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The Leprechaun and the Raven
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The Leprechaun and the Raven |
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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 Copyright 2004 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 ~ kicking his heels high, With flap of arms he tried to rise in to the rainbowed 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 little arms. ~ “Its 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 flit about the sky But here sit I, stuck on the ground, “Oh me! Oh me! Oh my!” He sauntered through 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 his head hung down in shame. “What seems to be the problem?” the bird asked quizzically. “May I lend you a helping wing, and 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 in yonder blue.” “I do not have gossamer wings to lift me in the air, I only have two useless arms ~ unable to fly me there.” “Rejoice, my friend, the time has come, for the bell of joy to ring. Hop aboard this air express, flown by feathered wing. He climbed onto 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 dreamed he'd ever be. Lakes lie there before him, and rivers, hills and streams, ~ Everything far lovelier, than those seen in his dreams. The world was so 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. Whenever you would like to fly, I’ll come around for you.” He felt a sense of freedom, and a peace within himself. He no longer envied others, for he was happy to be an elf. [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (10-15-2004 11:53 AM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
An absolute delight Linda, I enjoyed this and it made me smile! The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Just to let you know ... I loved this but will be back to do a proper reply later. I just popped in during lunch to endulge a bit and found this wonderful piece. Being Irish of course I had to at least peek at it |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Linda - I know you've heard this before, but you would be a fabulous children's author, if you aren't already - and this would make a book of great fun. You've talent my friend, for bringing magic into a tale-  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This cinches it. You've GOT to start publishing in children's periodicals...you capture the imagination of any age, but you have the ability to let children know what fun is, and for us adults? Why we should relish the child in us all... |
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Mary Parry Junior Member
since 2004-10-12
Posts 45Felixstowe, England |
Thankyou for putting a HUGE smile on my face! Mary |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Okay I told you I would be back. I absolutely couldn't wait to come read it again in the peace of my own home with no interruptions. The visual images of his temper tantrum was hilarious to me and very easy to see. I felt as if I were looking outside my window and watching this whole thing happen. A pure joy to read, the vocabulary was great, the images superb, and the story ..... well, fantasmagical. Ummmm can you tell I liked it. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Donna ~ Your smile made me smile and our smiles make other people smile ~ and before you know it, all the people in the world will be smiling from your one sweet smile!  Love, Light, & Smiles, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mark ~ The Irish in me honours the Irish in you! See you later!  Linda the Leprechaun |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan ~ Than you for the kind words of encouragement. I appreciate your appreciation of my poetry! For the love of children, Linda (P.S. I'm working on it!  ) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sunshine ~ Why thank you kindly, Glorious Orb of Light and Love! The child in me honours the child in you! Love & Sunlight, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mary Parry ~ Hi there! Your name is a micro mini poem! Welcome to the home of poetic, kindred spirits. Thanks for the "HUGE smile"! Warm, welcoming hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mark ~ You're back! You liked my poem ~ and I liked your reply! Thenks, Dear Mark! ~ Have a "fantasmagical" day! Warm hugs 'n smiley faces, Linda |
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