A Fairy Song Poem by William Shakespeare

A Fairy Song

Rating: 3.8


Over hill, over dale,
Thorough bush, thorough brier,
Over park, over pale,
Thorough flood, thorough fire!
I do wander everywhere,
Swifter than the moon's sphere;
And I serve the Fairy Queen,
To dew her orbs upon the green;
The cowslips tall her pensioners be;
In their gold coats spots you see;
Those be rubies, fairy favours;
In those freckles live their savours;
I must go seek some dewdrops here,
And hang a pearl in every cowslip's ear.

A Fairy Song
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Hey Ly 17 April 2012

i think this poem is ok....

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Sagar Shelar 10 February 2012

No words to say, No sentence to Praise. Shakespeare is Shakespeare!

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Richard Skeeter 02 May 2012

hey ly is dumb..............................

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Gabby J 23 July 2012

I just adore Shakespeare. this poet will live on forever in our hearts and minds. He is truly one of the greats.

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* Sunprincess * 05 October 2012

wow..just went into the fairy world and loved it.. :)

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Hannington Mumo 16 July 2024

An ageless song...

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Sylvia Frances Chan 19 May 2024

MY FINAL COMMENT: Summed up, the poem celebrates the delicate relationship between fairies and the natural world, showcasing their ability to enhance and beautify even the simplest of flowers! Gorgeously worded!

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Sylvia Frances Chan 19 May 2024

THREE: Dewdrops and Pearls: The fairy concludes by saying they must seek dewdrops and hang a pearl in every cowslip's ear. This emphasizes their role as a caretaker of nature's delicate details

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Sylvia Frances Chan 19 May 2024

TWO: 1. Nature and Enchantment: The vivid imagery and lyrical language transport the reader to a realm where nature and enchantment intertwine. The fairy's journey takes them over hills, dales, bushes, briers, parks, and even through water and fire.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 19 May 2024

"A Fairy Song" by William Shakespeare is a delightful poem that appears in the well-loved play A Midsummer Night's Dream The poem is spoken by a fairy and describes their work as they wander through various landscapes.

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