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The Fairy Reel
Not much of a poem, really, but enormous fun to read aloud.
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First published January 1, 2006
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May 1, 2020
A fun poem about Fairies from the collection Fragile Things.
June 27, 2018
This poem was gorgeous!
February 18, 2021
The Fairy Reel is a poem by Neil Gaiman, that expounds (I thought) on the virtues of death for love. Written in a first person narrative, the narrator freely gives himself to his love even after she has become "bored" with him. Maintaining his love even after his death or at least his willingness to do so.
Very unique as far as poems go as well as interesting in it's wording.
Very unique as far as poems go as well as interesting in it's wording.
October 20, 2020
The Fairy Reel was a short read, and it surprised me with how much I enjoyed it. I confess to going in with low expectations, only to be hooked and found it stuck with me more than I’d anticipated. It’s certainly worth it for a very quick read, and one of the better examples of Neil Gaiman’s poetry.
August 12, 2018
A lyric poem. Entertaining.
October 3, 2019
so wrap me up in dreams and death
May 5, 2018
I didn't think Gaiman would be so good at poetry. Not as good as instructions but still good.
March 30, 2021
Cute Poem
September 4, 2023
3.75/5
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