The Tale of Fairies

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A long, long time ago in the land of Fays,
     lived a forest nymph of beguiling beauty.
     
     Laila, the queen of the trees, an angel of joy,
     whose mere presence brought spirits to life.
     She was beloved by all the creatures of the 
     woods.  Her voice gave magic to sunlight.
     The wind from her step brought flowers to
     bloom.

     One day, while Laila was dancing through
     the scented grasses of the glade,
     a fanciful dragonfly, on his dutiful rounds,
     became enchanted by Laila's song.

     Being drawn by the scent of her happiness
     and after circling dizzily around her head,
     he lit right on the tip of her nose and 
     immediately started to jig.

     The sight of such glee so delighted Laila
     that she broke into uncontrollable laughter.
     As soon as it was heard it shattered into
     thousands of tiny moonbeams and from
     that, my little ones, Fairies were born.

     A Fairy Tale For Children Contest
     Sponsored By Eve Roper
     02/16/2017

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 10/25/2017 6:48:00 PM
Totally delightful. A fave for me.
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Date: 10/25/2017 8:33:00 PM
Thank you Line.
Date: 3/13/2017 10:41:00 PM
Lovely write Charlie..Congrats on your win
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Date: 3/14/2017 8:17:00 AM
Thank you Joseph,,,
Date: 3/13/2017 7:16:00 PM
Congratulation on your win, Charlie, I want to thank you for entering my contest. I love this very imaginative write , but I love to ready about fairies ... Hugs Eve
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Date: 3/14/2017 8:15:00 AM
Thanks for your consideration Eve...
Date: 3/11/2017 5:36:00 PM
The magical wonder of the forest will always delight and inspire as you have so eloquently penned in this beautiful classic poem. I love everything about your lovely piece.. superb storytelling, a joy to read.:-) A fave, 7+++ many blessings to :-) lynn
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Date: 3/13/2017 2:52:00 PM
You are too kind Lynn, thank you...
Date: 2/22/2017 9:48:00 PM
Truly lovely metaphor!
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Date: 2/22/2017 11:17:00 PM
So happy for your visit Kurt, hope you enjoyed my little offering and look foreword to your future comments as well. Thank you...
Date: 2/19/2017 7:00:00 PM
oh what a cute story for the birthing of fairies. Awesome, Charlie!
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Date: 2/21/2017 6:52:00 AM
Thank you my sweet friend...
Date: 2/19/2017 9:11:00 AM
What a delightful narrative, Charlie! Meant for children, but I admit that it appealed to me, too. Hope it appeals to the contest judge, too. Regards // paul
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Date: 2/22/2017 11:11:00 PM
I'delighted you enjoyed it Paul, I'always look forward to a comment from someone as poetically gifted as you, thank you...
Date: 2/18/2017 9:13:00 AM
Good Morning, Charlie: Such a wondrous tale you have woven. A spirit like this really does exist to those who believe. I live in a forest setting and see the magic every day. Overnight here spring bulbs have sent up green shoots. I am adding this to my FAVS. It will secure a winning Place, Hugs, SuZ
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Date: 2/18/2017 10:33:00 AM
Believe, Suzanne. I am so very pleased you liked my wee tale, thank you...
Date: 2/18/2017 8:54:00 AM
I love it! A magical encounter eloquently expressed.
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Date: 2/18/2017 10:31:00 AM
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Richard, that means a lot, thank you...
Date: 2/17/2017 2:11:00 PM
How fairy tale! wow i have nice time with Laila, Dancing with Laila in dream, tale is live in your beautiful lines. :)
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Date: 2/17/2017 2:54:00 PM
Very nice to meet new friends Ali, thanks for the visit and encouragement...
Date: 2/17/2017 12:46:00 PM
Cool fairy tale, Charlie. Made me feel like a kid again too like Winged Warrior said. Now can you conjure up a fair maiden to kiss this old frog, eh. Lol! Heartwarming poetry though. Brought a smile to my face. Love and peace.
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Date: 2/17/2017 2:06:00 PM
So glad you enjoyed it Freddie, thank you...
Date: 2/17/2017 9:31:00 AM
I am a kid again!...although no too much of a leap lol...great one Charlie...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 2/17/2017 10:21:00 AM
My very great pleasure to have contributed to your childhood, thank you WW...
Date: 2/17/2017 1:20:00 AM
what a wonderful and lovely write..I will be glad to see your name in the winner's list and i won't be surprised if you achieve the highest Standard ! I missed reading your poems and i hope that I was remembered ~HUgs~Red
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Date: 2/17/2017 1:27:00 AM
Where have you been Darlin Red??? You've been missed. So glad to see you back. Hope you enjoyed this little diddy and look forward to more visits.
Date: 2/16/2017 10:29:00 PM
I liked this one Charlie, I love stories like this, even for us grown up children!
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Date: 2/16/2017 10:53:00 PM
So glad you enjoyed it Arthur...
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