The Song Of The Hazel Nut Fairy

Slowly, slowly, growing

While I watched them well,

See, my nuts have ripened;

Now I've news to tell.

I will tell the Squirrel,

"Here's a store for you;

But, kind Sir, remember

The Nuthatch likes them too."

I will tell the Nuthatch,

"Now, Sir, you may come;

Choose your nuts and crack them,

But leave the children some."

I will tell the children,

"You may take your share;

Come and fill your pockets,

But leave a few to spare."

"The Song of the Hazel Nut Fairy"

Illustration and Poem

Cecily Mary Barker

(1895-1973)

English artist and poetess

Patroness of the English Fairies