by Mailin_Grey
Intended to be read in a dialect
Song: Jock Stuart – The McCalmans
Dear Reader, this tale of the little Elf in the Pumpkin Hut shall give you some comfort in the darker days of autumn. Come back to this story, when the time seems heavy and a little light is needed.
The walls of me home are a cheery shade of bright orange, but just when I finish carving them, since the pumpkin dries quickly. I have to move houses fairly often, but it doesn’t bother me, as all me belongings fit snugly into the little nutshells, the squirrels rather thoughtfully leave at my porch. On those dusky autumn days, I delight myself with a pot o’ tea, brewed with water from the pond nearby. Sometimes I even use tealights to cook me some archon tea, what a clever invention of the humankind. I like to live near the mushroom patches, so I can enjoy my little brews under their caps, where I find myself most at ease. Earthlings might find my life rather dull, but truth be told I am content, I rather find solace in its simplicity.I console myself by playing little games and chatting to my lovely companions, the snails, the mice and the wise old fox who pays me frequent visits. During winter, I often don’t want to leave the comfort of my tiny yet spacious pumpkin home. Dozing off when the rain washes against the orange of my walls, often knitting along to the sullen tone of the thunder. The timber creatures too often bring me nuts they store away during the warmer months, and I for myself make sure to always have a charming tale to share. As spring and summer arrive I am busy gardening and preparing as well, for the time will come when I must carve a new home. Autumn, however will always be my favorite season, the leaves mumbling their falling song, the birds singing softer than usual, the thaw leaving fresh bubbles on me house. Please kind Earthling make sure to treat me home with respect, do not stamp on it or litter my lands, it isn’t ye might think very pleasant, and I am working hard to care for me grounds.
But also do know my friendly nature will never be shy so…
If ye happen to come by me little pumpkin home, be sure to say hi!
Yours the wee little Pumpkin Elf
Ps: I also welcome gifts, if ye don’t mind.
© Mailin_Grey 2023-08-03