'twixt Grass and Oak

‘twixt grassy tuft and bark of ancient oak,
as silky dew collects in crystal pools,
the chosen eye may witness faery folk,
though must remember ne’er to break the rules.

An honour and a charm bestowed upon
a child, who secrets promises to keep;
as dreamland calls and daylight hours are gone,
bough’s silver dust is sprinkled in her sleep.

A passage safe, both to and from their land
of harebell hats and wings of filigree.
In twilight dawn their blessing is at hand,
to keep her safe wherever she may be.

If of her precious gift she speaks, alas
she’ll ne’er see fae again 'twixt oak and grass.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/11/2010 11:51:00 AM
I'm picturing a little fairie world at the bottom of the garden. Like Nikko said, it's so like pictures in old write story books >> James
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Date: 6/6/2010 6:25:00 AM
I really enjoyed reading this again, Sharon :)---totally love your sonnets and this one is really dreamy can't help but say this in hushed tones (hmm and those illustrations in Enid Blyton books pop in my mind yet again!)--post more of those lovely sonnets of yours!! :D hugs, --nikko :)
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Date: 6/5/2010 10:56:00 AM
Yes, yes, you are truly another sonneteer on the Soup. It's so great for me to see someone else, Sharon!! and you actually use enjambment too. YIPPPEEE. This is so cute. and the way you keep the iambic meter going. Awesome. Luv,Andrea ps you can do Italian. they are not difficult, Sharon!
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Date: 6/5/2010 10:53:00 AM
First, "My Destiny" is the name of my stream poem. It was a sonnet that I posted beginning of January. I saw it on page 4, which was my first page of poetry since joining. It's after the middle of that final page! Now let me read THIS sonnet!
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Date: 6/5/2010 3:34:00 AM
A nice Shakespearean sonnet. The last two lines sums up the message
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Date: 6/5/2010 12:26:00 AM
A really good read Quite Charming
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