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“The Fey's Captive by Stewart Stafford Sprite music in moonlit sway, Her song turned azaleas grey, A haunting lilt that carried far; Charmed ear to shimmering star. Hornpipe down, melody went on, Lovelight flickered, then it shone, Claimed me then on yearly shore, Dragged me behind the fairy door. An enchanted hostage kept there, Gossamer glowed her flaxen hair, Made me pledge to be her slave, This regal man, reduced to knave. A year and a day passed, comet swift, My sentence over, her parting gift, Conditions met by kith and kin, Woke to bedroom light with a grin. © Stewart Stafford, 2024. All rights reserved” — Stewart Stafford
The Fey's Captive by Stewart Stafford
Sprite music in moonlit sway,
Her song turned azaleas grey,
A haunting lilt that carried far;
Charmed ear to shimmering star.
Hornpipe down, melody went on,
Lovelight flickered, then it shone,
Claimed me then on yearly shore,
Dragged me behind the fairy door.
An enchanted hostage kept there,
Gossamer glowed her flaxen hair,
Made me pledge to be her slave,
This regal man, reduced to knave.
A year and a day passed, comet swift,
My sentence over, her parting gift,
Conditions met by kith and kin,
Woke to bedroom light with a grin.
© Stewart Stafford, 2024. All rights reserved