The white parasol twirls,
dips and bobs in the
Fairy Queen’s slender hand.
The midsummer sun
dapples her pale cheeks,
gilding her glossy curls.
Beetles play at her feet,
like infants in the grass.
Ruby Columbine drops
petals-tears the
flavor of honey nectar,
tasted beside a wild rose ruin.
Her sisters pass out starry bud cups.
The queen nods her thanks.
The sweet scent combines with
thyme and sage, making the air
alive with color and promise.
The Fairy Queen’s eyes hide
behind the tilt of lace as she
hobnobs with nabobs,
each of them drinking.
None may know
what she’s thinking.
Copyright 2015 Brenda Davis Harsham
21 thoughts on “Fairy Queen’s Parasol”
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Friendly Fairy Tales 
…you whisked me away back to hot summer childhood days with this exquisitely penned poem. Beautifully written and thank you for sharing your love and joy of Nature! 🙂
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Thanks, it’s fun imagining. 🙂
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…I think it is absolutely necessary to remain sane in this world…! 🙂
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I love the way you “see” fun and unique uses of all natural wonders, Brenda. When I was a child I saw some of these pictures in my mind. xo
I hope these lovely thoughts make it into your book to be published! Sooner rather than Later! 🙂
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Thanks, Robin! I guess my child-nature came back when I had kids.
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Wow your writing always amazes me – great imagery for this lady of lace!
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I miss writing my fairy tales. I have to keep a hand in. 🙂 And thanks!!
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and she is so lovely behind all of her lace –
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simply delightful scenery you captured with your clever words and phrases…my fav: “…Hobnobs with nabobs…” exquisite!
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LOL Thanks! I hoped that wasn’t too over the top. Have a great weekend, Sun!
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Beautiful!
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Thanks, Willow. I hope you’re well. I love your poem of flight. I feel your yearning.
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Thanks Brenda I am okay thanks how are you. xxx
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In vacation mode — already have blisters from boating and freckles galore. 🙂
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Good for you enjoy 😉
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Will do! I hope you feel lighter every day. 🙂
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Thank you
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XOXO
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🙂
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Very nicely done!
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Thanks! I miss writing the fairy tales. I need to get back to it.
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