The Fairies: Hibernation in Winter
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One for the child in all of us.
They come in the night, such a wondrous sight,
And their eyes and their wings danced in flames,
From the tiniest mite, to the gangliest sprite,
They laughed at the wonderful game.
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They sneaked in, in two's, and took off their shoes,
So as not to make a noise inside, then crept up the stairs,
With quiet and care,
Making sure too leave no one behind.
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And after they'd peeped, and saw three humans asleep,
They shifted around in a whirl,
'Down to the kitchen' hissed Violet Pippin,
The tiniest, tiniest girl.
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So, picking and poking, 'neath doors , under chairs,
Pulling at curtains, and skipping on stairs,
Whooshing and dropping marmalade on the floor,
Skating and hopping, pulling out drawers.
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A knock at the window , a giggle so soft,
Sweet sugared candy, carried aloft.
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Like birds oh so tiny, with a hush of Fae wings,
Small bodies like fire flies, such delicate things.
With mouths full of chocolate, and faces so red,
They sat covered in ice cream, with jam on their heads,
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Then, sudden movement, footsteps on the stairs,
Some still eating pudding, caught unawares,
A signal, a whisper ,
A snatch of last bite,
Sweet fluttering, like oak leaves, as one, they took flight.
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Lights flickered and glittering, such a strange thing,
Like moonlight on water, a soft shimmering,
Reflecting like rainbows, in moons twilight glow,
They whisper and grumble, line up in a row.
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All slip through the window, holding fast to the pane,
Waiting for stragglers,
Then shut it again.
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Off into the trees, sharing the load,
Some fly to their bushes,
Others take to the road.
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Stores safe now for Winter, So cold it can be,
Food for their children, and warmth for their trees.
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As darkness descended, and peace reigns once more,
Please listen most carefully, for that knock on your door,
Don't shut all your windows, leave cupboards ajar,
For when winter does hit us,
They won't be afar.
Full Copyright of this poem is owned by M. loveridge.
All poems written by M. Loveridge
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I started writing poetry few years ago, and was lucky enough to get this one published in an Anthology, but unfortunatly I did'nt manage to buy the book at the time, for financial reasons. This is the first...
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Hi Randy, Yeah and they take pens, scissors, my motorbike keys, toothbrush oh and at this minute it is my tv remote! mind you I don't know what they want them for.... thanks again Nell
That was lovely and I enjoyed so much. Thank you and keep writing.
Very nice. I'll think of you when my cupboards are ajar. - Carol
Thanks hello and carol, I have no idea where that came from! I was sitting watching tv, and these words just kept buzzing around my head, I felt like swatting them with a fly swat! but I gave up and wrote it down! Perhaps the little devils were hinting!!! thanks again Nell
Hi my dear Nell Rose, so happy to visit, I love your hub the writing is beautifull, I love the picture. Thanks for this lovely moment. See you soon my good friend.:)
Such a cute and imaginative poem. Now I will know who to blame when things go amiss. Ha!
What a beautiful poem, so full of charm and imagery. One of the few poems I've read here that has both rhyme and perfect rhythm. Thumbs up!..and yes, I believe in faeries.
Hi, Keira, thank you so much for your words, you always have something nice to say, I really appreciate it. lol Nell
Hi, Peggy, I always blamed it on gremlins, now I know the difference! thanks a lot, Thanks Green Lotus, I was surrounded by loads of paper by the time I had finished! I was glad to get to the computer. cheers. Nell
Conjures up such lovely images :)
Thanks merseyblue, as long as they behave themselves! thanks for stopping by. Nell
I will be reading this to my 5 year old grandaughter when she gets home from school tomorrow. I can just see her face as I read it to her. Thanks for proving material for me to share with her (and me).. LOL
Thanks ehern, that is the best compliment of all. That is the point of being a writer not the money but the pleasure you get from someone sharing it. I hope she enjoys it. thanks again lol Nell
You struck a really great tone with this one. You can just hear it being read with a twinkle in the eye. Well done, again.
Thanks philip, I just hope the wee folk appreciate it, and stop nicking my motorbike keys! see above all the things gone missing! still can't find them....... thanks again.Nell
Shared your poem with my wife who thinks ,like I do, it is marvellous. Thank you Nell.
Thanks agan, D.A.L, for your nice comments, I just like poetry, and by the time I have it all done on paper, I am exhausted! Glad you like it. Thanks. Nell
Love faeries loved this poem. You are very talented.
Thank you so much Ladyjane. I am glad you like fairies I thought it was just me! cheers Nell
Naughty Fairy! If you meet one, please introduce her to me? Cute post, Nell! I like the way you telling your story. So magical. ^_^
Hi, Freya, I do believe in fairies!! ha ha glad you liked it. thanks again. Nell
Great poetry Nell, meant to get to you yesterday,but first day since I joined I have been so busy. I did miss you though and thought of you, truly.
Hi, Pollyannalana, I know what you mean! I have been belting around so fast that one of these days I will meet myself coming back! ha ha. thanks again nell
Nell, this is so cool. Thank you for the hub. The picture is beautiful
Hi, Granny's House, I am glad you liked it, it is my favourite one. Where it came from, I have no idea! I was writing and writing, and suddenly it was there on the page! thanks again nell
Awesome! This would make one excellent childrens' book. The poem is so visual and beautiful!
Hi, Dolores, thanks for the lovely comments, I think this is my favourite. I love anything to do with legends and fairies, and I suddenly thought, what happens to them in the winter? ha ha couldn't resist it. thanks nell
Wonderful poem. Now I know why I leave the cupboards open. I'll have to let my husband go around closing them after me, and then wait until he's asleep to open them again just enough!
Hi, Duchess, ha ha I felt that way myself after writing this! thanks for you nice comments again. I really appreciate it. Nell
Nell, that was absolutely wonderful. They are always moving things on us and taking small bits. I don't mind, except when they hide my keys! You have a wonderful way of expressing yourself. Wish I had your talent. Keep taking us into the realm of happiness. Namaste
Hi, Artisina, thanks for reading it, Fairy's are one of my favourite things, and I just started to write and it all came tumbling out! lol thanks again nell
That was wonderful Nell, I don't think I have read any of your poems, shame on me, I been fighting all day trying to get two hub on, I guess they didn't like the titles I don't know but I am done for the day. I think it is easier to work all day than get a hub up sometimes, I will get back for more first chance though I promise, Polly
Hi, Polly, thant's okay, I know how busy we all are, and writing is the main thing that we do on here,But as you say, working at a job would be a lot easier I think! but then I would feel lost! ha ha I would rather be broke, well perhaps not! anyway, I will be over later to check out your new troublesome hubs! lol cheers nell
Hello Nell Rose
I really am lucky to get to this hub and enjoyed the way you have written it.Thank you.
Hi, suny, thank you for liking it, I love this poem out of all my poems, because I love fairies! lol thanks again nell
I love this poem it reminds me of my childhood. I loved to ready fairy tales when I was a kid. My dad gave me two big books one with Hans Christen Anderson and the other was Grimms fairy tales. I loved those books. Your poem is very enchanting.
Teresa
Hi, Teresa, thanks for liking my poem, I also loved Grimms fairy tales, and Hans Christen Anderson, I remember the films on a saturday afternoon! I think that was what started me off! lol thanks again nell
Nell, I just adore these fey wee creatures flitting through the home in your poem. I'll be sure to leave the portals and presses ajar. Your poem and your pixie smile are adorable as well. Cheers.
Hi, sligo, I thought you might like this one! ha ha I think somewhere in my DNA is a drop of Irish blood or blarney! I love my fairies and elfs and leprauchauns! thanks so much, and the funny thing is my family call me the pixie! they say I have the ears! and I do! ha ha cheers nell
This is just brilliant. I LOVE this. Rated up for sure. I shall come back and read this again!
Hi, TVL, thanks so much for liking it, it is my favourite, I have no idea where it came from, it just sort of flowed out! lol cheers nell
Hello...my name is Sharonlee; I stumbled on your poem and just wanted to tell how sureal and beautiful it is. I too have been writting poetry for over 20 years....I started my first 'Hub' a couple of days ago and have no idea what I'm doing...lol...anyway have an inspirational weekend...
Hi, Sharonlee, thank you so much for liking my poem, and welcome to Hubpages, I will be over to take a look soon, thanks nell
Oh, how I love this! My inner child had so much fun. It felt like a familiar experience. You, dear Nell are full of talent and I will be looking for more of your poems.
Thank you for reminding me of fairies - I shall crack my window a little tonight. :-) Thank you wonderful lady.
Hi, vocalcoach, I am so pleased you liked this, It is one of my favourites, I have no idea where it came from! ha ha I just sat down and started scribbling on pieces of paper and this is the result! I always leave my window open....lol thanks again nell
vocalcoach is right. I'm leaving my doors ajar, too. Nell, this is really wonderful! :)
Hi, SilverGenes, thanks for reading it, I loved writing this, I have no idea where it popped out from, I expect it was my love of fairies, and I don't mind admitting it! ha ha thanks so much nell
Oh I just love this! Absolutely spectacular! thanks for such a great read!
Hi, TVL, thank you so much, I am glad you liked it, cheers nell
Nell, you speak of my very favorite creatures...I surround myself with their light. Their playfulness and creativity, and yes, sometimes mischief - inspires my own. I fully enjoyed your lovely work of art and can't wait to read more of your treasures here on hubpages. Thanks so much for sharing some of your magic!
Hi, Erin, I am so pleased that you liked it, I love fairies, I have so many in my house! I collect them and can't seem to stop buying them! thanks nell
Nell, we will have to exchange faerie stories one day! I'm a collector too, I have a house so I have a place to keep them! :) Kubiando!
Hi, Erin, lol it seems that there are a few of us around, my friend collects them too! thanks again nell
Such beautiful imagery in your words, I loved this. Ever since I was a little girl I have so loved fairies. I adore the pictures that you have chosen too.
Hi, acaetnna, thanks so much, I also love fairies, and have quite a collection! lol they seem to be taking over my house! cheers nell
this was great, loved the imagery
Hi,john, thanks for liking my poem, this is my favourite too, cheers nell
Nell, this poem is wonderful. I could picture the fairies! I love fairies and angels. You should write childrens books... something I've wanted to do for years but never quite get it right. I'm glad I found your Hubs. You're amazing!
Hi, Bee, thanks so much! I would love to write a childrens book, but I am not sure how to go about it, I love fairies ever since I was small, and I don't seem to have grown out of it! lol cheers nell
Nell, I love this poem. You are very talented. This is so imaginative.
Hi, thanks again, this is my favourite, I have a collection of fairies on my shelf in my bedroom! lol big kid! ha ha
I just love this - "Off into the trees, sharing the load,
Some fly to their bushes,
Others take to the road." You are filled with poetic exuberance. Your imagination is to be coveted. A true artist!
Hi, vocalcoach, thank you so much! I just love fairies, I have since I was small, and I never grew out of it! lol
I did some poetry when I was in college years ago, but still love to see when people show their love for it.
Nice write BTW :)
Hi, hhelen, thanks so much, glad you liked it, cheers nell
this says nothin about faries its a poem sordof about faries
Hi, nickle head, Oh good God!! you are not serious are you? it would hardly be a real study of fairies would it? yes its a poem, and thank you for reading!
Very sweet write! The rhyme seems to flow so naturally in this piece--nice!
thanks Audrey, I am glad you liked it, cheers nell
Randy Behavior Level 2 Commenter 2 years ago
So that's where my chocolate chips went :) This appealed to my inner child, thanks.