The Fairy Tree

How's about a bit of folklore?

Alone it stood in midst of field
legend goes, since days of yore,
a hawthorne tree, where fairies,
dance in symphony,
according to local folklore

But there came a day, sad to say
the old Squire passed away,
and with his demise,
town council's advise,
the tree must be go, it's in the way

As John DeLorean had factory plans
to build upon the land,
but against such folly, O' by golly
in life, the Squire had fought,
to stall and scupper his master plan

The wheels of industry plundered on
as is oft the case,
and heavy plant, did supplant
the airy fairy's hawthorne tree,
despatched without trace

But what Mr DeLorean didn't know
unlike the Squire himself,
bad luck for life, trouble and strife
to uproot the Fairy's sacred tree,
and so they summoned up a vengeful elf

Who cast a nasty spell upon tycoon and car
their future it went back,
no hurry in Dunmurry, ten years passed
before production, soon bankruptcy
and later arrest for trafficking 'crack'

So, if e'er you come across the hawthorne
be mindful of its aura,
cut yourself a stick, careful, don't get a prick
then please, leave well alone,
for it is sacrosanct and sacred to fauna and flora!

http://www.yourirish.com/folklore/irish-fairy-trees

Author's Note

Take a look at the link to get the full picture..

Reviews

[Zoe Richardson]

That's a great deal more interesting than poor financial skills and total lack of business acumen. Tell me...do you think the fairies could build a time machine out of a hawthorn tree? I'd pay good money to see that! Your poem is so clever and witty, and a warning to all. Well done!

[Tom]

Many thanks for your visit and thoughtful review!

[Lydia Shutter]

Don't mess with fairies who live in beautiful trees....their spells will makes sure you are sorry if you do. There is fantasy and reality woven here....and the tapestry is so lovely, Tom. Never did like those DeLorean cars! Lydi**

[Tom]

You've got it Lydia, don't mess with the fairies or else?

Thank you my friend!

[Sami Khalil]

What a great take on Folklore and fairies with vengeance and bad luck to those who put a curse on helpless trees and themselves. We all reap what we plant. Your pen is true and magical.

[Tom]

'Reap what you plant' ... I like that, thank you Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome, Tom.

[kitty]

Just like I believe in miracles, I believe in fairies! This piece took me to scenes in the gardens of The Chalice Well in Glastonbury. Delightful read.

[Tom]

Yes, I'm sure a mystical place as well, thank you Kitty!

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

I like this, Tom. I am a fan of fairy tales. As always, you made a fantastic piece here with a different style.
Kudos!

[Tom]

Thank you Dhaye for your welcome, long overdue visit and as always encouraging critique!

[Beccy]

There is more in this world than we know; never should we dismiss such things lightly, or as you say, ill will befall.

Enjoyed this Tom, an entertaining poem and a salutary lesson all rolled into one.

Beccy.

[Tom]

thank you Beccy, yes, tread carefully?

[Tomás Ó C..]

Great retelling of the story... a Kerry TD Helay Rae declared the bad roads in Kerry were due to the fairy forts destryoed in the county... a right novel excuse!!!

[Tom]

Yes indeed, stay off their patch, me thinks!

Thank you Sir!

[Norman 223]

Thanks for this, Tom. I knew about fairy duns swallowing up those that trod on them them, but your account of the hawthorn causing the demise of the De Lorean was far more entertaining (and edifying)
I always thought the gull wing doors was the reason that it never took off - but we all have our flights of fancy :-)

[Tom]

Thank you Norman, yes indeed, the 'little' folk crop up every now and again to make their presence known!

[Great Aunt Astri]

Interesting rhyming scheme, and your 'saga' of the hapless hawthorn, and her revenge, reads beautifully. The message is a timely warning to all who see progress at the expense of the natural world.

[Tom]

Too right Great Auntie, meddle at your peril mankind!

Thank you my dear dear!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

DeLorean's curse, Back to the future, and a merry fairy dance around the folkloric hawthorne tree- such an excellent whirling dervish of a poem! Your eloquent language and sprightly cadence and rhyme danced me through the verses, smiling all the way. Don't fool with Mother Nature- especially Hawthorne trees- point well-penned and well-taken! Kudos!

[Tom]

' Don't fool with Mother Nature, yep, that's it my friend, thank you for reading & commenting !

[Neville]

A smashing write Tom, as always. I don't know how you do it, but you do

[Tom]

Thank you Neville...one does try to please! Lol..