A Forest Fairy Tale

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Good write.
All the very best to you and your family for the holidays.

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Sunday, December 18, 2011 (22:41:29)

I had so much fun with this, thank you for reading and commenting, Helen-Lee. Have a very Merry Christmas, Mary Ann


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A wispy piece with some nice use of sound.

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Sunday, December 18, 2011 (22:43:42)

Thank you, William - So kind of you to read and comment, truly appreciated. Happy holidays to you and your family, Mary Ann


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Oh this is just lovely!!! Thanks for sharing. I so enjoyed the images and the tinkling rhythm, not to menion the neat rhymes too! A ten and a heart from me. Love, Tasha

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Sunday, December 18, 2011 (22:50:36)

Wheee... Oh Tasha, it literally kept me smiling for hours, to say the least. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes of the season and warm hugs back! Mary Ann


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Very colourful, quite lovely. Makes me want to go down the forest and look for this faery princess

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Sunday, December 18, 2011 (22:53:41)

Our weather person promised "no snow for Christmas"... although that's a little far out! Tee-hee, she's likely out there somewhere, perhaps waiting for you. Thank you so much, Mary Ann


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And so the seasons dance with-in our realms, Beautiful my dear friend. Hugs for this season of good will, dAVE.

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 19, 2011 (12:31:56)

Ah Dave...sometimes one lives only for those all too brief moments of whimsy... me, at least. Thank you so much, mate. Cheers, Mary Ann


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where is she hiding MAry Anns?

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 19, 2011 (12:35:05)

Tee-hee... excellent question, Alana - I love it! Perhaps deep inside all of us - at least I hope so! Thank you 'lil Tiger - Cheers, Mary Ann


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Those places in the mind or physical are getting father away as the years creep on but your light is bright for us all to enjoy. Have a grand tomorrow…Jack

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 19, 2011 (12:44:21)

I can very well imagine her in your woods as well, Jack - thanks again for sharing your wonderful poem of nostalgia with all of us.

Happy holidays to you, Mary Ann


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very nice maryann ,have a good christmas

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 19, 2011 (12:47:38)

Oh Glen, thank you so much and I'm wishing you a very Merry Christmas, too! Here we are still enjoying poetry together after all this time... what a wonderful place to be among friends.

Smiles and cheers, my friend. Mary Ann


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Pick up the pace your losing faith in all your scarce ability..
a great muse and motivator this spirit...but sells you short on skills as this piece proves...great stuff MA

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 19, 2011 (12:50:22)

Ha-ha, thank you for your confidence in me - but you should see me sometimes slipping and tripping on slimy roots and moss... whee!
I pay close attention to my footing out there, wouldn't want a wet behind, now would we? Giggles of Joy, Ron. Hugs, Mary Ann


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a magical piece loved the tone in this poem

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 19, 2011 (12:52:23)

Thank you so much, Starstruck! - I'm wishing you a very Merry Christmas and lots of poetry enjoyment. Have fun, Mary Ann


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hello from your winter poetry buddy! I like it

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 19, 2011 (14:19:27)

Tee-hee, there I was reading your poem while you were reading mine... how cool is that? So glad your mother in law had errands to run, otherwise we'd both be sunk, eh? Merry Christmas, sailor - tip one up on me! LOL! Giggles and cheers, Mary Ann


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Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by floatingpoet on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 (17:52:00)

Always a friend!


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These words feel as though they are seeping out of the earth. You are singing a lost vision of the world.

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 19, 2011 (19:15:40)

One doesn't have to go far from home to be alone in the forest here... just out the back gate. Then one has the choice to be comfortable or wary ... This time of year it's much easier to find my way back, though. Thanks so much for reading and commenting - truly appreciated. Happy holidays, Mary Ann


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I love the whimsical tone of this one and the pacing of the rhythm. Fun to read

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 19, 2011 (19:19:54)

Thanks so much, Bonnie... so glad you enjoyed it. I've been working on small poems and teaching myself to write Haiku... oh my oh my, I can't even reply succinctly - absorbing to say the least! Cheers, Mary Ann


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very good and pleasant write
the gait fof the verses and stanzas
splendedly moves the piece along.

i'm impressed!

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 19, 2011 (19:34:13)

Thank you, Ken! - To achieve a sense of movement, wonderful feedback very much appreciated. I get into the sound thing, hoping it'll work... way cool. Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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A very whimsical poem with lots of beautiful joy. So feminine and full of grace. Heart lifting and very visual. You're the best. Arsaces

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 (02:21:38)

Longing for the outdoors, my friend; sometimes writing can make it seem as if I'm there even when I'm not. It felt joyful and entirely whimsical. Thank you for feeling it too. Best wishes, Mary Ann


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ahhhhh, a lovely piece of wimsey you've penned my friend! Congratulations on this well-deserved 1st place today!

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 (02:38:00)

Ahhhh I'm always so happy to see you, Sandy - and where is your newest posting, may I ask? I'm missing your poetry as well as you, rattling around in gp as I am. Hoping all is well, I'm thanking you and wishing you and your family happy holidays. Cheers, Mary Ann


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spell bound!
D.

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 (16:12:43)

Tee... Thanks so much!
Cheers, Mary Ann


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I love your rhythm of rhymes. It's flows so nicely.

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 (16:28:35)

Thanks, L ... really appreciated! Especially nice since I finally found your poetry to read, as well. Love your sense of energy and flair!

Happy holidays, Mary Ann


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Like an ol' Irish tale Mary Ann...beautiful.
Merry Xmas and Peace.
Harry

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 (18:43:20)

Ah, now I'm picturing myself in a long, flowing skirt...
a white silk blouse and a plaid, tight fitting bodice.
Thank you, Harry - for the momentary reverie.
Merry Christmas and Peace it is, my friend
Mary Ann


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hey. where did my comment go???
must have been restless spirits that stole it.
i'm gonna skip across a cheerful brook with the hound shortly....i'm sure one of us will get wet ha ha - your mate paul.

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 (20:45:59)

Ah, such a pleasant walk with your best'est girl.... mind you two don't slip on mossy rocks and get your feet all wet. Thank you, Paul. Gp's computer loves us both, eh? Hugs and jingle bells, Mary Ann


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Very pretty - you paint a picture and a mood with the content and the way the words fit together - true artistry!

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Thursday, December 22, 2011 (11:53:20)

Smiles and thank you's, Donna; so glad you enjoyed it!
Very best wishes for a Merry Christmas, Mary Ann


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I love this. This is definitely whimsical. I agree with Sandy and everybody else here, too.

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Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, December 23, 2011 (12:40:31)

Ah, thank you, Sammi - so glad you enjoyed it!
Is it snowy where you are? Tee, Merry-Merry...
Hugs 'n Cheers, Mary Ann


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Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by FuchsiaFestival! on Friday, December 23, 2011 (12:42:33)

unfortunately NOT.

I think it should start snowing; it is winter.


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Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, December 23, 2011 (12:48:16)

Ha-ha, none here either; although our spirits are high and we can imagine!


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Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by FuchsiaFestival! on Friday, December 23, 2011 (12:50:05)

but our spirits are high.


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I haven't yet been afforded ratin' this piece of magnificence but if I git the chance .... First read after 'bout six years absence 'n' I got a home run with a knock out punch in the first round. Thanks fer the journey.
wabl
KenMoore
cowboypoet

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, December 23, 2011 (12:45:13)

Welcome back, KenMoore; home for the holidays! Poetic cowboy stories gratefully anticipated, you may have to rebuild from scratch!
Thank you for your kindness, Ken - I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, Mary Ann


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What a beauty Ms Anns, come
camping to Aussie we have forests
and bush and it's a beauty

Aussie Pete

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, December 23, 2011 (21:33:54)

Tee-hee, thank you for the invite, Pete! I would love to dance in your forests, but it's such a long swim from here. Smiles of welcome, I can already tell you're going to have great fun here.

Cheers, mate - Mary Ann


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wow this is an excellent piece my friend, i enjoyed it and thank you for posting it have a good holiday

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 26, 2011 (14:11:05)

Thanks so much, Ray - so glad you enjoyed it.
Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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What a wonderful description of the forest, and the joyful time spent there! Merry Christmas.

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 26, 2011 (14:22:14)

I had so much fun writing it... Thank you, Chris; so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Mary Ann


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This is lovely, Maryanns! The rhythm, the images, the entire poems is lovely. I felt as if I were really watching a fairy tale. Have a wonderful New Year!

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, December 26, 2011 (14:25:41)

Thank you, Paula - so glad you enjoyed it! Happy holidays to you, too!
Cheers, Mary Ann


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Maryann... I have had a hard time reading poetry lately. I have come to your page many times over the last few days. This morning caught my mind clear. It seems that I have been trying to read poetry to fast, the words were blinding me and I needed to slow down.

This poem reminds me of my yellow tom making me follow him with his calls I want you to bring me in but just not now. Why do cats like to stop short of where one is standing and not come to you or run away? When Johnny is hungry this does not happen and that seems to be all day long.

There is a question I would like to ask about the use of the word And in the last stanza. I try not to over use the word And not saying you overused it here. I only have a fifty grade education,but remember being told the word is to be used once in a sentence and yet this is a stanza in poetry which is a work of art. I hope this comment is also. Do you think that the first use of the word And in the last stanza could have been another word? I fight the word And all the time.

These are two ways I would have written the first line of that last stanza leaving And out:

I skip across a cheerful brook where laughter drowns her out,

I skip across a cheerful brook as laughter drowns her out,

Mary I thank you for standing by me when I needed a friend with understanding...

BWP... I hope you enjoyed my heart felt comment. James... I hope you and yours have a wonderful 2012..........

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 (14:38:15)

Awww, hey there and and and (of course you're right, James, usually I try to, too!). Maybe laziness on my part, taking the easy way out to complete the rhythm right to the end. I quite enjoyed "being there" as I wrote and fussed over it; I was in such sheer enjoyment nothing could intrude. Wish it was possible to go there any time I want to...

Good to hear from you, my buddy my friend - and absolutely, Yes - I enjoyed your heartfelt comments and pertinent advice very, very much! So glad to hear your cheerful voice and see you writing poetry once again.

Cheers, happy 2012 and xoxoxo's - Your bud, Mary Ann


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G'day maryann...
This poem is like a canter on a horse maryann. Nice and bouncy lines. Ah yes, those fairies in a forest always provide a colouful and welcome scene.
Thanks again maryann.
Lindsay

Re: A Forest Fairy Tale (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 (13:58:16)

Ah, I had to stop and re-read it, Lindsay - try to recapture the sense of excitement. The Holidays are coming... we had a nice big tree which the kitties enjoyed thoroughly and the neighborhood was all lit up in beautiful colored lights. Thank you so much for stopping by this joyful poem! Cheers, Mary Ann


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