Thank You Fairy Much!

A wondrous dainty fairy flew Across my garden path, I stared amazed at what to do And then I heard her laugh... She read my mind and smiled with joy, At such a foolish thought, To think, a man, no more a boy, Could catch what can't be caught! But I ignored her, let her rest, At this, she puzzled still, As if by this I passed a test, Not chasing her at will... Somehow she sensed I meant no harm And so she smiled the more, Until she nestled on my arm, A new friend to adore... She looked at me, I looked at her, I felt such tenderness, Her fragile wings like gossamer, A smile God meant to bless... If only I could find a girl Who looked that way at me, My heart a-twitter, all a-twirl, Perhaps not meant to be... And so a teardrop left my eye, To glide upon my cheek And when she saw it by and by, She sensed the love I seek... And then she laughed as if with hope, My wish had touched her heart, She said that she would search the globe And then she made a start... She waved goodbye and three days went Until she came again, She brought with her a female friend, A beauty known as Gwen... And thus new love began that day, I live no more alone, So always let winged fairies play, For freedom's all they've known... Denis Martindale,15 March 2016.