impish fairies bait the child with handfuls of red berries ‘don't eat the berries cries her father ‘don't eat the berries begs her mother the moon child eats the berries and her gown is now blemished with red stains red red red red is dripping on her gown and her pristine white gown from her toes up to her neck is now covered with red stains they take her to the forest and the child and the fairies they dance till three am packs of wolves and white horses lure the child to the temple frenzied serpents chase the moon child the red stains on her gown driving the snakes wild and the serpents and the child they dance till three am an angel lures the moon child with doughnuts soaked in honey ‘don't eat the honey cries her father ‘don't eat the doughnuts begs her mother there are breadcrumbs on her lips and her mouth is drenched with honey red red red red is dripping down her gown black water fills the rivers black water fills the seas and the angel and the moon child they dance till three am then he flies her far away juices dripping on her gown crumbs and honey on her lips
A few words about the poem…
A Coming-of-Age Poem: Choices and Consequences in the Realm of Fantasy
In the realms of fantasy, amidst ethereal landscapes, a tale unfolds in this coming-of-age poem of a young girl venturing into the depths of womanhood. Delicate and resolute, she navigates the labyrinthine paths of self-discovery, guided by the moon's bewitching glow. Secrets and mysteries, like whispered incantations, shroud her path, while forbidden allure beckons her closer.
This poem by the Cyprus poet Chris Zachariou is part of a mesmerizing trilogy, links to the other two poems are shown below, delving into the different consequences that befall those who dare to make pivotal choices.
With each step, innocence merges with a burgeoning sense of desire, as the shadows of temptation dance around her, tempting her towards unknown realms. As her story intertwines with the threads of fate, the repercussions of her decisions ripple through her life and the lives of those around her.
This is a tale where magic intertwines with reality, and the delicate threads of her journey weave a tapestry of captivating enchantment, illustrating the profound impact of the paths we choose to follow.
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