The Fairy

Mistaken for a butterfly,
Perhaps a humming-bird;
Seen from the corner of an eye,
When a tiny buzz is heard.
Only the young or young at heart, 
Will be quick enough to see
The little fairy dip and dart,
Unrevealed to you and me.
But mayhap when she takes a rest
And pauses on a leaf.
The aged eye will chance to spy
This sight beyond belief.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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October 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM
Hello Joyce, nice Fairy Dust, winning poem........... love ~SKAT~
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October 17, 2013 at 9:05 PM
I would have placed this much higher..its very sweet..congrats ..BG
Guzzi Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Congrad's on your verse winning! Light & Love
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October 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM
Joyce, your poem is cute and clever..love the win... Linda
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October 16, 2013 at 10:36 PM
congrats.nate
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July 10, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Truly magical, Joyce. I love the intelligent, thought-provoking approach you took to this challenge. Perhaps there is some truth in fairies only being visible to the young at heart. I have no idea where to begin writing for this contest, but you created a gem. Outstanding work! Love, Carolyn
Kearley Avatar
July 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM
Beautiful.....Brought a smile to my face.
Sumler Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 6:17 PM
You can feel the fantasy of this write. Love the imagery and creativity. Enjoyed this very much Joyce!
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July 8, 2011 at 6:04 PM
good luck to the contest...hope you'll win....i will also try to make an entry for it....looking forward to see you in the winners' list...*_*junjun
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