Laurie Ginn Poet Rhyme

The Tulip Fairies

Deep in the land of the Cumberland
Where the moonbow blushes the sky
The tulip fairies were dancing
As the tune of the loon filled the sky

Dearest Nell Louise looked especially gay
In her skirt of dogwood blossom
So light on her feet and quite admired
By a wide eyed baby opossum 

She danced through the night with her sisters
Her favorite was sweet Madeline
They swayed to the music of the night
While their suitors waited in line

Friend toad he did sing his heart out
He lent his bass to the loon
He wasn’t much for dancing
But oh how that froggy could croon

Before the dawn could creep
Back to their tulips they’d fly
They’d snuggle in tight in their cup homes
As the breeze rocked a sweet lullaby 

Dedicated to Nell Louise Wise
In memory of Madeline Ainsworth

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James Marshall Goff June 30, 2009 at 7:31 PM oh Laurie! this dedicated poem is just magic! what a thought fantasy you have treated me to!!! yes! the Bellwort flower blooms across the forest floor in Northern Minnesota in May! really stunning to see these tiny yellow-bells everywhere!! thanks for comments! jim

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen May 3, 2009 at 4:53 AM Laurie, This poem is amazing. It is absolutely perfect in every way. It was a pleasant whimsical awakening this Sunday morning. Keep writing. Love, Dane

John Rhinem April 30, 2009 at 1:28 PM ....This lovely write here, seems to be somewhat of a sequel, comparitive to "Your" last wonderful post!!!?:):)~Perhaps carving a futures path, unto the course of "Your Beautifully Crafted & Creative Writings" to come!!!?:):)~And I would say and believe, that these are just reflections and glimpses, into "The Beauty" that truly lies within "Your Precious Heart!!!!?":):)~"Very Astonishingly Lovely & Beautiful Write!!!!":):)~Lets go visit "Your" latest treasure....

John Rhinem April 30, 2009 at 1:20 PM Smile~This made me laugh with "Your Wonderful Humor," which I found sprinkled amid the tender, creative and beautiful words of "Your Precious Heart!!!!":):)~"Hello Priceless, Gifted & Beautiful Laurie Ginn!!!!":):)~I hope that "Your" day is going splendidly for "You" dear lady!!!?:):)~And it was so nice to hear from "You" yesterday~"Thank You" for that!!!!:):)....cont....

Daver Austin April 30, 2009 at 7:41 AM This poem is delightful. Beatrix Potter would have painted and written about such. You are such a wonderful child, Laurie. Love, daver in admiration.

Edward Orozco April 29, 2009 at 7:31 PM Really touching piece! - darkpoet

Laura Mckenzie April 29, 2009 at 2:50 PM I love this fun fresh write very lovely! Laura :)

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire April 29, 2009 at 8:24 AM Dear Laurie, What a Great dedication YOU are so amazing I would LOVE to travel in YOUR mind investigating YOUR Genious LOVE ALWAYS...HG

Carrie Richards April 29, 2009 at 7:06 AM Ahhh...Ms Ginn....you touched my heart with this one this morning! This one could be sung....I can see the grandsweets dancing and singing to this....you do have a knack for this kind of poetry....keep writing, and as you write, you are creating more and more smiles...mine included!! :)

Christopher Higgins April 29, 2009 at 5:57 AM This is very beautiful..Love the fact that you put a face to this poem..giving it a location and bringing me there..strong write that travels deep in the bones sister friend..keep on shouting with your words waking the dead from their slumber.