Pillywiggins
Spring fever has struck hard this year. Half the folks I know are currently digging in their gardens or sprucing up their lawnscape. Everyone’s goal is to add vibrant colors and pleasurable scents to their outside space. It’s good feng shui, and it’s good for the soul. Maybe you have a green thumb as my mother did. She could grow anything from a watermelon to a field of peas to a hollyhock. I am not that way. I need pillywiggins. I am all thumbs when it comes to plants, and none of the thumbs are green. If you are like me in that respect, you need pillywiggins, too.
Pillywiggins are the tiny winged fairies that tend to our spring flowers. They are playful creatures but not at all prankish or malicious. They are not much interested in humans at all, except to encourage spring fever and entice toward beautification of the outdoors. Originally they spent most of their energy on meadows of 
wildflowers. However, today they assist with human grown blossoms as well. Out of the corner of your eye, you can sometimes catch a glimpse of a pillywiggin hitching a ride on a bee or butterfly in route from flower to flower. Why do most spring blossoms multiply into lushness? It’s because of the nurturing activities of pillywiggins.
The queen of the pillywiggins is named Ariel, and although she has not been seen in a long time, she is reportedly a glorious sight to behold. Her appearance is tiny but perfectly formed, with blonde hair and a luscious, womanly body. Her white gown is so gossamer as to appear semi-transparent, and her eyes are periwinkle blue. She is known to seek 
restful sleep in the folds of a cowslip. Oftentimes Ariel will sit sidesaddle atop a bat as she flits about keeping a watchful eye on the unfolding blossoming of spring. From her lips come the most melodious songs, and the winds are her harp music. She sings to awaken the flowers into beauty and to honor the goddess of spring. Nowadays, the pillywiggin queen spends most of her time in the summerland of fairy. Perhaps our spring fever and intentions to beautify our space will coax her forward into the earthly realm and bring a smile of delight to her lovely features. I like to think she approves of our efforts.
What about you? Would you like the pillywiggins to assist in your garden?
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Paranormal Romance
Lovely post, Flossie. Yes, I seriously would love some pillywiggins to assist with my garden. The wet and windy winter has done some serious damage and its going to take me a while to put it right.
You’ll have their help to make it beautiful, Daisy.
The Pillywiggins have sprinkled their vibrant pink and red dust all over my geraniums. They are in full bloom and beautiful.
Oooh, we need some geranium pix, Loretta!
I am garden-challenged, so I definitely need help from a few pillywiggins. I love this time of year when everyone is gearing up for planting and fixing up their yards.I’m sure the pillywiggins are getting in a lot of activity. I even love their name! 🙂
Their whimsical name appeals to me, too, Mae. Good luck with making your garden lovely.
I am working on my gardens now. I need Pillywiggins to keep it lovely
I know you have a natural green thumb, Cathy, and maybe the help of a few pillywiggins.
Though I have no garden I would like some Pillywiggins to let the spring now that it’s her season now. Instead we have mostly cold weather and rain.I loved Ariel’s description. Nice for a story character.
I’d be delighted to see some flitting around outside. I’m so glad you enjoyed Ariel’s description.