'twixt grass and oak

a fairy blessing with a warning

‘twixt grass and oak

 

‘twixt grassy tuft and bark of ancient oak,

as silky dew collects in crystal pools,

the chosen eye may witness faery folk,

though must remember ne’er to break the rules.

 

An honour and a charm bestowed upon

a child, who secrets promises to keep.

As dreamland calls and daylight hours are gone,

bough’s silver dust is sprinkled in her sleep.

 

A passage safe, both to and from their land

of harebell hats and wings of filigree.

In twilight dawn their blessing is at hand,

to keep her safe wherever she may be.

 

If of her precious gift she speaks, alas

she’ll ne’er see fae again 'twixt oak and grass.

Notes :

the word fairy is derived from the medieval French folklore term fae/faery.

according to legend the 'Silver Bough' allows safe passage to and from the Otherworld and was offered, by the faery queen, to worthy mortals.

the Harebell flower is said to have magical properties and is traditionally linked to faeries and witches (used to turn themselves into hares)

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