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Friday 30 May 2014

WOOD NYMPH

I disguise myself as bark of tree
and silently lie in wait...
There is no malice in what I do.
It is my nature to lead astray
the unsuspecting hiker, lost
in the forest depths; to play my game
of hide and seek that lures him deep
into thicket and brier, nettle and Fairy Ring;
where visions compelling as empyrean dreams
slowly possess his mind...

I never deceive. The mistake is his
if he desires me as ideal mate,
then follows his delusion with lustful leer
that ravenously devours every womanly curve,
a heavenly face and eyes that draw him
to my Otherworldly domain where the compass spins
and time plays peculiar tricks: where a midday sun
bleeds to death in the western sky
and his lifespan concludes in the blink of an eye.
But oh why do I have to watch him die?

Try to see that I have no choice:
being hybrid of woman and tree,
I've no stomach for Sunday roast - no, not I.
My sustenance is limited to the Souls of men.
Yet it gives me no joy to see my half-cousins
sacrificed to keep me immortal.
So heed my warning when I tell you I'm trouble...
and if ever you wander alone in my Forest
be sure to stay focused on the path ahead
and hurry, hurry home.

24 comments:

  1. we are all slaves to our hunger now arent we
    and who are we to judge...the man has his hunger
    and she only willing to oblige
    to meet her own needs....smiles...

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    1. Ha...couldn't have put it better myself! *chuckles*
      We are all indeed on our own agendas, aren't we...?

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  2. Trouble you say?
    Oh, those poor dear souls of men
    They had best take your warning and very hurriedly get on home.
    Great writing , you are so well versed with your words, Ygraine.

    Hope you have a great weekend

    Hugs
    xo

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    2. Ha...so glad I'm a mere mortal...otherwise I'd surely starve to death.
      There is no way I could harm even an ant!
      Many thanks, Margie.

      Hope you are having a great weekend too.

      Hugs xxx

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  3. Good one Yg. You're why i hug trees. :)

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    1. Haha...thank you TUG...I'm certain there's a compliment in there...;)

      Hope you're having a super weekend :)

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  4. This had a mythical quality to it...a hybrid of woman and tree, luring person after person to an unsuspecting fate. Great job Ygraine :)

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    1. Thank you so much, Keith...that is so appreciated.:)

      Happy Weekend...

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  5. yes definetely mythical, and you being you you warn others to stay away less they be eaten a fabulous tale Ygraine, I love what and how you bring the mystical in everything you write have a super weekend xoxoxo

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    1. Thank you, Lorraine...so much!
      As you know, I am addicted to all things mythic and mystical. I think I was born that way! ;)

      Hope you are having a fabulous weekend too xxx

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  6. Amazing writing, Ygraine...how does your wonderful mind reach such wonders?

    Keep the magick going! Love it!!!

    Hugs
    xoxoxo

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    1. Wow...what a compliment...thank you, from my heart!
      I had been away for a few days, staying on the edge of a forest.
      As I sat and pondered on what to write, I saw the shape of a woman in some tree foliage...and the story just sort of told itself! :)

      Big Hugs xxx

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  7. Oh, this is good! This is really good!
    Truly mystical, magical and wonderful ;o)

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    1. Oh wow...thank you...so very much!
      So happy you liked it xxx

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  8. Atta Good Wood Nymph, I'll throw a few ones your way ;) and chew slowly

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    1. Hmmm...yes...there are quite a few I wouldn't mind throwing her way too! *evil chuckles* ;)

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  9. Wonderful!!!
    I used to spend so much time exploring in forests… I feel like I missed this adventure.. I need to look closer the next time among the trees.☺

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    2. ...but not TOO close, I hope!
      There could be grave danger lurking there...lol

      Many thanks, Anthony :)

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  10. wood Nymph don't chew Anthony, 'cause I love his paintings and I need his Islands of Solitudes ok?

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    1. My thoughts exactly...I mean, where would we go to find peace and relaxation??

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  11. Well, if you go down the woods today... :-) Great poem!

    Greetings from London.

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    1. Haha...many thanks, CiL! :)

      Happy Friday.

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