Lyrics for the Fey Princess
spine cloaked in
Spanish moss
and birch bark
bound
in an autumn
ginko leaf
a single daisy petal
pressed between
sweet red clover pages
a hidden pause
where
scribed in
spice and
mushroom spores
lean in close
read
a secret rabbit verse
for rosemary mint‘s poetry word prompt
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Shiteki Na Usagi 
I can smell the forest and goodness in this, Yousei! Thank you.
jannie funster,
Welcome back. It’s that time here, awakening of spring. Thanks for sharing it with me.
This brought an enormous smile to my face. Delightful. Just delightful. It dances with imagination.
Thomas Davis,
As a nearly life-long Tolkien fan, creating these scenes are pleasures in themselves.
A lovely write !
ayala,
Welcome and thank you. I’m happy to share it with you.
Lovely and vivid images …I specially like:
ginko leaf
a single daisy petal
pressed between
sweet red clover pages
Heaven,
Thank you for visiting and sharing this with me. Vivid imagery seems easier when writing about things we love. Happy to have shared these with you.
I love the word “fey.”
This line is so beautiful; it almost makes being bound bearable: “bound in an autumn ginko leaf”
Love the visual of a tiny white petal almost buried in all that red. That poetry must smell yummy, written in spice and mushroom spore! Wow. You have created some powerful imagery here.
Making the last three lines “lean in” was a clever and effective touch.
I think the first two words probably say the most: “spine cloaked.” It’s there. It might be quite strong, or perhaps weak. We don’t know what she’s made of because she’s so covered in beauty and nature. And all the layers to her wrap! Moss, bark, and leaf. She is very tightly bound. She probably doesn’t even remember what her spine looks like. 🙂
I doubt she would like the song you just wrote for her, calling her spineless and all. LOL.
Shawna,
Then the rabbit will have to write again, for he adores the fairy. I love that word “fey” too. You’ve seen more than I intended in the writing, and I love that even more. It sparks ideas for stories. Such a thinking fellow, that bunny. Thank you for the words that grew the story.
Thanks for playing! 🙂
Hey, I’m hosting Poetics at dverse tomorrow; I hope you’ll stop by!
Shawna,
Sweet! I’ll be there. 🙂
How to name the unfolding presence of the self in words of the world? Like this. So delicately, with surprises under every layer. – Brendan
Brendan,
🙂 I realize it is a bit self-indulgent, but this rabbit’s story is a piece of my own, no doubt. Thank you for your comment. It was lovely and heartening.
really nice imagination here, love the use of nature and how the act of scribing is just a word amongst the many images throughout, yet a big piece of the poem nonetheless. Find piece. really enjoyed it. Thanks
hobgoblin2011,
Welcome and thank you so much for your kind comment. This was an enjoyable poem to write. Because writing is as important to me as eating or sleeping, it’s no surprise it rooted the poem. I’m very happy to share it with you.
this is lovely…like it all…the mushroom spores, the single daisy petal between red clover pages…nice…
claudia,
Thank you. Creating worlds like this is a joy.
The total impression of your poem with the image of the rabbit scribing, in the setting of your website is wonderful.
Maria,
Thank you. There is a story there, but it’s still in the “bouncing around my head” stage. It will pop out eventually.
Sounds great, Yousei! These things can take time.
such nice rhythm –
“birch bark
bound
in an autumn”
like brian, also really liked the break-away last stanza
yea, formatting options with wordpress, i too have found, mean coming up with new formats to fit the technology 😉
nice work yousei
yoga-adan,
I’ll learn it eventually. Perhaps take a few tutorials. No pressure now though. I’d rather write. Thank you for reading and commenting.
whatever you figure out be sure and do a post on it cause what i meant was i’m still “very” much tinkering with it and alternately frustrated and surprised what / how to format; thanks yousei, best wishes 😉
yoga-adan,
Will do. I feel the same way sometimes. 😀
Had to smile and chuckle just a bit as I read the last lines of the poem…very delightful imagery.
slpmartin,
Well…I couldn’t resist. 😉 Glad you liked it.
nice…great visuals…but i absolutely love the break away verse at the end…i am listening…smiles.
brian,
I’m glad you caught that. I wanted to format it a little different than that, but still haven’t figured out all my formatting options on WP. I really had fun with this one. Always love delving into fantasy, my favorite place to be.
What wonderful words … what a beautiful rabbit!
Raven,
😉 Thank you. Enjoying your haiku, that I am.
Yousie, I don’t have your email on hand but I wanted you to see this woman’s work … at Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/NYhop?ref=seller_info
I think that you will appreciate it. I saw it last night and thought of you.
Raven,
Thank you. I can’t wait to take a peek.