When Would the Faeries Return
Elf marveled at the forest’s spectacular quiet
his feet made soft sounds as he walked through
when would the faeries return?
they usually came back by the Ides of March
a yellow butterfly gave Elf a gentle blink
a warning that an ogre or gremlin was near
butterflies are the best warning signs a forest has
Elf dove under a mushroom and stilled his breathing
a mean-looking ogre marched straight toward him
Elf shut his eyes, and put himself into a fetal position
Hoping not to be noticed or sniffed out
a faerie’s giggle woke him up a few minutes later.
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