So Glad They Are Back

Unusual day
There’s a strange scent in the wind,
Unfamiliar scent.

I feel eyes on me.
Carefully hidden from view,
I glance at my land.

Something is different.
A unique smell, a snapped twig.
I grow gypsy ears.

Survey horizon,
Slowly and methodically.
I am being watched.

The ground is barren.
Cold, stiff, and frozen.
So February.

Tiny glints of light 
Leads eager eyes to the south.
I know it’s an elf.



It’s not the first time.
In summer I had faeries.
Dancing with delight.

A relieved smile.  
I am happy, all-knowing.
So glad they are back!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Walker Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 12:41 PM
This is a great poem and I had to read twice and get my imagination working. Once working had all sorts of images and also a sense of joy and mischief. So good your poem raised these feelings, thankyou.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 3:21 AM
Thank you, Stewart. Your comment has delighted me as subtlety is exactly what I had been striving.
Gauthier Avatar
February 15, 2018 at 2:45 PM
Right up my alley, Carmen. A definite FAVE for me.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 3:22 AM
Thank you Line. I knew it would be after getting to know you.
Kent Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 6:03 PM
Nice write, seen and read.
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March 11, 2018 at 3:22 AM
Thank you Ronald. I appreciate it.
Michael Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 4:19 PM
These enchanted creatures are all around us but can only be seen with eyes that believe and hearts that feel...You expressed it well in your poem...All the best Caren
Krutsinger Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 3:23 AM
Thank you, My Friend. Enchanted is the word I always think of but forget to use. I'm going to try and use it today. I like learning from experts.
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