The Green Faerie fluttered through my dream;
with such brilliance, she flew. Her diaphanous
attire glistened as scales of serpents in the tide,
as she danced, in time, to the swaying of the willow,
wooed by a skittish, westerly breeze. Even
in His garden, she showed no modesty; only a hint
of indifference. A mix – somewhere between an angel
and a nymph; her wings shone as diamonds set
in platinum, melding to become one, translucent light.
Beside the Wormwood in the glade she resides,
where Star Anise thrives with crimson clusters,
such that charmed Hippocrates, where earth and honey
nurture roots of ancient aniseed. And thus she spoke.
“Man’s life’s too short; a mere blink of an eye
on the face of eternity. Live for now – imbibe
whatever is your poison. Get high on music, love
or poetry! Perchance to watch the sunrise from a hilltop;
or bungee-jumping off a dam. The choice, my friend,
is yours, whether by some verdant bank or in a sordid,
downtown dive. Ask only of these; the lion, the deer,
the tree, the stone, the wave. All that rocks, that rolls,
that breaks, bays or sings; enquire of each and they
shall tell you that the hour of truth is here. Folk
will spin their yarns of madness. Believe them
if you’re sane enough. Yet, insanity is sweet if one
can quench a fiery thirst with a first, ambrosial sip
to make life bearable again. Then, who is madder;
you or they? And remember this. Outside ‘The Gates
of Eden’, truth does not exist. I entreat you; fill
your glass. Drink to me, and absinthe frappé!”
Comments
Highhat | February 13, 2011 - 13:50
This calls a medieval troubadour to mind Tina- another masterpiece.
;)Pia
Silver Spun Sand | February 13, 2011 - 13:56
Thanks, Pia. I wasn't familiar with 'The Green Faerie' as absinthe is so called, before I researched this piece. Quite amazing stuff, so I understand. Never having tried any myself,
of course;-)
Glad you enjoyed.
Tina;-)
skinner_jennifer | February 13, 2011 - 14:17
Hi Tina,
I have to say this poem is one of my favourites of
yours, it fits nicely in a book, along with your
other one of my favourites, 'The Place they once
called Camelot.'
You have written so beautifully of everything that
I treasure here in this poem. What can I say, accept
thankyou.
Peace and Happiness,
Jenny.
kheldar | February 13, 2011 - 14:19
Hi Tina,
Kylie Minogue played the part of the green/absinthe fairy in the film "Moulin Rouge". Moving from the ridiculous to the sublime, this is such an intelligently written piece (if that does not sound pretentious.
'High on...poetry' indeed.
:--) xxx
Silver Spun Sand | February 13, 2011 - 14:41
Hello there, Jenny. That other poem that you mentioned, as you say, would sit nicely alongside this. I shall have to think it about it;-)
So pleased you enjoyed, and thanks for your lovely comment. Have a good Sunday;-)
Tina
Silver Spun Sand | February 13, 2011 - 14:42
Hey - David, I remember that now. I saw 'Moulin Rouge' yonks ago and I'd quite forgotten.
Thanks for your more than generous comment. You have brightened up my drab Sunday. Hope you have some sunshine where you are though;-)
Tina xx
seashore | February 13, 2011 - 17:03
Yes, I can see you put a lot of work into this one Tina - particulary in terms of research but so worth it - beautiful language.
Silver Spun Sand | February 13, 2011 - 17:22
Thanks, Coral. It was so interesting though, and I'm pleased you enjoyed it and thought it worthwhile;-)
Tina
SundaysChild | February 13, 2011 - 18:24
Absolutely gorgeous Tina xx
Silver Spun Sand | February 13, 2011 - 18:26
Thanks, Sundays;-)
Tina xx
Beeme | February 13, 2011 - 18:36
So many gorgeous images in this one Tina, I adore this image, 'her wings shone as diamonds set
in platinum, melding to become one, translucent light.' Poignant and so very beautiful :]
Beeme xx
fatboy74 | February 13, 2011 - 18:42
I'm not sure it's a good sign Tina that we both have absinthe on the mind, aren't we one step away from lighter fluid? Love the style of this and the mixture of the old and modern works a treat. Very well done. :-)
Silver Spun Sand | February 13, 2011 - 18:52
Ta, ever so, Beeme;-)
Tina xx
Silver Spun Sand | February 13, 2011 - 18:53
Come to think of it, fb...I guess we are. Perish the thought;-)
Pleased you enjoyed this one. I enjoyed writing it, too.
Tina
Don Michael | February 13, 2011 - 21:54
Tina,
Very lovely.
You have another fan.
Don
Silver Spun Sand | February 13, 2011 - 21:58
Don...welcome;-) Actually I do collect fans, but of the Victorian kind, with ribbon and lace.
Seriously though, many thanks and I'm glad you liked it.
Tina