The Song of the Queen of the Meadow Fairy

Queen of the meadow where small streams are flowing,
What is your kingdom and whom do you rule?
"Mine are the places where wet grass is growing
Mine are the people of marshland and pool."


"Kingfisher-coutiers, swift-flashing, beautiful,
Dragon-flies, minnows are mine one and all;
Little frog-servants who wait round me, dutiful,
Hop on my errands and come when I call.


Gentle Queen Meadowsweet, served with such loyalty,
Have you no crown then, no jewels to wear?
"Nothing I need for a sign of my royalty,
Nothing at all but my own fluffy hair!"

By Cicely M Barker