| Gem Sprite Silvery raindrops softly fall; a thirsty earth is soothed with drink Unheard, a tiny pixie's call; limpid wings of lacy pink Ethereal fingers she extends, her face turned upward to the sky She feels a drop as it descends, adjoin a teardrop from her eye Enchantment is their downward dance; a union so unique that gemstones form from their romance and tumble off her cheek If it is springtime when they fall, the precious gems are emerald green But should an angry storm befall, sparkling onyx will be seen Summer brings the deepest blue; reflections of the sky and sea Cold white winter's rendezvous sends pearl and diamond beguilingly Most colorful, though, and gererous, is autumn's beauty shown; when color so incredulous is gracefully bestown Amber, quartz and ruby shine; sapphire, topaz, opal, jade Each one absolute and fine, genuine and fairy made She walks the earth till sun's return, replacing dark and humid mist She leaves forthwith, no vexed concern for every spot her tears have kissed Remaining is a rainbow path where telltale traces lay Hues and prism aftermath of a rainfairy at play 12-27-01 |
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