I heard the tinkling voices then,
Whispering with glee.
Excited little chattering
That seeked some sport with me.
They said that I had lost my mind,
My heart was stolen, gone.
That babbling, teasing little sound
Got louder and went on.
And all the other noises
That will make a forest's song,
Were drowned out by the cackling
Of the scornful fairy throng.
They called that I was lost, a fool,
Those mocking elfin sprites,
And capered oft from branch to branch,
Hopping with delight.
I smiled, indulged their fancies
And endured along the path,
And every stone did taunt my love,
And every bush did laugh.
But as I reached the stile again,
The voices semed to go;
The teasing was the peaceful brook,
The sneers, cow's gentle low,
Accusing eyes, the sun's warm face,
The jeering, magpie's bill.
I turned and touched my cap to them
And went, on fuller still.

Some great images here, Keveen.

Thanks,that means a lot.Everyone on here've sent very encouraging comments to this nervy newbie

i like how u make everything so imaginable i agree with mamta i like how its a litttle semi story within its good

Keveen, I love the flow of this poem. I also think the imagery is great.

A very well written and whimsical piece.

Would you consider breaking it into quatrains? That would make it even more readable, in my opinion.

enchanting---------------------

near wycombe, bucks-----

derbyshire has an art school there

Nice portrayal of various sounds here. And I actually had to check the dictionary for "stile" heh

Really good images created here.

Thanks for the read becky

This flowed really well. I agree that breaking it up may make it an easier read, but I quite enjoyed this poem. The rhyme and rhythm worked well.

Really well put together. I enjoyed it a great deal.

Actually, I enjoyed as it is... it has a natural flow to me, and each line kind of encouraged me to almost 'rush' onto the next one... almost like there was an under-current of urgency to it all... which (I think) fits in with the subject. I personally feel that breaking it up would... well... 'break it up' lol. For me... 'as is' please! Nice one!
peace - alan