Deep in the wildwood,
Beneath the green leaves,
Hide a welter of wee folk.
They play tricks, keep their secrets,
Hobnob with toads and kiss dragonflies.
Tuesdays, they take tea with an elderly dragon,
Nibbling hazelnut tarts and sunshine flan.
Copyright 2014 Brenda Davis Harsham
37 thoughts on “Secret Folk”
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This made me grin. Thank you.
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LOL I’m so happy you are grinning. I’m picturing you there in your sanctuary, grinning and enjoying life. A great image.
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And the recipes please for these delicious treats! Just beautiful Brenda. Xxx
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Hmm, they are written in ancient fae language… π
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Delightful little tale!! I’m just imagining that elderly dragon, does he have a little white beard?!! Sunshine flan sound delicious! π
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The dragon definitely has a little white beard, and round spectacles, too. π
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Haha – I thought he might!!! π
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He also sticks out his smallest claw when he lifts his tea cup. π
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I love the custard with caramel, flan and the hazelnut treats, they must be so incredibly happy in their tea times! Enjoyed this playful post!
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I love to imagine them making their secret treats, taking the best of the tiny things nature offers. π
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I love this poem. It reminds me of the Hidden Kingdom thing I dug out of the closet and you recently visited. I love tales of the wee folk hidden in plain sight.
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Me, too. I love imagination and magic making a maelstrom of fun. π
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Oh, I just adore this post!!! π Oh, how lovely!! π It is precious! π β€
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Hello, dearest Angel-friend, I was hoping you would like it. π Take care on your travels. Blessings, Brenda
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I wish I could join them!
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Me, too. I feel as if I were kidnapped by gypsies (my children) as we just returned from three days with NO INTERNET!! I must have blanked out from withdrawal for part of that time. LOL
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Yes, so adorable Brenda! You are a sweetheart.
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Thanks, lovely of you to say so. π
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Well! Hello wee folk! π
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LOL π
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So cute…
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Thanks!
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How sweet, Brenda! Very nicely penned. β€
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Thanks!!
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Brenda, and they are cute too!!! Take care, Bill
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Thanks! You take care, too.
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Oh, I wouldn’t mind taking tea with the dragon if hazelnut tarts and sunshine flan are on the menu. π
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Yum, it’s an occasion not to be missed. π
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LOL! I want to hang out with them. π Lovely image and poem.
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Thanks! I think they are saving a spot for you. π
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and they are a lively bunch !
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Sure are! LOL
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
REAL CUTE!
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Adorable. π
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Thanks! π
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