Tumblelina

Tumbelina was all.in. all thumbs Trying to be friends in a church of One planted when barely a young and tender seed the switch made magic so the Lady could conceive ”...lay this here…” so the child can receive ”...and keep this clear…” into make believe. silent in the cradle and peaceful in her sleep the walnut rocks to a timeless beat then out of shadow and into the mist an old toad came stealing Lady’s wish the tiny maiden fair was to Spoon, the Dish but… she was saved by the butterfly a slightly coy fish she drifted on a lily making new a wish and then… through a field of cush the May bug flew crying Tumble! I’ve seen ya! It’s true! It’s true! ”... it’s in her new name…” but discard her he did when his friends cried “shame!” she was desperate now through Winter’s cold claim taking shelter with Mice no understanding her way ”...be kind to the neighbor marry the Mole…” he’d say repulsed at the thought swallowing hard one day she escaped the dark night and ran herself aWay ”... I like your crazy pants…” hidden in the roses a fairy Prince enchants ”... you’re just my size…” he said and so began their bit of romance. He kissed her on the eyes ...Maia… he whispered it’s been a sureprize! ”... and all became fair in their living true lives…”