La Fee Verte

The Green Fairy

Has anyone seen me on this fine day?
'twas only gone for a moment
then thought I would stay.

Shhh listen now, oh so carefully.
Tis my sweet Artemisia
And the holy trinity.

Such a strangelovely visit we had we three
Grand wormwood, green anise
Florence fennel and me.

Vincent, Oscar and Ernest my how we did chat.
But was there one more?
Yes, Henri that old chap.

Cube of sugar, iced water and trusty dear spoon,
Just a few more drips now
And I'll be the moon.

Petals fall and drift slowly from bohemian flower
The time has been lovely
This milky green hour.

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

The old absinthe trick, huh...nicely written. So many of the greats were into this beautiful and deadly little elixir. Nice read...I like the flow, good tempo, strong imagery; very sensual, and yet has a matter of fact quality that I quite like. A classical piece I can appreciate.

[R. L. Ives]

Thank you. I appreciate your review.

This was actually quite a fun. I've always had a curiosity about this strange brew. I took inspiration from it for a piece of jewelry I made which in turn inspired this write.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Interesting...I remember a while back I found absinthe at the local Costco, and I was so excited I purchased it. Of course, it's not the same stuff as it was back then, as wormwood in any decent amount is potentially fatal, but it still packed a bit of a punch, and it was fun to do the whole sugar cube and water bit. :)

[EChaps]

Nice imagery, clever way of bringing together the fairy to represent the absinthe. Very lovely work!

[R. L. Ives]

This is probably one of my favorite writes. Thank you for the review.

[quinfinn]

this is terrific! written so well and worded to perfection. you may color me impressed!

[R. L. Ives]

And you color me *pink*

Thank you, yet again :}

[icelandicblue]

A magical and mystical setting, befitting a green fairy. 'Twas something quite compelling about it.

[R. L. Ives]

Thank you.

This picture was in my head all day and had I been given the talent to draw or paint, that is what I would have done. But since I wasn't I hope I am able to share that through these words.