Said the child to the star, “Why do you hang so high? You needn’t climb so very far To stand there in the sky.” Said the star to the child, “If I do not mount this spot, I will not see you smile When you dream of lovely thoughts.” Said the child to the star, […]

Archilochus colubris III Eleanor flits, curious, desiring to see the sons of Adam enthroned before her in folding chairs. She hides to drink, but raises a cautious head and weighs the young magi with a single bright eye. She grows braver with each visit. Eleanor flits, hovers dances before them, little knowing she has captured […]

Archilochus colubris II Peasant Joan full of grace steals in softly while King George is away. She dips her head and drinks long of the sweet water, pausing only to listen, only a moment. Another long draught and a sly turn of her graceful head: King George races by calling someone a thief. She never […]

Archilochus colubris I King George sits enthroned on high, green over the bounty at his feet. When a hungry belly approaches he rises, chasing it away with a severe scolding. He must protect his goods. King George does not rest, but sits uneasy watchful for he knows there are many who would come to drink […]

Justus has his tiger suit, Jesse has his mane, Myra wields a mighty sword (That brave, unlikely dame!)   Loaded up with chestnuts Little Tay makes up the rear, As Myra leads the little troop In one long, rousing cheer.   With a hey-hi-ho they’ll make their way To the glade where the dew cups wait; […]