Doris, the Magic Troll

The tales they told of Doris
     In the hills of Tazeltoff
Are remembered by the others
        Who would jeer and tease and scoff
 
It seemed that little Doris
     Was a timid little thing
When trolls of young and old
      Would always laugh and run and sing

She hid behind the bushes
     When other trolls would call
But then, one day they tricked her
             And they tossed to her, their ball

And as she ran into the glen
      How they were all amazed
For where she trod, now mushrooms grew!
     Instantly! They praised

They saw that she had magic feet
               Though all she knew was shame
She felt that being different
     For her shyness, was to blame

Realizing she was special
           As the trolls loved mushroom stew!
Doris learned there was a place for all
     A place for me and you
     
     

     
Celebrating Diversity
Doris, the Magic Troll
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Wolf Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 6:40 PM
Just looked at this one again. This time it reminds me of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. (Doesn't it?). Season's best, Mike!
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December 3, 2021 at 7:15 AM
Season's Best GW!!!!!
Wolf Avatar
October 15, 2021 at 11:20 AM
Three levels to this one, Mike: Sweet, Sweeter, and Sweetest! Maybe you can write two more about Doris, the troll. Then you'll have yourself a 'Trollogy!' ~ gw
Gentile Avatar
October 15, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Maybe I should!!! Thanks GW!
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October 13, 2021 at 11:14 AM
Wow! Mike, What a well-written poem with a powerful message. We all are unique but there's place for all who embrace unity and diversity. I loved this and going straight to my favs. PS, this would make a great children's book. Go for it! Have a wonderful day;-)Alexis
Gentile Avatar
October 13, 2021 at 11:57 AM
Thanks for the wonderful complement Alexis !! Happy Wednesday xxoo
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October 13, 2021 at 11:01 AM
Hello Mike Gentile, love the ending of this poem.I loved that she discovered she had magic after all. Happy Wednesday. xxxx-oooo.
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October 13, 2021 at 3:28 PM
Hello Mike Gentile, happy Wednesday to you. xxxx-oooo. Mike.
Gentile Avatar
October 13, 2021 at 11:56 AM
Happy Wednesday and thanks Darlene xxoo
Logan Avatar
October 13, 2021 at 9:52 AM
This is very unique and tenderly told, Mike. There is a place for everyone, and we all have some kind of special gift.
Gentile Avatar
October 13, 2021 at 11:56 AM
Yes we surely do! Thanks Jenna xxoo
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October 13, 2021 at 9:39 AM
I like this tale of trolls, Mike. People do underestimate strength of diversity. Wonderful metaphoric write--superb sentiments.
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October 13, 2021 at 11:56 AM
Thanks so much Vijay!!!
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