Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, NIGHT'S FAIRYLAND, by ELMA SCHEEL


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NIGHT'S FAIRYLAND, by                    
First Line: When day has wrapped her golden robe
Last Line: "day breathes her ""thank you"" prayer."
Subject(s): Day; Fairies; Night; Elves; Bedtime


When Day has wrapped her golden robe
In evening scents and hush,
She dons her magic wings and soars
Away from Night's dark rush.

Then, all the elves of fairyland
Awake to work and care;
They smooth Day's robe with tender hands,
Pluck flowers for her hair.

They string fair jewels for her throat,
Of fragrant dew-drop pearls;
They kiss the roses wide awake,
While baby-moon unfurls.

In breathless haste they set to right,
Each wilted leaf and blade;
Pin blossoms on each tiny plant,
In every nook and glade.

And when the Day at dawn appears,
They deck her like a queen;
Escort her through a rose-bud east,
Soft-draped in silver sheen.

And then they hasten to their homes,
Away to Night's deep lair;
While through the notes of heaven's lark,
Day breathes her "Thank you" prayer.





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