the sun will unveil
today’s mystery and magic.
Bonsai
At the edge of the forest
where enchantment begins
grows a tiny tree of goldenrod.
Magic Carpet
There is still time.
Come sit on the soft lush green.
Let the world embrace you.
Each blade of grass grows just for you.
Fairie’s Pincushion
The wee folk embroider
with echinacea needles
using flower filament thread.
Magic Wands
Fairy dust is gathered on magic wands
and used to clean away all ugliness
of sight, word and deed.
Affiance
Betrothed to each other and the earth
fairies place their wedding rings
on flower pillows side by side
during the nuptials.
Adornment
Bejeweled with fungi
the old tree wears
her forest finery.
After the Dance
Only during the solstice
is the veil between the worlds thin enough to see
where fairies hang their dancing shoes.
Lady Slippers
These are the magic shoes that fairies wear
to the Pine Needle Ball each summer solstice.
Moth Magic
Fuzzy lemon drop
wings kissed by lavender
one pink leg steps forward
Discovery
On an ordinary day a walk reveals
the enchanted place
where the golden birch resides
totem for fairies and unicorns.
Glory of the Ordinary
Dandelion
most darling and daring of weeds
the yellow sun that wishes grow upon.
Spring Ephemerals
Native vernal bloomers
sprinkled like fairy dust
across the forest floor.
Primrose
Beloved early guest of spring, goddess of the awakened earth.
Twin blossoms of love and protection mark the entrance to fairyland;
inviting you to venture past the invisible gate and into the world of delight.
Before Twilight
In the magic hours the forest glows
as trees catch the sun and release their dreams.
Golden Willow
In the midst of winter,
the willow shines its golden light.
This is where the fairies dance at night.
Visitors
Like visitors from another planet they appear suddenly and without notice.
Their other worldly beauty is hypnotic. You need not taste them to receive the magic.
Cement Squirrel
It is the magic of care and whimsey
that moves you from spot to spot
to enjoy the views of the garden.