Elfin Aja©Gary A. Lippincott. Picture links to artist's website.
Petition to the Elfin Queen
A
Fairy sprite appeared before the Queen
For something strange was causing great concern
With diplomatic deft she begged to speak
When gracious Queen signaled it was her turn
Dear Elfin Queen that firmly rules our realm
And represents our kind with subtle grace
The woodland Fae seek comfort from your heart
Adoring, sparkling eyes and beaming face
I’ve been selected to present our plea
For something new encroaches on our land
The human folk have taken on our wings
And make attempts to join our merry band
We’re not quite sure if what we see is real
Their numbers seem to grow from year to year
They sing and dance and play with faelike verve
And seem to ply their wares with faelike cheer
If they usurp your throne, we fear the worst
Our forest homes seem threatened by this tribe
So many pierced the veil and now can see!
What wisdom and advice do you prescribe?
The Elfin Queen then sighed in loving tone
She understood each nuanced, earnest word
The fairies and the elves in anxious state
Were hopeful that their grave concerns were heard
My loving children, steer your minds from grief
These travelers are welcome if they swear
They share our love of Mother and the spheres
And for all forest creatures show their care
These unique tribes show new enlightenment
Respecting elementals and the mist
That blankets habitats and sacred space
And nourishes the land where we exist
These mortal folk know that survival’s linked
To robust health of mountains, rivers, streams
The prairies, wetlands, meadows can be held
In proper balance if they keep their dreams
Filled with imagination and desire
Devoid of violence, jealousy and greed
We’ll listen to their music, view their arts
As long as they abide by Nature’s creed
Your Queen holds every subject dear to her
And lives to serve you so that you may thrive
If our new visitors reject my rule
Their new found privileges I will deprive
The Fairies and the Elves felt quite relieved
And now take pleasure to observe their guests
Each gathering will be most scrutinized
To make sure these companions are not pests
My human friends, I’m sure you will be pleased
That you're invited to enjoy and play
So mind your manners and obey decrees
Respect the Queen! Embrace your inner Fae!
***
Theo J. van Joolen©2013
For something strange was causing great concern
With diplomatic deft she begged to speak
When gracious Queen signaled it was her turn
Dear Elfin Queen that firmly rules our realm
And represents our kind with subtle grace
The woodland Fae seek comfort from your heart
Adoring, sparkling eyes and beaming face
I’ve been selected to present our plea
For something new encroaches on our land
The human folk have taken on our wings
And make attempts to join our merry band
We’re not quite sure if what we see is real
Their numbers seem to grow from year to year
They sing and dance and play with faelike verve
And seem to ply their wares with faelike cheer
If they usurp your throne, we fear the worst
Our forest homes seem threatened by this tribe
So many pierced the veil and now can see!
What wisdom and advice do you prescribe?
The Elfin Queen then sighed in loving tone
She understood each nuanced, earnest word
The fairies and the elves in anxious state
Were hopeful that their grave concerns were heard
My loving children, steer your minds from grief
These travelers are welcome if they swear
They share our love of Mother and the spheres
And for all forest creatures show their care
These unique tribes show new enlightenment
Respecting elementals and the mist
That blankets habitats and sacred space
And nourishes the land where we exist
These mortal folk know that survival’s linked
To robust health of mountains, rivers, streams
The prairies, wetlands, meadows can be held
In proper balance if they keep their dreams
Filled with imagination and desire
Devoid of violence, jealousy and greed
We’ll listen to their music, view their arts
As long as they abide by Nature’s creed
Your Queen holds every subject dear to her
And lives to serve you so that you may thrive
If our new visitors reject my rule
Their new found privileges I will deprive
The Fairies and the Elves felt quite relieved
And now take pleasure to observe their guests
Each gathering will be most scrutinized
To make sure these companions are not pests
My human friends, I’m sure you will be pleased
That you're invited to enjoy and play
So mind your manners and obey decrees
Respect the Queen! Embrace your inner Fae!
***
Theo J. van Joolen©2013
Queen Elizabeth I ('The Ditchley portrait')(The Fairy Queen) by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger. Oil on canvas, circa 1592