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The Leprechaun and the Raven . . . (reworked)
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The Leprechaun and the Raven . . . (reworked) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 The Leprechaun and the Raven by Linda L. Dowd Through the open window, I spied a leprechaun. ~ Dancing in my garden, in the early rays of dawn. I stood quite still and listened, to his singsong incantations. He sang from deep within his soul, of his joys and lamentations. He’d spin and twirl ~ leap and prance, and kick his heels up high. With flap of arms ~ he tried to rise, in to the rainbow sky. He landed on his bottom, but his smile belied his pain. He then popped up with alacrity, and then he tried again. The flapping and the waving, soon tired his tiny arms. ~ “It seems that I'm a leprechaun who has lost his lucky charms!” Lines of sheer frustration, soon etched his elfin face. He raised a tiny fist up high, ~ trilling, “This is a disgrace!” “My fairy friends have gossamer wings and go flitting about the sky. But here I sit ~ stuck on the ground. “Oh me! Oh me! Oh my!” He sauntered thru’ the garden paths, alone and feeling blue. ~ Knowing what he wanted, but not knowing what to do. The elf then heard a raven, ~ cawing out his name. He couldn't bear to meet its eyes, as he hung his head in shame. “What seems to be the problem?”, ~ the raven asked, quizzically. “Might I lend a helping wing, ~ to end your misery?” “Thank you for your kindness, but there’s nothing you can do. I’m just a hapless, wingless elf, who can't fly up in yonder blue.” “I long for a pair of gossamer wings that could lift me high in the air. But all I have are two tiny arms, that are unable to fly me there.” “Rejoice, my friend ~ the time has come, for the bell of joy to ring. Hop aboard the Raven Express, flown by feathered wing. He climbed upon the raven’s back, and held on very tight. And soon the two were swooping, through skies so blue and bright. The leprechaun delighted, in all that he could see. ~ He was even happier, than he hoped he'd ever be. A vista lay before him. ~ Lakes, rivers, hills and streams. Everything was lovelier, than the visions in his dreams. The world was much bigger, than he ever thought it’d be. It stretched for miles and miles, ~ from sea to shimmering sea. When the flight was over, the crow cawed, “Don’t be blue”. If ever you'd like to fly again, ~ I’ll come around for you.” Feeling a sense of freedom, and a peace within himself. ~ He no longer envied others, for he was glad to be an elf. . [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-11-2009 12:11 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A delightfully uplifting write.  |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
A very cheerful poem. And, such a delightful read. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ Top o' the mornin', to you Kacy! I aim to delight and uplift! ~ Mission accomplished!  May your day filled with lots of lucky charms! Love 'n a hug, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oklahoma's Sweetest Rose ! Greetings, Sweet Sue! Thanks for stopping by! ~ May your Easter be a joy-filled one! Love 'n a warm hug, Linda |
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k_love_02 Junior Member
since 2008-07-07
Posts 24 |
I love this poem, its such a great story, and you can almost see the real thing unfolding in your head.....frame by frame it's so clear...very nice and a good moral. To help fulfill a need for someone might just be the biggest gift of all. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
k_love_02 ~ Thank you, Love! I appreciate your enthusiastic appreciation of my poem! EA |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
I love the elf and imp in you, Linda. She certainly has wings, and I see them everytime I'm on your page. She's never earthbound but for pitstops to check her treasures here, and leaves gift of levity and warmth from a sparkling heart.   |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Wonderful story and a joy it brings to be uplifted on caring wings Hope |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
About time leprechauns get their due in poetry. *S* Loved the story too. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
The body of this and the tightness of the rhyme and flow is amazing. The story is just too cute too! The elf needed that and so do we all. Loved it. Eric |
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Namyh Senior Member
since 2009-01-20
Posts 988 |
Earth Angel - Here I was thinking that sadness, frustration and the lack of friendship were afflictions of the real world only to find out that they get resolved in the world of fantasy. May we all take a lesson from that. Thanks EA for an inventive and creative story that puts a smile on anyone reading it, like me. Namyh |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Lakes lie there before him. ~ And rivers, hills and streams. Everything was lovelier, than the visions in his dreams. Dear Linda you just amaze me with your imagination and the way you wrote that poem was just a delight to read. A gold star for this one my dear. Love you. Lindsay |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Linda, This is well arranged, and well written. Love Bobby |
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Suncleaver Member
since 2009-01-18
Posts 481Stafford England |
A nice comical poem Linda. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Klassy One ~ Well, bless your sweet soul for those especially kind words! I was already smiling when I saw that you were back ~ but after reading your generous response to my post, my smile is even broader! THANK YOU!!! Love from my inner child to yours! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
High, Hope!  We all need to be lifted up every now and then. I was happy that the leprechaun was finally happy to be himself! lol Up, up and awaaaay! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Chalmette Guy ~ Hi, CG! Most people think that leprechauns have all the good luck of the Irish ~ shamrocks, lucky charms, Keebler Cookies, pots of gold at the end of rainbows etc., etc. However, some leps are less fortunate and need a friend to "lift" them up ~ and in this case, literally! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
E T Home ~ Good morning, Eric! I'm glad you like my story about the leprechaun who went from hapless to happy! Thank you for your thoughtful reply! Have a happy day! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Namyh ~ What a nice thing ~ er, things! ~ to say! I appreciate your kind response and the thought that you put into it. Love & Leprechaun Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
LindsayP ~ Hi, LP! I must admit that I do have a rather fertile imagination. It comes in handy if ever I become a tad bit bored. Which truly is not that often. As always, it was a pleasure to read your reply! Love you too, my dear Aussie friend! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
R.E.J. ~ Greetings, dear Bobby! Thank you for saying so! I never met a leprechaun that I didn't like! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suncleaver ~ Happy spring greetings, to you, my friend! I like to tell stories and I like to make people laugh! ~ so your response has me smiling! Have a great day! Linda |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Linda, nice read and lovely work, i like the last stanza and its strong meaning Feeling a sense of freedom, and a peace within himself. ~ He no longer envied others, for he was glad to be an elf I would like so much feel like that. thanks for the touching poem. yann |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
Earth Angel This was a fun read, it kept me occupied all the way through. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yann the Man ~ "Hello" 2 U 2 Being comfortable in our own skin, is something that we all need to be for a happy, fulfilled life. I wish that for you, my friend! Thank you for stopping by and for your touching reply. Love 'n a hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
critical mass ~ Thanks for saying so! It pleases me that my story held your attention from beginning to end! ~ and that you found it a "fun" read! EA |
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rad802 Member
since 2008-04-19
Posts 279KY U.S.A. |
enjoyable read Rick Delmonico |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - a most uplifting write, enjoyed reading them... BC |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
A case of treading, or should I say flying over, the other man's grass, and realising that it is no greener than home. An enchanting tale, and I know just the person to read this to. Thank you. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A delightful read, my friend. *S* I think my spirits found a kind raven (or angelic wings *G*)... for they certainly are lifted! *S* |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
rad ~ I'm pleased you enjoyed the read, Rad Rick! Love, Light, & Leprechauns! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ Hi, Bill! An "uplifting write" about a leprechaun who was rightly lifted up! lol Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Osprey ~ I used to live in a neighbourhood where all the streets were named after birds. Our street ran off of Osprey! I believe it is in the hawk family. I was touched when I read that you plan on reading my poem for someone! Please give them a warm hug from me ~ and keep one for yourself! Thank you for your thought-filled response! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern One ~ Belle, you can hop aboard this Angel Air Express anytime you need a lift! ~ Spiritual or otherwise! Please note that leprechauns have been known to be very generous to those who are kind to them. ~ and I'm sure that would give you lift or a different nature! Loves 'n Lifts, Linda Lou |
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