BENEATH FLANDERS FIELDS

Ypres, Flanders Field... courtesy of Pixabay

BENEATH FLANDERS FIELDS

Beneath Flanders Fields, so many lay

their dreams all turned to dust

young men, and old, gave all they had

for what they believed was just.

As others wander o'er the land

they feel the lost ones's pain

they offer up a silent prayer

'Never let this be again.

Let there be peace, for all mankind

in that we must believe

Dear Lord, help us to understand

might it be possible to achieve.'

So much love lies beneath the soil 

whether it be friend or foe..

so many families incomplete

as they tearfully saw them go.

Please think of them this special day

and remember all who've passed.

Enjoy this life they saved for us

..if only that war had been the last.

©Crissouli Nov 11, 2017

FAIRY DOOR AND MORE

 FAIRY DOOR AND MORE

Down through the brambles

where most folk never go

you'll see a crooked path

leading to a secret place I know..

It's not a place for mortals

at least not any more

but if you're very lucky

you'll see a magic door.

You have to tread so carefully

and be gentle with each footfall

or you'll never feel the magic 

or see a soul at all..

Just sit quietly by the wooden gate

looking at the wise old tree

you may just be the one who's lucky

and fairies you might see.

The door's not always open

for the fairies come and go

but be patient and believe

and maybe then the door will show.

For it's within this tree of wisdom

that the fairies do appear

but only on occasions

and for those without all fear.

'tis said that wishes may be granted

if a secret you can keep

and you never tell a soul

where the fairies often sleep.

We all do need our dreamtime

it's such a lovely state

..but did I really see some fairies

or was I reading books too late.

©Crissouli Sept. 30, 2017

Image: Pixabay