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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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Date: 7/22/2022 9:14:00 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!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/23/2022 9:30:00 AM
Aw, I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Caren, and it was a distinct pleasure to dedicate it to you.
Date: 7/22/2022 11:54:00 AM
never be left to chance... wonderful... wonderful... Ann
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/22/2022 2:52:00 PM
Thank you, Ann. Fairies, I am told, will live as long as we believe in them. Count me in!
Date: 7/22/2022 8:52:00 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.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/22/2022 9:25:00 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.
Date: 7/22/2022 4:48:00 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...
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/22/2022 8:38:00 AM
Thank you, Michael. It is doing fine, and I will be having the other eye done this Wednesday.
Date: 7/21/2022 11:27:00 PM
Lovely dedication to Caren, she'll be honoured by this Milton. Tom
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/22/2022 8:38:00 AM
Thanks, Tom. I imagined she would. She's such a delightful person and interesting poet.
Date: 7/21/2022 8:25:00 PM
Caren will be delighted, and so will all the Eiries in Eire-Lond! ~ L.L. (Little Leprechaun)
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/22/2022 8:39:00 AM
Well, I hope so, gw. Thanks for the note.
Date: 7/21/2022 4:16:00 PM
That’s beautiful Milton, Caren will be thrilled… Belle
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/21/2022 6:16:00 PM
I don't know about that, Bellevue, but she was an inspiration for it, so I felt I needed to mention her.
Date: 7/21/2022 3:18:00 PM
I always thought you were away with the fairies, Milt. Ha ha… seriously, a magical write, I’m sure Caren will be delighted.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/21/2022 6:17:00 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)
Date: 7/21/2022 2:22:00 PM
What a wonderful poem I am sure she will love it, I love fairies too, you describe their habitat really well Milton :)
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/21/2022 6:18:00 PM
Thanks, M.R.R. I hope so.

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