Magic

 

Now is the season of magic,

from the witches of Halloween

to the fairies and elves of

Father Christmas.

Only for children, 

though.

Magic for adults has Pagan qualities

referencing the myths and legends 

that made sense of earlier times,

though 

some still invite their ancestors

to picnic with them on the Day Of The Dead.

Only for children,

though 

are the fairy stories and fantasies

of yesterday and today.

But children know

that these are only the building blocks

of magic.

Yes, children know

that magic is something you make.

Sometimes adults forget.

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