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Folklore Or Not

The woodland beckons me, calls me within It's musical chorus can be barely heard A mystical presence, a tone prevails in the wind I stumble on wild thickets on the ground Absent of pathways, thorny brambles instead Moving along on foot, not easy I have found Wild sumac, and aggressive vines grows thickly here But this mysterious music draws me further in These woods are an impossible hike I fear Pulling twigs from my hair, I stare A clearing, moss so deep that feet disappear In the dappled light dust sparkles are seen in the air Rapid movements I see to my right The music is stilled, not a sound except Quick tiny footsteps taking flight Folklore of elusive music-playing imps Vanish magically leaving dust sparkles in the air Only a brief glimpse I saw of these tiny scamps A faint single note played, I thought I heard

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 7/4/2013 9:04:00 AM
How interesting it would be to see little imps like that in a clearing playing music. a unique little picture presented.
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/5/2013 5:29:00 PM
Thank you Andrea for the visit and delightful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 1/29/2013 9:44:00 AM
Thanks so much for the wonderful comment. I also find myself transported to a different time and place as I read this poem. The dust sparkles give it a nice touch of reality, yet parts of it are somewat surreal. Makes it good in my book.
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 1/29/2013 1:50:00 PM
Thanks for your wonderful comment Isalah and for stopping by, Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 12/14/2012 9:59:00 AM
this is wonderful Connie, may not be folklore, but certainly it is awesome poetry...Soup mail
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 12/14/2012 7:10:00 PM
Thank you Harry for your wonderful comment. Enjoyed writing this fairytale. Warm Smiles Always, Connie

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