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The Woodland Elf
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The Woodland Elf |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA 
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The Woodland Elf Down beside Persimmon Creek that flows past Whistler’s Mill There used to be a little bridge that may be standing still It was there many years ago when I was by myself That I first saw the tiny thing they called the woodland elf I heard some mystic music as I crossed over the bridge It drifted ‘cross the water from the far side of the ridge I followed the enchanting tune far out in Harper’s Wood And there upon a sunny rock a little creature stood Wearing a ruffled shirt under its green and leafy suit It danced a little jig while playing music on its flute The tiny hat upon its head was a soft pale forest green It was the most amazing sight that I had ever seen I hid among the bushes and watched in awed dismay As over by the flowing brook the creature ran to play It sat next to the water and it watched the bubbles rise Then blew its magic flute and made them float into the skies As bubbles from the brook began to rise in skyward flight The music from the flute brought forth a most amazing sight When the bubbles flew into the air to make a quick escape The notes of music gave each one a new and wondrous shape Flowers, hearts, and animals soon filled the morning air I never will forget the sights that I encountered there Then what happened next is the thing that I had greatly feared The tiny creature spotted me and quickly disappeared From time to time over the years I tried as best I could To spot the little creature I’d seen out in Harper’s Wood I never did see it again, but once when I was there I saw some wondrous bubbles floating up into the air The little elfish creature must have been there closely by A smile came upon my face as I watched the bubbles fly So, if someday you’d like to try and look for it yourself Then cross the bridge by Whistler’s Mill to seek the woodland elf |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh, Stephen, this is wonderful ! I can see it as a childrens book complete with colourful drawings. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
Yes!! Would be a perfect childrens book  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Yes Stephen...a book of childrens poems, complete with illustrations. This write is pure magic! Popping it into my library to read to my granddaughter. Thank you poet Sir! Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ |
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Pressie Member
since 2006-11-14
Posts 157Oklahoma |
Loved it! Omnia vincit amor |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I'm on my way to Persimmon Creek Steve I want to see him!! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wonderfully done, it has a sense of childlike magic and the rhythm is perfect. I agree with everyone else it would make a spectacular children's book. Cheers Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
I can't figure out why I was drawn into it like I had experienced it myself.....Sign of a good poet....take care...Julie kingsangel |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I had read this earlier and now I'm coming back again wonderful write! |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Thank you all for the comments. I'm gonna catch that rascal one of these days. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Steve~ What a total DELIGHT~ Keeping to share with the grandie girlies~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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