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Hello Creatives,

Drift into the enchanted realm of fairy poetry as actor and director Nim McQuin reads from "The Fairy Green" by Rose Fyleman in this special guest reader episode. Nim shares her personal connection to bedtime poetry–a cherished tradition started by her Auntie Mary–while reading from a book with its own magical history, once belonging to Worthing Girls County High School.

The poems create a tapestry of fairy encounters spanning various locations and seasons. 
From delicate fairy queens perched on dragonflies to goblin knights pledging service, each verse paints vivid imagery of magical beings who exist just beyond our everyday perception. 
We journey through dappled forests, secretive islands, and even Smith Square in Westminster, where dignified houses by day transform into fairy gathering places by night. 
The collection reveals how different trees assist fairy life – the larch provides sewing needles, the oak crafts cups, and the elder and hazel supply refreshments for their revelry.

These gentle, lyrical poems serve as the perfect bridge between wakefulness and dreams. 
Nim's soothing voice guides us through descriptions of fairy music, messengers, and the mysterious Dunsley Glen, transporting listeners to a world where imagination reigns and creative minds find rest.
Whether you're seeking inspiration or peaceful slumber, this episode offers a magical escape from the demands of everyday life. 

Follow Nim on Instagram: www.instagram.com/justcallmenim 

Sleep Tight, 

Florence x

The Music in this episode is Cozy Winter Days by Anthony Catacoli.

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Sleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios.
The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.