]

I don’t even trust the janitor nowadays. Or the guy at the bar. They’re all in it with my ex. I’m being as careful as I can. You stay safe too. Thank you very much for looking in on this poem, sir Paul....

[K. Glidden]

Love this! Quite foreboding but still leaves you feeling enchanted.
I can see the fairy now, and I have no desire to let her in.
Beware, the fae, for their tricks have been the downfall of many.

[AJNJ]

She’s everywhere nowadays! I struggle to keep her out...
Thank you very much K. Glidden!

[Lydia Shutter]

Envy is so destructive....why allow her in? Lock that door and tell her to go to another place where she might be welcomed. She can change your destiny....and not in a good way. I doubt she would turn anyone's life into a "glorious epic". Instead, she would wreak havoc. Your poetry always has a message, Peston. I enjoy it. Lydi**

[AJNJ]

Indeed, let envy and evil not touch our lives...Thank you so much for your thoughtful and encouraging words, Ms. Lydi. 🌹

[Papaya]

Our own magic is much much stronger.
This is super, and great message.

[AJNJ]

Thank you very much for appreciating this poem, Ms. Ana!

[Papaya]

You're welcome! :)

[JMichael]

Quite a nasty 13th Fairy, this one. Waiting outside your door, green with envy, cursing and fabricating to her hearts content....no wonder she wasn't invited to the party! I like the references to Sleeping Beauty here, Pestonjee. You have taken a fairytale and turned it into a warning message for all to heed. Perhaps it is best to actually forget this fairy for she is not worthy of much attention, just as in the tale. It's an intriguing write, this one. I'll be sure to keep my door ajar.

[AJNJ]

Indeed dear sir! As in the fairy tale, so in life! Those who look to pull you down, push you up instead and those who look to destroy you, create a new you. They’ll never be invited to the party for they’re too ugly to behold. Let them do their dirty job and push them into dark anonymity. I love your visits and thanks tons for your kind reviews. 🍻

[Chris Shaw]

Always someone who wants to knock you off that pedestal. Green the colour of envy and thirteen unlucky for some. I think I am showing my superstitious side this morning Pestonjee. We have all been warned about the thirteenth fairy. What a wicked little thing she is :)) Always better to have your enemy close at hand, yes keep that door open. You can see what they are up to.

Chris

[AJNJ]

I hope you’re having a lovely day, Ms. Chris!

This poem is my way of saying how important our detractors are in teaching us things about ourselves. How vital evildoers are in creating heroes. Those who try to push you down actually push you up to greater heights within yourself. The 13th fairy is vital. Without her there would be no legend at all. This character is ubiquitous and in some or the other is present in every tale.
Thank you very much for your encouraging words today. Another very appreciated review from you! 🌹

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is why Gandalf had to make sure Bilbo came on the journey, made fourteen with the dwarfs and kept that number from being unlucky thirteen...
those damn fairies stepping on the welcome mat...and turning the porch dark.
j.

[AJNJ]

In some form or the other, these fairies are ubiquitous in every tale. Thanks a ton for the great review, dear sir!