for The Sunday Muse.
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Millicent was skipping around the field in her pretty fairy costume when she heard a sad little voice.
Help me, please help me.
She stopped, looked up into a tree and sitting on a branch was a tiny fairy child, her gossamer wings quivering, tears trickling down her pale cheeks.
Millicent held out her hand and the little fairy fluttered into the air and landed in her palm.
I am lost, can you take me home?
She knew where to take her, a secret place known only to children who truly believed in fairies, and so it was, a few minutes later the little fairy child was back with its family.
The Fairy Godmother thanked Millicent and promised that in good times and sad, there would always be a fairy to watch over her.
So if you ever see Millicent looking over her shoulder and smiling, you know that a fairy friend is just behind her..
Thanks so much to Carrie for hosting.
Photos by Hein Rich and Phil Ewels on Flickr, Giafranco Meloni and others.
A heartwarming tale. 😍
I’m delighted you found it so Sadje, thank you.
Most welcome
wonderful! I’m a huge fan of the fairies!
Me too Beth!
Aw, such a sweet story!
Thank you so much!
Absolutely delightful read, Keith. I love it!!
I’m pleased! Thanks, Suzette.
Awww! Keep the heart of a child.
Indeed!
Sweet story.
Thanks, Patricia!
looking over her shoulder and smiling,
you know that a fairy friend is just behind her..
She is certainly blessed being protected as accorded by Providence! Wonderful narration Keith!
Hank
That’s so kind of you Hank, thank you.
Tender and whimsical Keith — liked it. 🙂✌🏼🕊
Thanks so much, Rob!
Awww- cute!
<3
David
Thank you, David!
Oh my goodness! I have just found the perfect story to read to Colette just before she drifts off to sleep. 🧚🏼
(Sharing this on Facebook for every child and child-at-heart to read.)
Gosh, what a lovely thing to do! I hope Colette enjoys it. I can’t thank you enough, Nancy.
It’s my great pleasure, Keith!
Such a heart-warming tale and yes fairies are real <3
How anyone can doubt it, I can’t understand! Thanks so much.
Is there a devil behind her other shoulder?
I seriously hope not!
A lovely rendering of those places only the imaginative/very young can go.
If only we had an adult equivalent!
Lovely tale, Keith.
Thank you so much, Dora.
Oh, I love fairies and hope. I needed this today.
I’m delighted to have been of service, Susie.
Such a simple act of kindness that will bless her for a lifetime. Love the premise here, Keith <3
I’m certain it will! Thanks, Lisa.
You’re welcome, Keith.
This is so sweet. It lifted my heart, right after writing a very discouraged poem. Smiles. Thank you to the fairies and their friends.
Thanks so much, Sherry.
Your poem, sombre though it may be, needs to be read and heeded.
Such an utterly sweet tale my friend!
This made me smile☺️
This gave me a wonderful warm feeling, Keith. Also I love your blog page!