Fairy Stories Revisited I have seen the fairy-rings I have heard the elf that sings I have seen the dragon soar I have seen the battle's gore. I have been to halls of kings I have seen the magic rings. I have been to fairy lands Through yarns spun by a minstrel's hands. I have traveled far and wide With a gallant knight close at my side. All of this in childhood's time- The memories painted in my mind. But these times are left behind As worries occupy my mind Working hard for material things- Not sugar and spice and fairy wings. But, as I carry out my day, The fairy stories aren't far away . . . For am I not like the gallant knight? Struggling on, with all my might, Against the obstacles of today Which bare their fangs in a hideous way And strive to tear me thus apart- I must face them with strength in my heart. I will conquer, that I know And, with that done, thus I go To spend a little purchased time In the fairy lands within my mind. March 1, 1997 (start date)