Where the Fairies Live

At the top of a very long, high hill Stands a magnificent magnolia tree, From which a sound most shrill Calls to mind a charming fantasy. It is said fairies live in the blooms Those huge white, showy flowers, [We cut to decorate pristine rooms] Are their castle turrets and towers. Comes winter the fairies migrate On the backs of the south-winging bird Of their existence there is no debate One only has to take the tree’s word. And, believe that the fairies are there As surely as the silvery green leaves Are their ballrooms for a spring dance, A belief to which everyone cleaves .... Such things must never be left to chance.
Written July 21, 2022 [dedicated to Caren Krutsinger]
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 9:14 PM
I love this faerie poem so much! I have read it twice, and I have found that each line is prettier with each read. I am diving in for a third read, Hank and it is 11:13 p.m. on a Saturday night! What? How sweet that you dedicated this to me I am honored to the maximum degree!
Hankins Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Aw, I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Caren, and it was a distinct pleasure to dedicate it to you.
Foster Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 11:54 AM
never be left to chance... wonderful... wonderful... Ann
Hankins Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 2:52 PM
Thank you, Ann. Fairies, I am told, will live as long as we believe in them. Count me in!
Logan Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 8:52 AM
I am envious of the fantasy world in which Caren mingles with faeries. This is quite a whimsical treat that I'm sure Caren will adore.
Hankins Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 9:25 AM
Actually, I am, too. Caren is a very, very special person. I cannot believe she is still doing elementary school counseling, although she is extremely good at it...and she has signed up for next year! As you know, she is one of my very favorite people on Soup.
Tor Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 4:48 AM
I am sure she will appreciate what you have written for her Milton. Have a nice day Milton, I hope your eye is completely healed from surgery...
Hankins Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 8:38 AM
Thank you, Michael. It is doing fine, and I will be having the other eye done this Wednesday.
Cunningham Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 11:27 PM
Lovely dedication to Caren, she'll be honoured by this Milton. Tom
Hankins Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 8:38 AM
Thanks, Tom. I imagined she would. She's such a delightful person and interesting poet.
Wolf Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 8:25 PM
Caren will be delighted, and so will all the Eiries in Eire-Lond! ~ L.L. (Little Leprechaun)
Hankins Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 8:39 AM
Well, I hope so, gw. Thanks for the note.
Edmonds  Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 4:16 PM
That’s beautiful Milton, Caren will be thrilled… Belle
Hankins Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 6:16 PM
I don't know about that, Bellevue, but she was an inspiration for it, so I felt I needed to mention her.
Flood Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 3:18 PM
I always thought you were away with the fairies, Milt. Ha ha… seriously, a magical write, I’m sure Caren will be delighted.
Hankins Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 6:17 PM
Oh, no, Terry. I love fairies! I find Caren's poems on the subject truly delightful. Yeah, I suppose it could be considered magical, but I'd rather say fantastic! (chuckling)
Rose  Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 2:22 PM
What a wonderful poem I am sure she will love it, I love fairies too, you describe their habitat really well Milton :)
Hankins Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 6:18 PM
Thanks, M.R.R. I hope so.
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