Fairy Queen Poem by Res John Burman

If you were a Fairy Queen
A crown of Clover would be seen
Upon your head and in your hair
I know because I’d place it there.

I’d scatter bluebells round your feet
And bring honey for you to eat.
I’d ask the birds and ask the bees
To sing you songs and bring you ease.

Robes I’d weave from Mermaids Hair
Scatter roses everywhere
Write songs of you, for others to sing
Were you my Queen and I your King.

Oh yes I know it’s make-believe
Like favours sewn upon a sleeve
And heraldry so seldom seen,
But to me you are my Queen.

And though we work and though we play
The magic is not far away
Your lovely hair crowns your lovely head
You bring love and rose petals to my bed.

11th May 2008