In a dimly lit woods
Forest with boulder
Forest sprite
And so it began.
The dimly lit wood
I walked a path where evergreen trees, blocked all but dimmest light.
Tree sprites laughed but were unseen, heart full and spirits bright.
A fragrance sweet, passed on the breeze, I couldn't tell its source,
until I fell upon my knees and heard a whisper hoarse.
"Human, Human go away, this place you don't belong.
You know what things are right to do, but still you pick the wrong."
I shook my head in total shock, disbelieving it was so.
Yet there she stood, hands on her hips directing me to "Go!"
A fleeting glimpse
And as I swiftly turned away, a fleeting glimpse I caught.
More magic was afoot this day, wee spirits overwrought.
The sprite or elfling disappeared, I wanted her to stay,
so sadly turned and left the wood but remember to this day.
The forest sprite's directive.
"Human, Human go away, this place you don't belong.
You know what things are right to do, but still you pick the wrong."
So when I do go walking through, the giant wooded halls,
I remember dear, the message clear from a being very small.
Take only pictures leave only 'prints' is what's best for all of us,
I heed this creed because it's right and in her words I trust.
Let the forest glow
A glimpse of golden horn
For she wasn't the only magic seen, that day walking in the woods.
I thought I glimpsed a unicorn but don't know if I could ~
reveal the place I saw it, quick glimpse of golden horn,
I only know that moment when I found my hope reborn.
"Human, Human go away, this place you don't belong.
You know what things are right to do, but still you pick the wrong."
Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
Walking through dim forests, I yearn for a fragrant scent,
I'm now grown old and foolish, and full of sentiment.
Yet the other day I hobbled through the taller still youthful trees,
I thought I heard a whisper, as I knelt on creaking knees.
Saying "You did it right, so thank you!" as I felt the gentle breeze.
copyright June 2006 carolyninjoy
Take only pictures, leave only footprints.