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Fairy Poems (Eva Oakley 1945)

The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

11 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes The Fairies and the Pixies were all dancing on the green; The little Gnomes found out, and they were soon upon the scene; But, oh! The Fairies saw them, … [Read more...] about The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

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The Frolics of the Snow Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

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[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Frolics of the Snow Fairies Their sleigh bells were tinkling the whole of the way, When lovely Snow Fairies came one night to play, And spangles upon their gauze frocks were so … [Read more...] about The Frolics of the Snow Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: Eva Oakley (1881-1952) (author), Fairy Poems (Eva Oakley 1945), poem for children, SourceSLV, year1945

The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

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[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies You know that each Brownie was asked by the Queen Of the Fairies to come and join them on the green, And there, to enjoy a nice Fairyland … [Read more...] about The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

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The Good Brownies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

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[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Good Brownies Some twenty smart Brownies went out, one fine day, And sat down to rest, on some nice, new-mown hay; Then, after a while they said, “My! That was good!” And off they … [Read more...] about The Good Brownies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: Eva Oakley (1881-1952) (author), Fairy Poems (Eva Oakley 1945), poem for children, SourceSLV, year1945

Witch Goodandkind [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

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[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Witch Goodandkind Some little birds fluttered, And started to sing; Then the Fairies came out, And danced in a ring. The Gum Nut Babes peeped out, From branches of trees. When, all … [Read more...] about Witch Goodandkind [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: Eva Oakley (1881-1952) (author), Fairy Poems (Eva Oakley 1945), poem for children, SourceSLV, year1945

Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

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[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party When the King made Pretty Pet His lovely bride and Queen, All the palace lights shone out, The brightest ever seen, And the Glow-worms all around, Had … [Read more...] about Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: Eva Oakley (1881-1952) (author), Fairy Poems (Eva Oakley 1945), poem for children, SourceSLV, year1945

Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

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[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding Charming Princess Pretty Pet Became the King’s own bride, And after they were married. He took her for a ride, In the golden coach again, Driven by two … [Read more...] about Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: Eva Oakley (1881-1952) (author), Fairy Poems (Eva Oakley 1945), poem for children, SourceSLV, year1945

Princess Pretty Pet [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

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[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Fairy poems Princess Pretty Pet “Greetings, Princess Pretty Pet!” Said the Fairy King: “Greetings, Sire! I’ve just danced round, In a Fairy-ring; But, alas, one shoe I lost, And … [Read more...] about Princess Pretty Pet [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: Eva Oakley (1881-1952) (author), Fairy Poems (Eva Oakley 1945), poem for children, SourceSLV, year1945

Fairy Poems [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]

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[Editor: This book of poetry for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in 1945. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] Fairy Poems by Eva Oakley Princess Pretty … [Read more...] about Fairy Poems [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]

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