At the start of the hill you hear water,
It’s a siren’s call to come and play,
And the red cap grins for the slaughter,
The faerie rings not far away,
As pixies dance in the sunlight,
Clockwise then counter they go,
They’ve been dancing in time since midnight,
As reality sways to and fro,
And the dryad winks as you pass her,
Behind you the branches they twine,
The wind it will carry her laughter,
As the memories slip from your mind,
You meet with your friend at the clearing,
From the Seelie Court, lovely and fair,
Though rushing and late you were fearing,
Her smile makes you glad to be there,
And she leads you along as she dances,
Faerie rituals don’t ever fail,
But Medb is not one to take chances,
There’s a  Nuckelavee  just up the trail,
In Tir Na Nog will they bind you,
You’ll be happier now with the Fae,
Where old age and sorrow can’t find you,
Oh human child come far away.

JDoyle