A Fae Encounter

A Fae Encounter'
Twas once upon a Midsummer Eve
when the moon was full and bright,
that I perchanced upon a scene
of magickal delight.

Whilst resting 'neath a great oak tree
gazing at the sky,
strains of panpipes teased my ears
from a wooded glade nearby.

I slowly crept toward the sound
and peeked from 'hind a tree,
then, gasped in sheer amazement
at the sight that greeted me.

Faeries, elves and pixies too
danced and sang with glee,
and feasted on the ripened fruit
of the sweetest cherry tree.

Mesmerized, I stood quite still
in wild anticipation,
was it real or was it just
a child's imagination?

The haunting music sang to me,
"Come and join us now",
and venturing toward the host
stepped on a fallen bough.

All at once they stilled with fright,
eyes cold with icy fear,
then one by one as they took flight
I watched them disappear.

My heartfelt pleas fell to the ground
of this now lonely space,
that was a fleeting moment before,
a wondrous, enchanted place.

Now and then I leave a gift
to show that I believe,
and hope perhaps, they will return
next Midsummer's Eve.