Vale:
Beloved Anne Atkins of Wonderwings died on the first day of Spring.
A Fey Blessing:
Limber days of dulcet cheer
Bring the grace of Faeries near!
Blue Bird
Blue Bird fly to the Tower of Sleep
Carry the Wishes of the Bell Faeries
Blue Bird fly to the Tower of Sleep
Soon we shall be free!
Lady Bird
All will fall and fade to grey
fall away, fall away
To the borderless land of fey
fly away, fly away
They came to her for hugs and hope: children with broken families, lovers with broken hearts, poets with broken dreams, and they went away with happier beliefs. Not silly, selfish things like ‘Beautiful is how the World sees me’, but wise, warm things like ‘Beautiful is how I see the World’.
from The Faerietale Woman by Louisa.
Elderbrook is a series of chronicles by Louisa Pentacle (Louisa John-Krol). Many of her songs arise from that realm. One of its cities is Alderbee, where fountains sing, for they are enchanted. Click on this link to find more about the characters and music of Elderbrook. You can also hear an audio-reading on http://www.elderbrook.com.au.