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Changing Moon of Today and the Fae by Tredian
Runner-Up for July 2023
Gentle, cool, silver light from above shines through the leaves
Waking up to laughter, rustles, nymphs whisper in the trees
Nymphs? My vials decayed but perhaps my senses remain
Bonds formed, minds melded, strings between hearts retain
"My Child", a voice behind me spoke, an apron hanging upon her neck
"Defender", from above a lady whose face some wrinkles bedeck
"Beloved", the maiden, singing before me, a kiss upon my head
A toad croaks beside me, foot moves alone, stomps it dead
Light leads me to follow, a willowisp who can resist
Childe of the Moon, dance, fly, let your shadow untwist
Ride upon your broom, roll, woosh from plane to plane
Stare off against a pooka, cackle at thoughts insane
Draw forth your hexes, taint creeps in the south
Behold the light of Mother Moon spreads through your hands and through your mouth
Sing with the banshee, sleep with a pixie, laugh with the brownie
Cast off your tattered robe, dance naked in this country
Mourn for the Broken Tower, curse the land with New Moon's Dark
But remember change is essential, take time to rekindle your spark
Ethereal Guardian, Fae-friend, Chosen of Ellindel
Keep the past close to heart
Weave new stories from your spindle
And don't forget Brother Hart