In a land not too far, where dreams tend to stray,
Lay a grove where the mystical creatures would play.
Elves danced in circles, and fairies took flight,
With stars overhead, twinkling bright in the night.
A tree stood so tall, in the grove’s very heart,
Its branches held secrets, and magic did impart.
A young maiden named Lila, with hair like the night,
Sought the tree’s wisdom to set her path right.
She approached with a question, her voice soft and low,
„How do I find courage, and let my heart glow?“
The tree whispered back, with a voice deep and wise,
„Seek within, dear Lila, for therein the answer lies.“
With newfound conviction, Lila danced with the elves,
Laughed with the fairies, and found herself delves.
She realized that courage wasn’t something to find,
But a flame from within, that with belief, she could bind.
The grove sang in joy, for a truth was unveiled,
That belief in oneself is the wind that has sailed.
And every time Lila felt doubt or despair,
She’d remember the grove and the magic in the air.
Cedric Ainsworth (1872 – 1953)
Cedric Ainsworth, a celebrated poet of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was known for his lyrical tales that often intertwined nature, magic, and human emotions. Drawing inspiration from the enchanting landscapes of the English countryside, Ainsworth’s poems resonated with readers of all ages, captivating them with tales of mystical groves, spirited maidens, and the age-old dance between light and shadow.