Elven Ball

from Fairytale by Patrick Jasper Lee

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I’ll tell you of a place where woodland creatures spend their time
They gather for a folk dance when the solstice bells do chime
If you wish to witness them you’ll need to take a fall
Down below the oak is where you’ll see the elven ball

They come with gold and with silver, come with flowers in their hair
Bowing low, pacing the quadrille: it’s a grand affair
Some are tall, some are shorter, some are dark, some are fair
All you’ll hear is their chanting: the ball the ball the ball, the ball the ball the ball.

Here you’ll see the giants waltzing; they’ll be twice your size
There you’ll see a small djinn jigging, romance in her eyes
You will need to watch and listen, say nothing at all
Then you’ll be delivered of what is called the elven ball

You can bring honest intentions; you can have love in your eyes
But you won’t know what’s awaiting: the strangest spell of all
It will be so enchanting; you’ll find no means of escape
All you’ll hear is their chanting: the ball the ball the ball, the ball the ball the ball.

So please heed my warning; you must hear me when I say
Elven folk, they don’t take prisoners, you are there to stay
We bid goodbye to the old life just before we fall
I used to be a free soul till I joined the elven ball

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from Fairytale, released August 8, 2020

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Patrick Jasper Lee Wales, UK

I am something of an activist with my music & literature. As an indigenous Rom Gypsy my cultural and artistic work explores the highs and lows of life/soul. I champion tribal origins, and the underdog in our modern times. I am tired of what this society tends to throw at us, especially innocent folk. I believe the awesome beauty of nature & the arts remains our only hope in this chaotic world. ... more

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