Fields
Fiery colored
Blankets of wildflowers
Newborns grazing near moms
Spring
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This is my 1st attempt at writing an Elfje.
The Elfje form originated in The Netherlands. It is a form used to teach young children to write poetry. The word Elfje means ‘Elven’ or ‘Fairy’ poem (from ‘Elf’ meaning ‘elven’ or ’fairy’ and the suffix ‘- je’ meaning ‘little’ ).
The form consists of 11 words spread over 5 lines.
For more information on the form and how to write an Elfje, please visit: http://simplyelfje.wordpress.com
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Image Credit
© rgb for “On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea”, 2011 – 2012
"On Dragonfly Wings with Buttercup Tea" 
Wonderfully magical elfen poem, if you ask me! What an exuberant celebration of mid-spring!
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This is lovely!
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The more color the better. There can never be enough flowers.
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this is lovely! 🙂
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becca,
Its so pleasing ..Love that image too 🙂
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Intense imagery, delivered effortlessly.
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What an interesting form, and so beautifully written. Excellente!
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Beautiful! Reminiscent of haiku.
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I’ve never come across this form, Becca. Thanks for introducing us to it – and what a lovely job you did of using it!
That’s a beautiful image, too. I saw it on Steve’s site when he posted it there. He really is one of the best wildflower photographers around – a poet in pictures, if you will.
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He does take beautiful photos of the wildflowers. 😀
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Nice one Becka. Love the picture too. May I post this on SImply Elfje?
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OMG … I am honored … especially since it is my first try. 😀 Thank you for stopping for a visit.
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I’ll let you know when Becca (got it right this time – I got a bit confused as my daughter is Becky.)
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Becky is one of the names I answer to as well — my family and people from “home” call me that! 😀
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Ah – like Libby is my family and friends name for me! Just replying to let you know that I have scheduled this Elfje to appear on SImply Elfje on Friday 11th May.
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A very interesting form, Becca!
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I love the way you enjoy doing these new challenges. It’s amazing to me the amount of various poetry styles there are. You always do a fabulous job, Becca.
Namaste,
Izzy
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Lovely little piece 🙂
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