Comment from Blaidd Drwg

Excellent

Fantastic! I just loved this poem, even though the fay are not good creatures! So, are there any good fairies?

No matter how delectable to eat
no mushroom's worth the cost for one small treat.

I think there's a lesson in there which goes beyond fairies!

John

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2009

My daughter collects fairies - all the modern day ones are good and cute - it's in the old European folklore that they're a bit nasty. I usually write about the cute garden fairy variety :-) Thanks, John. Brooke :-)

Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

Fairies can be nasty little creatures, and not all are like Tinkerbell, that's for sure. This cautionary poem is so well written, and the thought and mood fit this form very well. One of my favourite poems of all time is "The Changling," by Charlotte Mew. This reminds me a bit of the type of fay faries that she speaks about in her poem. Great poem, and especially so for the spooky month of October.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2009

Thank you, Rose - many people today have totally lost the fairies of old with their mischief and think they are all cute like Tinkerbell - I wanted to have some fun with the more traditional fairies - I may have read that poem in the past but will have to reread :-) Brooke

reply by Just2Write on 30-Sep-2009

It seems that many do want fairies to be sweet and sassy - but we know t'aint so, don't we? Do look up Charlotte's poem. It's on the web. Well worth the search and the read. Rose.

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

This reads very well again you show your talent with very good use of words and descriptions that read very strongly well presented sorry I am reviewing late regards Fuller

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2009

Thank you, Fuller, for your thoughtfulness :-) Brooke

Comment from Gaye Hemsley

Excellent

Hi Brooke How gorgeous; your fantasy poem, it reads well and shows a wonderful picture,we sure do have to watch those fairy folk. Cheers Gaye

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2009

Thank you, Gaye - glad you enjoyed this visit to the fairies. :-) Brooke

Comment from HalfHoff

Excellent

hmmm.... sounds like you have experience with this wicked little cap, eh? Really interesting write, and I love the artwork you choose. I will have to look her up, I like her style. great write!! Lea Ann

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2009

Thank you, Lea Ann - the fairies and I go back a long way! LOL Brooke

Comment from R. Scott C.

Excellent

A very imaginary piece. The story was great and the imagery was amazing. A poem, an eerie warning and a consequence steeped in magic. A great autumn story.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2009

Thank you, R.Scott. I'm so glad you enjoyed. Brooke :-)

Comment from r.voza

Good

Those stories of sweet babies snatched from sleep
and parents who find changelings in their place,
are not just fables of what humans reap
if they invade the fairies' sacred space.
("they" should be "you" because you've used "you" before. be consistent)

Should you uproot their home the price is steep,
so do not risk what cannot be replaced.
Tread lightly and be cautious when you hunt,
for fay are not good creatures to affront.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2009

Thank you for your review and feedback. In that one place I use "they" it refers back to "humans" and makes more sense to me than "you." Yes, I know the listener is human, but humans/they just sounds far better to me and does not seem at all inconsistent with the other uses of "you." This will simply have to go down as a matter of personal taste and the poet's choice. :-) I appreciate your time and comments. Brooke

Comment from EllieKaye

Excellent

Hi Broke-
What a great poem! I love the rhyming and the form. It is a fun one to think on--bringing up the stuff of 'fairy tales'. Fine job!

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2009

So glad you're enjoying the fairies :-) Thank you, Brooke

Comment from Nicnac

Excellent

Whew! I'm kinda scared! LOL
And I always thought of sweet little fairies - but I guess if you make them mad, they can lose their cool. haha

Those stories of sweet babies snatched from sleep
and parents who find changelings in their place, <--This gave me chills!

Fabulous writing, Brooke! I think you should collect all your fairy poems together. What a fabulous picture book!
Nic

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2009

The mischievous, even evil fairies are the original ones in European folklore - the cutesy ones came along way later. Thanks so much, Nic. Brooke :-)

Comment from fayesh

Excellent

Great fantasy poem done splendidly, Brooke. As usual, your poetry has great rhyme, imagery and flow.

Excuse me now - I have an appointment to create mischief.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2009

Thank you, Faye :-) Glad you enjoyed the mischief. Brooke