Fairy Houses

The Gardens* had some houses,
Teeny tiny ones they'd made,
Hidden next to pots of flowers
Quite adorably displayed.

Twigs and acorns, fruits and berries
Formed the roofs, the doors and walls 
Of these little homes just waiting 
'Til a neighbor fairy calls.

For they're known as fairy houses,
Meant to stir creative sorts
Needing outlets for their vision
Where the fairy world cavorts.

We spied not a single fairy
But loved spotting where they might,
After visitors have vanished,
At their tiny doors alight.

*Tower Hill Botanical Gardens in Massachusetts
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Johnson Avatar
October 24, 2019 at 8:45 PM
I saw a video recently on you tube I believe where this guy over in europe somewhere built little structures out of whatever for the mice in his garden and then photographed them. Crazy Cute. <3 :)
Rigoler Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 9:29 AM
Never heard of "fairy houses", Ilene. By your description they sound and look delicious. / M
Leffanta Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 6:07 PM
I understand the best way to see a fairy is leave a gold coin as gold attracts leprechauns (and thieves) and mischievous leprechauns attract righteous fairies. Just let me know before you toss the coin! Aloha! Rico
Green Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Beautifully done Ilene. Reminds me of a botanical center in Austin Texas though their fairy houses are big enough for adults.
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