Fairy in a Dead Tree

a little fantasy

 

~~~ 

Leave her alone

Let her be

This fairy in a dead tree

 

To you she may be fast asleep

but in her dreams she may keep

the memory of a true love

of pale moonbeams where far above

the warmest light in graceful dance

weaves the night with romance

A lover’s kiss, a soft heartbeat

of someone who is warm and sweet

and she is wrapped in his embrace

as silver stars on wings of lace

are painting skies with poetry

above the greenest willow tree

and here his kiss has gently stirred

the melody of a songbird

perched on a branch way, way up high…

 

Did you know fairies can fly?

 

Perhaps it is only in dreams

the flight, the kiss, the bright moonbeams….

 

So leave her alone

Let her be

This fairy in a dead tree

~~~

Reviews

[Frieda P]

What a unique title, I love titles that grab you right off the bat, I had to check if this was from your pen Julie, 'dead tree' huh? ;-) Anyway, I digress, this is a lovely little fantasy, we're all fairies in our own little world of dead trees, there we can fly high above the clouds where all the joy is...great one my friend!

[MsJewel]

Frieda, I fell in love with this artwork, so I just had to write something for this little lonely fairy. I'm glad you liked it and the title! :) Julie

[Frieda P]

Loved it Julie, don't you love when you're visually inspired, you did an excellent job! :-)

[MsJewel]

Thank you!

[Frieda P]

Always my pleasure!

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhhhhhhhhhh such a sad but resilient fairy ... the title and your closing don't refelct the romance and dreams in between ..so the statement comes home with almost stark contrast ...the "leave her be" gives me halt...it is too natural to try to fix her ...plant her in that green willow or take her home to nourish her :(( i love faeries .. i have one tattooed on me arm among shamrock leaves and flowers ...;)
E.

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

Very different .. I like the image..
Sometimes I find an image
Before I write..

A interesting fantasy indeed......... Jazz :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you Jazz! :) Julie

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

Well done .. could be the start of a Book !! ... You r welcome Julie :)

[Tom]

I hope her beau flies back to his lamenting love, then watch the dead tree rejuvenate and blossom to its former resplendent, as the little queen fairy awakens from her tranquil slumber!

An enchanting fairytale!

[MsJewel]

Your comments always leave me with a smile Tom. Thank you :) Julie

[Rebecca Buller]

MsJewel, this is the first of your work that I've read and I'm so glad that I stumbled across it. I always enjoy a touch of fantasy and whimsy. I look forward to discovering more of your splendid poetry. Oh, and I wish you a friendly hello:)

[MsJewel]

Rebecca, It's nice to meet you. Thank you for your lovely comment. I look forward to reading your poetry. :) Julie

[redflutterby]

What an endearing tale..sweet and lovely! ;-)

[Mark Heathcote]

Wow, Julie the only song bird singing here is you like a love struck nightingale.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your wonderful comment Mark! :) Julie

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Wow, Julie. This is stunning! One of the most emotional and maybe one of your best poems I've ever read. This has a noteworthy touch of sadness and loss. I love this so much!

P.S. I love sad poems. The sadder, the better. Haha. ;)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your very kind comment.. I'm thrilled you liked this one! :) Julie

[Mercia74]

Like this, I love the quirky or strange. It's an odd image and it sticks in the mind. Well done, I'll be reading more, thank you for posting :)

[MikeV]

Now I'm going to be looking in dead trees
for fairies ;) great write, really enjoyed this piece :)

[MsJewel]

Thanks Mike. Your comments always leave me with a smile. :) Julie

[TL Boehm]

leave her alone let her be. Yes. Even fairies need dreams I suppose.

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment. :) Julie