When I was young,
My ma would say:
"Beware the Sidhe
And Faerie Rings."
When I was young?
When I was young,
My ma would say:
"Bring tea and cakes
So they'll be gay."
When was I young?
When I was young,
My ma would say:
"They'll keep you safe,
Or take you 'way."
Am I human?
"Alabaster!
I am Leannán.
This one whispered
To you, sweet boy."
Alabaster?
"Your name! Your name!
Your spirit i claimed.
A vow you made,
And now you've paid."
With you I'll stay!
"Among my folk?
Keep fast your yoke,
Or flesh will fade
And farewells bade."
A song! A song!
"Your song, my love,
You've sang it well,
And flowers laid
For our parade."
When I was young,
My ma would say:
"Beware the Sidhe
And Faerie Rings."
When I was young,
My ma would say:
"Bring tea and cakes
So they'll be gay."
When i was young,
My ma would say:
"They'll keep you safe,
Or take you 'way."
*A Faerie Friend
Forever more.
Sidhe, is pronounced SHEE. It is one syllable. The sidhe is a world that exists alongside the human's and refers to the places where faeries dwell. More specifically, sidhe is the Gaelic word for mounds.
Leannán, is pronounced YHAN-NAN. It is two syllables. Leannán is a faerie who inspires and feeds off the life force of artists.