Wise Lily Stories
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DANDELION DREAMS What do dandelions do when they sleep at night? When their leaves and petals curl and fold up oh-so-tight? In the morning they wake up and open to the sun But at night they go to sleep when the day is done. When I go to sleep at night I dream of traveling far Past the silver moon up high To the twinkling stars. Perhaps when dandelions sleep They dream about the day When they will open up and then Their seeds will fly away. How boys and girls will pick them, make a wish and blow Setting free the little seeds to scatter to and fro. Sailing high up to the sky on fluffy, silken wings Back up to their starry home, where the angels sing. I smile when I think about a secret we both keep How dandelions and people too like to dream and sleep. © written and illustrated by Christine Summerfield May 23/2020
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A mama bird with wings of blue And a golden heart with love so true Made a cosy nest so warm To keep her baby safe from harm And then one day in early spring She heard her baby sweetly sing! Welcome dearest little one From the stars and moon and sun May you discover the wonder and awe Of our beautiful world, little jackdaw. © written and felted by Christine Summerfield/May 9, 2020
The Marry Month of May It's the marry month of May when flowers are in bloom A time for courtship and romance for every bride and groom. Mister Swallow and his bride donned their very best They married in a hawthorn tree and then they built their nest. And then there were two pixies dear who lived in Yorkshire dell The fairy folk who live there still have this tale to tell... Mushroom Boy, a gentleman, he bowed on bended knee Asking his beloved one, "will you marry me?" "Oh yes!" she cried and clapped her hands, her cheeks a rosy hue And with a sunny smile she said, "I will marry you!" Another couple fell in love when they were young and free
Married in a chapel, filled with friends and family. They are still together now, a faithful king and queen Through all the seasons of their life, like a garden green. Birds and faeries, people too can marry in the spring Sharing love and happiness and even wedding rings. © written and illustrated by Christine Summerfield / May 7, 2020 Coats of Blue Two little friends in coats of blue Went walking one rainy day There was no sun But they had fun Singing along the way! The raindrops fell Pell and mell You might say "my oh my!" But 'neath that umbrella you could tell That they were warm and dry. And then they stopped to take a look At birdies one and two Under an umbrella big With feathers bright and blue! I They too were singing in the rain Yet they were warm and dry Underneath a mushroom cap Big, and fat and wide! So when you walk out with a friend Who likes to sing with you You might just see another pair Wearing coats of blue. written and illustrated by Christine Summerfield/April 21, 2020
Tiny Purple Grapes On my morning walk one day I saw a funny thing Tiny clumps of purple grapes blooming in the spring! Usually they grow on vines and get picked in the fall But these tiny little grapes were standing straight and tall. And then I heard a gentle laugh coming from below He wore a funny purple hat and said "my name is Joe!" "You see, these are grape hyacinths growing in a clump Their flowers look like little grapes, they're fat, and round and plump! But these little purple grapes, these you cannot eat The honey bees they love them so, for them, they are a treat!" And then that fairy smiled at me and with his purple hat He bowed just like a gentleman, can you imagine that! And when he put his cap back on, he gave a little wink Then he was gone in a flash, before I could even blink! And now I smile to myself, because now I know How in the fall and in the spring, purple grapes can grow! © written and illustrated by Christine Summerfield/April 7, 2020
"To the tune of Sing A Song of Sixpence"
Sing A Song of Compost Sing a song of compost by the apple tree Learn about the secrets there for you and me. Make your own compost and spread it on the land It's fun to make and fun to do, so come and take my hand! First you put some branches at the bottom of the bin This will make a base for all that will go in. Then you build the layers, one by one Making compost in the yard can be so much fun! Alternate the layers of brown and of green Sprinkle bits of water all in between. As the pile gets higher, turn it once for air Then you let it sit and cook for months without a care. The compost pile will cook and you know it will get hot! Red wriggler worms they like it quite a lot! They eat all the food scraps and make the black gold Miraculous and magical, a wonder to behold. When you finally open up the compost bin Put your hand inside and look right in No more leaves or clippings or old banana peels Only dirt so rich and black, how soft it really feels! Then you take the compost and spread it on the ground Underneath the roses or in a little mound Plant your beans and pumpkins or any other seed Vitamins for vegetables, the soil it really feeds! If you're feeling fancy, make a kind of tea Not the kind for cookies, for grandma and me Compost in a bucket filled with water fine Gives an extra feeding for tomatoes on the vine! Now you've made some compost, I hope you've had some fun Finding all the magic underneath the sun. Keep a compost cooking by the apple tree Tell your friends about it all and share the recipe! © written by Christine Summerfield/March 31, 2019 Clematis Has Arrived! Now it is the month of June I've been waiting for you all For your flowers bold and bright On my trellis tall. The roses they have had their turn With their sweet perfume Now Clematis takes the stage With giant purple blooms! A fountain full of blossoms wide In the summer hours Announcing "we have all arrived!" A festival of flowers. "Our petals make a diamond shape One two and three and four We love to climb on arbors high Or grow around your door. "Our centers they are yellowy green with tiny funny squiggles When the bees come tickle us We give a little giggle!" We like to mingle here and there with the other vines. But we prefer to make a scene in the summer time! So when you're in my garden green Be sure to take the time To see Clematis bold and strong The giant purple vine! written by Christine Summerfield July 17, 2018
written by Christine Summerfield/June 14, 2018 Springtime's Magic Snow
Petals falling on the ground, what makes you wander so? Silently, without a sound...spring time's magic snow. When the wind it comes around, blowing to and fro Like snowflakes swirling round and round, spring time's magic snow. Fluffy, white and silky soft on my fingers and toes Tufty white and milky...springtime's magic snow If you're wondering who it is, his name by now you'll know Thank you Crab Tree for your gift, spring time's magic snow! written by Christine Summerfield, May 30, 2018 |
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