Field the Field

I found myself drawn to the backside of my apartment today. It is kind of in the middle of nowhere in a neighborhood that was missed by the track-home developments.

Behind my home is this lot that is really wild with growth. I can see rabbits occasionally and plenty of lizards. What we don’t often see are the little ones that peep from the sides of the tall grasses that can grow wild anywhere.

The tall grasses here are similar to that in most places – gangly, stick-like and often more brown than green. There is also the kind that looks like miniature stalks of wheat – I like those the best. ;)

I had to look very carefully and be quite still because the Faeries that live in those kinds of grasses are choosy about who sees them. If you are careful enough, you just might see one. “How do you know?”, you may ask – well… think of it as a big game of hide-and-seek. You are guaranteed to see one only if you look – that is the name of the game, isn’t it?

Fae of fields and grasses will stand starkly still with the grasses when you look at them, “hoping” that maybe you didn’t see them. When you look away is when they will move or shift into a form that isn’t so noticeable anymore. That is part of the game they play. They like to be out though, so disappearing isn’t their preferred activity. Think of being outdoors as being in their home and how you wouldn’t want to have to be forced to disappear or be invisible in your house.

I found one in the tiny wheat-like grasses who was pleased as pie to be seen. She smiled and looked at me with wide eyes and a gorgeous smile. She was hoping I would notice her and say ‘Hello’.

The other two were a little harder to find. They like to walk through the grasses with the breeze and it is hard to tell who is moving what – did the grass move because of the breeze or because of tiny spirits passing through them?

Sit still some evening near an area that is wild and free. See if you can notice anything that may be an essence of the field. They like to play with our vision and sit at the corner of our eyesight so when you turn quickly to look… it may appear to be nothing at all. That is a guaranteed sign that you did see one – just what kind is the question. ;)

A Message From the Fae of the Field Grasses:

“tee-hee! We like to be seen and not heard, but only seen by those who want to see. We will play with you and make you wonder if what you thought you saw was real or not. It is our game and our fun and we want you to have fun with us. We can always find you. Can you find us? We’ll let you know by swaying softly when there isn’t any wind or dancing at the sides of your sight. Sit and swing in the breeze with us! Listen to the moments of silence near our fields. We will play and whistle if you take the time to notice us.”

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Field Fae are some of my favorite to witness because of how funny they are. They like to pretend they weren’t seen but when it is obvious you did, they will smile and dance and then dash away to somewhere new. It is a Faeries joy to be seen and loved. I think we can all appreciate that sentiment.