Rowing ashore

My time is mine

A small break

From the ship's mighty grind

I tied my boat

To the rickity dock

Money in my pocket

But must watch the clock

Through the forest

I must tread

To reach the town

To have fun and be fed.

As I walked through the forest

My eyes did turn

To a gathering of some kind

A fire did burn

As I got closer

I could see such a sight!

Of fairies dancing

By the shimmering light

Giggles and laughs

Were all on display

Dancing in a circle

So happy and gay

Oh how I wished to join!

But my presence would intrude

The lovely gala

Might dampen the mood

I tip toed away

And smiled to myself

But heard in my exit

"Good luck stranger, and good health!"

I will never forget

That wonderful sight

Of fairies dancing

On a sweet summer night

By ©Rainu 2004