Of sticks and stones,
Of fairies and elves,
the vale of lumequies is known.
Of chalk as cheese,
Of sand as sugar,
tea is served in the vale of lumequies.
Of boulders and sturdy trees,
Of trickling streams and chirping birds,
the tunes of lumequies vale resounds.
Of spinning wheels and pirate ships,
Of rustling bushes and secret missions,
adventures abound in lumequies vale.
Of wee lads and lasses,
Of daydreams and spirited play,
the vale of lumequies welcomes all.
Of memories from eons ago
when the mind ruled
and reality was a dream.
The vale of my youth.

Written for Friday fictioneers a writing challenge hosted by Rochelle. The picture was provided by Piya Singh and the task is to write a 100 words story inspired by it. Thanks Rochelle for hosting the challenge. Thank you for stopping by… do click on the link to read other stories. And the last picture is just because …. adventure is everywhere. Written also for the discover weekly challenge adventure)
Lumequies is a made up word from two Latin words (lumen and quies)

Dear Chioma,
Your poem puts me in a little in mind of the poem “The Walrus and the Carpenter”…”of shoes and ships and sealing wax…of cabbages and kings.” Quite imaginative. The little cutie in the picture you as a child or perhaps your own daughter? Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Awww thanks Rochelle.
I will look up the poem as I don’t know it.
That’s my daughter having her own little adventure in the garden.
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Interesting take on the prompt. Well done.
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Thanks Sandra!
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Remind me not to drink the tea here. I liked the Spring in the way you wrote this.
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Hehehehe
We’ll give you some coffee then.
Thanks Michael.
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Of poems and stories …. 🙂 Nicely done peom. It captures the essence of childhood and fairy tales.
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Thanks Ansumani!
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How wonderfully dream-like!
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Thanks Joy!
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Poetry can be so deep sometimes and kudos to you for this one.
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Thank you very much!
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One thing that I love to do is list-poetry… and it often does become wonderful… and not less so if you manage to tie it up so well as you do with that last line…
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Thank you very much.
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Very nice and imaginative!
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Thank you!
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So beautiful! This evoked a magical childhood for me. And, as a Dreamer of Dreams, this line of course resonates with me:
“when the mind ruled
and reality was a dream.”
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Thank you!
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My pleasure! 🙂
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What a beautiful poem and so magical too. Definitely a great take on the photo! 🙂
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Thanks Melony!
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Lovely poem, it sounds like a beautiful dream-like place where anything is possible 🙂
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Thank you!
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Very creative, well done
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Thank you!
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Hi Chioma,
Alas, my mind has become corrupted by TV culture, now the word “Vale” will always remind me of Game of Thrones. 😀
I admire how you write properly, mindfully selecting words as you go along.
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Awww, thanks dear!
Where have you been?
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Hope you’re keeping well?
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You are most welcome.
Lagos. 🙂
Yes, I trust that you are fine too.
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Great piece, to be read out aloud. And I’ve learnt a new word.
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Oh that’s nice.
Thanks Patrick.
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Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for reading and commenting.
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Anything.
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Nicely done, beautiful poem
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Thank you very much.
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That’s beautiful. Like a fairytale playground full of lovely memories. And the picture of your daughter is very cute.
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Awwwww!
Thank you very much.
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Lovely.
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Thanks Dawn!
Hope you’re feeling much better today?
My prayers are with you.
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Thank you. I appreciate that. I think today is going to be a much better day.
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There’s a lovely feel to this poem and the rhythm is beautiful. It builds a perfect world for the scene in the prompt.
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Thanks Margaret.
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That was truly lovely!
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Thanks Dale!
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