Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings. For today’s post, I will be sharing a poem about visiting the Elfin Grot of a Woodland Faery!
Elfin Grot, Woodland Faery
by Maranda Wabik
Come on by the Elfin Grot
Come to meet the Woodland Faery
She is there to aid those who ask for not
She is there to help us make merry
As we tarry in the Woodland
Exploring the green forest
Exploring the lush beauty
The Woodland Faery espies us here
She never wishes to incite fear
She only desires to draw us near
For the Woodland Faery can become lonely
The life of a Solitary Faery can be rife
With alonetime, and the Woodland Faery loves company
That is why she invites those who make their way
Into her Woodland Domain
To come to her home
To come to her Elfin Grot
To enjoy time spent in Nature
To enjoy time spent with the Woodland energy
As the Woodland Faery invites a synergy
A synergy between humans and the Fae
A synergy with Nature
That also truly nurtures!
~I hope you have enjoyed this poem. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
Note on Image: The image at the top of the post is a lovely Faery artwork titled Lily Fairy by Luis Ricardo Falero. I found the art on https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Falero_Luis_Ricardo_Lily_Fairy_1888.jpg.
LINK TO AVALONIAN ROSE FAERY MYSTERIES PATREON: patreon.com/AvalonianRoseFaeryMysteries
3 responses to “Elfin Grot, Woodland Faery: A Poem”
What a lovely, inviting poem! Thank you for sharing Maranda, It creates such a gentle and welcoming atmosphere.🌷🤝
The poem beautifully captures the essence of a kind, symbiotic relationship with the natural world. The Woodland Faery isn’t a figure of trickery or danger, but one of benevolent, communal energy, seeking to alleviate her own solitude by sharing the magic of her grot. The repetition of “synergy” drives home the core message beautifully—that this is a mutual, nurturing exchange between humans, the Fae, and Nature itself.
The rhythm and language feel very much like an old-fashioned invitation or a whispered secret, which is perfect for the subject. It makes the reader feel as if they, too, have just received a personal summons to visit the Elfin Grot.
This poem is a delightful little escape and a sweet reminder of the magic that can be found when we connect with the natural world with open hearts. A perfect post for inspiring a moment of woodland daydreaming!
I am so glad that my poem made you feel invited into the world of the Woodland Faery! It is always so amazing to know that my poetry resonates with my readers. As always, thank you for reading and commenting!
You are most welcome Maranda 🌷👍🏻