Hi, I work in Deer Park and wrote this nature-y poem for my wife's birthday. It was published by the Society of Classical Poets.
The Emerald Queen
A Legend from the Future
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Part I.
Have you heard the old tale of the Emerald Queen? ‘Twas a long time ago when folks would demean We humans as animals—nothing else more!— Evolved from bacteria found on the floor. They forgot the Creator had made us like him, That we’re here for a purpose and not on a whim. Not seeing the truth they were consequently Destroying themselves quite unchivalrously.
But those who would chance to be walking near here, By the woods over yonder, would subtly hear A voice like a brook flowing softly on rocks That sang of a crystalline key that unlocks Old mysteries’ truths they forgot had existed. The voice called them on and its pulling persisted. It drew them on further through winding old trails Where waterfalls gush and ruins tell tales, To a castle where sang the Emerald Queen— A proof in herself of a kingdom unseen.
I see this is part 1 and is there a part 2?? : )
Ahhh we need more of the Emerald Queens!!
Beautiful poem - was the river the Neversink?