“Dreamwoods” is the name of my brother and sister-in-law’s bed and breakfast in the Crowsnest Pass near Coleman, Alberta, Canada. As with most forest abodes, the magical woodland location inspires whimsical thoughts.
Dreamwoods' Song
Waiting in the woods Sitting on the forest floor Looking for dwarves, elves, Pixies, gnomes and fairies Rustle of aspen
Wishing in the woods Sleeping on the forest floor Dreaming of dwarves, elves, Pixies, gnomes and fairies Fragrance of cedar
Waking in the woods Rising from the forest floor Seeing dwarves, elves, Pixies, gnomes and fairies Aroma of pine
Walking in the woods Treading on the forest floor Talking with dwarves, elves, Pixies, gnomes and fairies Murmur of maple
Working in the woods Tilling well the forest floor Toiling with dwarves, elves, Pixies, gnomes and fairies Whisper of hemlock
Waltzing in the woods Dancing on the forest floor Singing with dwarves, elves, Pixies, gnomes and fairies Magic of Dreamwoods
I've read a lot about pines, maples,cedar, aspen, not so much hemlock, in your poetry pieces, ,and the forests you describe is the Magic of Dreamwoods, it would be so nice to visit that bed and breakfast, but i'll probably never get to that area of the woods.
I love this fantasy piece, Reg...and liked the natural progression it seemed to follow from wishing and dreaming about the wee folk, to encountering, befriending and celebrating with them in the dreamwoods. Lovely visuals and a delightful read! ~Hugs, Elizabeth
Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs (Reader)
Reviewed on July 24, 2009
Hi Regis
These words are very beautifully sung and even though they're "busy", the poem is very serene. Lovely. Cheers! Liz
Regis
I am so glad I had the time to stop here in this Fairytail Land...
Yes it is a real Place but it holds the Magic and Dreams of a Fairytail come to life...I stare at the photo and my mind creates visions...Your Poem.....awesome! Makes my mind Dream On !
This is wonderful, I can't wait to read it to my kids they will love it as much as I do or more! I will have to ask permission to send it to the sister in laws for bedtimes. This is going in the favs for sure! Great job, wish I could book a flight today!
Well met,and many Blessings~Shell
Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez (Reader)
Reviewed on October 13, 2005
Regis , You were to write my friend! Everything you touch is
Gold! It's beyond outstanding!
Love it Regis',....peace and love to you and yours',
Rich Criso Suarez
Reviewed by S H (Reader)
Reviewed on October 9, 2005
I lived in the mountains when I was a little girl and I played with all my invisible friends in the forest all of the time. I don't know if that's good considering my family back round, Regis LOL! I think the poem has that childlike quality we should never loose though.
Reviewed by Tracey O' (Reader)
Reviewed on October 8, 2005
Oh Reg,
This is a magical poem I need to visit this magical place soon.
It's beautiful! The pictures you have are so calming and drawing a person in as much as this poem draws me to leave and go there right now. This I have to see.
Thank You so very much (to a point) for the tempting poem. This should be on their advertisments! No one would be able to resist going there. Magical Calming Peaceful Beautiful!
Just like you!
Merci' Mon Ami
Je T'aime
Tracey and Gang xoox 42(c :)
Reviewed by Meredith Dixon (Reader)
Reviewed on October 7, 2005
Love your poem! Can relate to it! Makes me want to return to the woods and breathe in the fresh air and pretend again. Never grow up!
I love how you went from "walking, wishing, working and waltzing" with all the creatures of our childhood and fantasy! I was waiting though for you to remain with them or maybe you did!!!
I can well understand the inspiration you get from Dreamswoods. What a beautiful place to be mingling with "dwarves, elves, pixies, gnomes and fairies." T'wart so far away, I'd be booking a week of enjoyment there, meself!
Delightful thoughts and verse, Regis...
Micke
(who's really had 'puter problems and "stone" problems, but getting back on track, now...)
There's magic inside this poem! These pixies, gnomes, dwarves, elves, and fairies are very darn picky about who they let write about them. Regis made a deal with Belaine of the Hawthorn, the woodland sprite who is a mortal seeking life's meaning. The deal is that Regis will instill the love of beauty---beauty in nature to the child sprite and the ladybug.
There my friends- Now, I know where all their family is- Talking with dwarves, elves,
Pixies, gnomes and fairies - Love it Regis- A magical happening-! A keeper in my Regis Folder- What a land of imagery- I felt like I was floating with them!! Thank you 4 that/this soft spoken poem of art- B/B are always so warm & welcoming, I/We love em- and 1 yr., is our treat is at diffre.places- maybe Canada sometime soon- Regi- oxox Love & Light,Sheeeoxo
Oh, I want to visit this place of magic...seems they have magic mushrooms if one can see pixies and such...do they allow dogs...? Your family should put this one in a frame and post it by their check in desk...Ed (oh & Rufuz)
Love it! Especially the way you have tapped the sense of smell
and the rhythm that the repetition creates. I, too, love to dream-walk through a forest; now that our weather has cooled, might head for the woods back thatway and look and look for faeries...dwarves...elves...pixies...leprechauns. . .whole passel~! (Don't tell my dogs, okay?) Thank you, Regis, for the enchanting stroll. 'Pea' <3
Dreamwoods sounds like a truly marvelous place, Regis, and this is a marvelous poem. The deep dark forests truly are both enchanting and inspiring, and one of my favorite places, too.
Well, that God of Autumn is certainly on a grand tour at the moment! Unless, after a quick haircut, you are he?!! :)) Love this, Regis, and, when I do my world tour in years to come, sounds like I shall have to get Dreamwoods full address from you... definitely NOT to be missed... particularly if THIS is what comes with it! Must be loads of pixie dust in the air over the North Atlantic at the moment! In UK - three guesses... drear drizzle, just for a change. Can't complain, I suppose... we had SUMMER yesterday! :)) Would love to hear you recite this one - can hear it in your wonderful "woody and resonant" French Canadian tones... LOL Kate xx
Reviewed by White Dove left (Reader)
Reviewed on September 30, 2005
wonderful talent you share
Reviewed by Seth Mullins (Reader)
Reviewed on September 30, 2005
I think there's some good reasons why the wee folk gravitate to you, Regis. Great poets belong, perhaps, more to their world than to this one.
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 30, 2005
Regis, you hang out with some cool dudes and dudettes. Nothing like the backwoods to spur the impagination. Great poem!
knowing the woods and the trees your poem both recalled the woods past and left me longimg for the woods today --- and the dwarves and the elves and all that lot
I used to go camping in Norther California among the redwoods. I remember waking up feeling just like this poem. Glorious! Thanks for sharing this, Regis.
Carmen :-)
Reviewed by Lori M (Reader)
Reviewed on September 30, 2005
Ahhhh Regis!
This is so beautifully done!
As always;you are a great poet!
Thanks,
LORI
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Love ya!
Jane
These words are very beautifully sung and even though they're "busy", the poem is very serene. Lovely. Cheers! Liz
Janet
I am so glad I had the time to stop here in this Fairytail Land...
Yes it is a real Place but it holds the Magic and Dreams of a Fairytail come to life...I stare at the photo and my mind creates visions...Your Poem.....awesome! Makes my mind Dream On !
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:)Sandy
Well met,and many Blessings~Shell
Gold! It's beyond outstanding!
Love it Regis',....peace and love to you and yours',
Rich Criso Suarez
This is a magical poem I need to visit this magical place soon.
It's beautiful! The pictures you have are so calming and drawing a person in as much as this poem draws me to leave and go there right now. This I have to see.
Thank You so very much (to a point) for the tempting poem. This should be on their advertisments! No one would be able to resist going there. Magical Calming Peaceful Beautiful!
Just like you!
Merci' Mon Ami
Je T'aime
Tracey and Gang xoox 42(c :)
I love how you went from "walking, wishing, working and waltzing" with all the creatures of our childhood and fantasy! I was waiting though for you to remain with them or maybe you did!!!
Delightful thoughts and verse, Regis...
Micke
(who's really had 'puter problems and "stone" problems, but getting back on track, now...)
the perfect getaway setting....excellent writing!
love and peace, Carole
Hugs
Tina
thanks for sharing
love and peace
Sage
Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
Do Enjoy It While You Can Still Dream(In)woods...
Love Pic!
TRASK
Pixies, gnomes and fairies - Love it Regis- A magical happening-! A keeper in my Regis Folder- What a land of imagery- I felt like I was floating with them!! Thank you 4 that/this soft spoken poem of art- B/B are always so warm & welcoming, I/We love em- and 1 yr., is our treat is at diffre.places- maybe Canada sometime soon- Regi- oxox Love & Light,Sheeeoxo
beautiful Reg, and yes i too like the technique...
a wonderful story...enchanting
ann
PS. i love the picture too
and the rhythm that the repetition creates. I, too, love to dream-walk through a forest; now that our weather has cooled, might head for the woods back thatway and look and look for faeries...dwarves...elves...pixies...leprechauns. . .whole passel~! (Don't tell my dogs, okay?) Thank you, Regis, for the enchanting stroll. 'Pea' <3
Reminds me of hearing that Sir Arthur conen Powell. Saying he saw and belived in fairies at the turn of last century.
Mystical magical write. Mr Auffray..
This beats with an undercurrent of pure magic! Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Great write. I love the arborial references and the rhythmic repetition. A delight, truly.
Peace,
B
Peace,
Eileen
Toooooo sweet for words!!
love Tinka
God bless,
Sandie.
time to head to the mighty O-Sha-Wa Creek
a magical poem about a magical place
good write
Carmen :-)
This is so beautifully done!
As always;you are a great poet!
Thanks,
LORI
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