As a new day lay forging and camera in hand
She found herself seeking about once again
In search of green fields, wide reaching trees
Tumbling water, cascading gently to please
Misty aired meadows, clouds kissing blue sky
Colour hues dancing in each scene passed by
She walks sylvan paths hoping for rapture
Looking for splendor her eyes there to capture
Along a path she spied, just off to the side
Another small way as if trying to hide
Something was calling, ‘to me, this way take’
She felt its promise, so soothing it spake
Following its windings past shadows of trees
A whisper heard passing on the Autumn breeze
Stepping from wooded edge her heart was amazed
A sight never witnessed, in awe she just gazed
A lovely green field now holding her view
On it soft dusting’s small red leaves wind blew
To its left the forest, curving miles it seemed
Beauty like this, only wondered and dreamed
The sun shown more softer in sky where it’s kept
So magical this place, she sighed and she wept
Then suddenly a movement from behind an oak
A thought she heard, but no voice heard spoke
She crouched in silence, her heart quickly danced
For out from the forest a unicorn pranced
Snow white and regal with long flowing mane
He stopped in his trot to view his domain
He studied and looked, then glanced her way
as if to say, enjoy, it’s your place for the day
She reached for her camera but then off he flew
No one else would see now, of that which she knew
She walked in the field saddened of what lost
She sat and pondered, her camera she tossed
‘Was the unicorns gift’, she felt so ashamed
Then a calming indwelled her, minds eye it framed
Looking once more at this magical place
Brought sudden peace, a warmth, a smiling face
‘It was his kingdom given to capture this day
Not him the subject, of my camera’s play’
A Unicorn's Gift
A beautiful photograph called “Country Field” by Kate is the inspiration behind this piece. Thanks Kate. ( Ktowers )
LisaG, 9 months ago
Brilliant Rog….
I was swept up while reading…
How clever are you….
Judi Taylor, 9 months ago
Holy moly … this is magnificent … I adore it … and I can see it as much as feel it. My mystical friend you have out done yourself!
martin steinbr..., 9 months ago
Wow Rog, this is really great you truly painted a word picture for us all to see! Awesome writing my friend!!!!
hennie, 9 months ago
old rog is back again just wonderful my friend
Roger Sampson in reply to LisaG’s comment, 9 months ago
Thank -you my friend.
P.S. The ride with the top down, music load was great!!
Rog
Roger Sampson in reply to Judi Taylor’s comment, 9 months ago
And thank -You J.
See ya in the tree
Rog
Roger Sampson in reply to martin steinbrugger’s comment, 9 months ago
I’m honored with the nice comment Marty.
GB – Rog
Roger Sampson in reply to hennie’s comment, 9 months ago
Thanks …Bud.
What’s this “old” stuff. lol
Rog
Judi Taylor in reply to Roger Sampson’s comment, 9 months ago
Kate Towers IPA, 9 months ago
wow this blew me away… just fantastic x
Naturegirl, 9 months ago
Such a wonderful piece…so inspiring…. and so much what we all feel out there capturing a day…. to share…. Thank you Rog….. Nature girl
SnapHappy, 9 months ago
so magical, this one blew me away as well Roger
Arnold Isbister, 9 months ago
beautiful and enchanting, endearing to my memories in youth.
sadeyedpoet, 9 months ago
Magnificent! I can really feel myself in this one. It is beautifully written as always. This one is def. going to be fave’d.
Melissa Sampson, 9 months ago
This was better than a real picture any day! Beautiful!
Jessica Heidi ..., 9 months ago
i’ve always had a thing for unicorns…beautiful…and you make a rather good point about the camera…sometimes it seems we are often trying to capture unicorns rather than enjoy them
DeniedFixation, 8 months ago
Such a sweet tale… I adore this form! BRAVO… for it’s not easy to do! :)
binjy, 6 months ago
This lovely..and with a message delivery to suit :)
Tony Ryan, 5 months ago
Beautiful story. Think some beauty and fantasy would do more good for the world than just about anything else I can think of.
loramae, 22 days ago
“Beauty like this only wondered and dreamed” Aww ST you melt my heart with your gentle soul…magnificent writing! :O)