Night of Faeries

A poem of the faerie folk at night.

The morning finds the young lasses milking
And the young lads in the fields cutting
Rams, ewes, and lambs eat and grow fat.
The hens lay eggs while the roosters are strutting.

The sun rises up for his daily walk,
Drawing the day across the sky.
He takes his daylight with him to another place
Because the moon's time is nigh.

Evening falls across the heather
And the stars come out to dance.
The faerie folk come to life
And fill the night with their lyrical chants.

The mists on the moors swirl and caper about,
Taking rock and tree to embrace.
The faerie folk make merry and dance about
'Neath the silver of the moon's face.

They dance to music as old as time,

Melodies and rhythms from long ago.

Verses sung in ages long past,

Songs only faerie folk know.

They sing and dance under the moon and stars,

As long as the night covers them about.

But the moon and the faerie folk must go their ways

For 'tis time for the sun to come out.

Copyright 2011, William M. Winegar

Reviews

[Caleb Pendleton]

Though I can say there are a view poetic things that I disagree with, I feel this poem is extremely solid. While I'm not sure there's actually a point, the imagery itself is quite enjoyable. If we made a museum of words-as-art, this would be one of the main attractions. What it lacks in purpose it makes up in beauty.

[Peter Coakley]

Sounds like a great place to live.

[E.V. Black]

Oh my goddess, absolutely lovely. Definitely needs more. :3

[almaraye]

Beautiful added Mike ~~

[?]

Oh what a beautiful morning sunrise. And the evening stars and moon are more beauftiful. What a wonderful picture you have painted.
Love the imagery

[Kat Collins]

The twinkling stars their canopy bed, dancing and flitting to their heart's content. The fireflies of the night, flashing to and fro, their lyrical notes sighs among dreamer's lips. I love the delightful scene you portray!

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I like what you have added.........:)

[Judy Ponceby]

Lovely imagery. Beautiful flow to your words as well.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

With the vivid imagery and feelings of pure hear....this poem was a joy to read.
It left me hungry for more story...but ended in just the right place.

[∂αʌ<..]

waiting impatiently for more...this is one very interesting piece!

[Kenneth The Poet]

Intriguing piece. Very cool. Feels like a story that circulate among the Druids and Celts long ago.