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Image: Freia, the fair one', 1910 by Arthur Rackham

She Clipped Her Faerie Wings

She clipped her faerie wings,
those gossamer monstrosities,
or so she was told by her "friends"
who said she never would fit in
with the everyday community.

She clipped her faerie wings
and cried because it would define her
as an ordinary creature,
no longer wondrous and magnificent 
nor magical nor special.

She clipped her faerie wings
and wished she could undo it
for no amount of paring 
could turn her into common folk
and something not contrary.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Gauthier Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Beautiful poem ~ love it. Added to my FAVE's ~ Congrats on your fine finish in Mark's Marathon, Chetta ~ well done
Achara Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Thank you. The Marathon was a fun challenge. I am happy to have had two poems place. So many excellent poems and poets.
Toney Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Chetta, congratulations on earning an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Poetry Marathon’s FINAL Placement Contest—your poem stood out in a very competitive field of submissions. The poems of the 37 qualifiers can be accessed from my current "Finish Line" blog post. Time to take off those running shoes and give those feet a rest!
Achara Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thank you. It is one of my favorite poems.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Hello Chetta, i wonder why she did that. I wonder if the wings will grow back. Enjoyu your day my friend. /darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Hello Chetta, yes I agree with you. some of us have a hard time to fit in with other people. Hugs. /Darlene/
Achara Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
She clipped her wings trying to fit in with society's expectation of what us "normal". I think many of us go through that when we are young. Sadly.
Ashley Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Dear Chetta, your lilting thought-provoking poem is beautifully composed with a wonderful message, always be true to yourself. Congratulations for your success in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Achara Avatar
September 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Thank you. I am pleased this poem placed in the contest.
Toney Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Chetta, this is a poignant lesson about identity, conformity, and regret. Congratulations on your top 10 win on Mile 15 of my 2025 Poetry Marathon Contest. We’re well past the halfway point! Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 16 has already started. You can find your current standing in my Mile 15 blog post.
Nicole Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 5:26 PM
To begin with, never change who you are to please your friends. Anyone for that matter. Second, being ordinary is wonderful in every way, and she's truly amazing. Your thoughts caress gently around my heart. Congratulations Chetta, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Bartley Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 3:06 PM
"I am what I am" not matta what, eh? Great poem! Congrats on POTD!
Wolf Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Regrets? She had a few... Congratulations on POTD, Chetta. :) Gershon
Goldsmith Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A powerful/wonderful yet sad write. I enjoyed it. Have a blessed day with your win....................
Rodrigues Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 5:19 AM
Well done! A noteworthy write! Those first couple of lines beautiful and poignant. They carry the rest of the poem that is filled with the sadness of no return. Perhaps something mgical will happen to return her to her former glory. Congrats on POTD!
Williams Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Truly lovely. Congratulations on your POTD...Hugs
Kitchin Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 4:42 AM
Chetta, a great poem, congratulations on POTD.
Rodgers Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Hello Chetta, congratulations on your POTD for it truly captures the struggle of conformity versus individuality with such haunting lyricism. I really think this is a powerful, thought-provoking piece - congratulations Chetta on this well-deserved honor. Blessings, Daniel
Seeker Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Deep message here, Chetta, warmest congratulations on POTD, with this outstanding write
Greenhough Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 2:55 AM
This is a charming poem. It is a testament to your magical imagination. Congratulations on POTD.
Meadows Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
Jones Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 1:58 AM
Love this original idea! Whatever it is that makes you special it is best to embrace or face discontent with the new conforming change. Great messages are golden! Congratulations on your potd!
Edmonds  Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 1:48 AM
I do hope the faerie sprouts new wings, so she may fly again o’er the wind. Congratulations on receiving the honour for poem of the day Chetta… Beryl
Fernandez-Garcia Avatar
June 9, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Beautiful piece, Chetta. I really enjoyed it. Congratulations on today's POTD. Have a nice awarded day. Blessings!
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