Silver Swan
Words in RED are the personalized words
“The Silver Swan”
was created especially for
Lori Riley
at the age of 6
With Love From,
Mom & Dad
March 3, 2002
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Lori Riley, age 7, washed her face, brushed her teeth, slipped into her soft
pajamas and climbed into bed. She couldn’t wait to finish looking through the
curious book she had found in the old wooden chest in her closet. The book was
covered with dust. It must have been a hundred years old!
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Lori
opened the worn leather cover. Inside were pictures of a beautiful princess who
lived in an enchanted forest. The princess loved and cared for the many animals
who lived there.
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In
the forest was a lake where a silver swan lived. The swan could sing and talk
and fly high in the sky. There was also a cute little elf who lived by the
lake. The swan often carried the princess and the elf to faraway places. The
swan, the princess and the elf were the best of friends.
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As Lori turned the last page of the book, a puff of
shimmering gold dust filled the air. Lori blinked.
There, in the middle of her room, stood the princess. At her side was the
shining, silver swan. The swan sang:
“Strawberry, blueberry,
raspberry pie,
Come fly with us through the
Magical Sky.”
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“Don’t
be afraid, Lori,” said the princess. “We have
come to ask for your help.” “You see,” added the swan, “our friend, Twinkle the
Elf, is missing. He went out to play in the clouds this afternoon, and he is
not yet home. Could you bring along Janie, Katie and
Nancy and help us search for Twinkle?”
“Of
course!” Lori exclaimed. “Please wait while I
ask for permission.”
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Lori
was back in a flash. “Are you ready?” asked the silver swan. “Oh yes!” she
replied. The silver swan lowered her long, graceful neck and unfolded her wings
so that Lori and the princess could climb onto
her back. With a whoosh of her wings, the swan flew out the window and into the
evening sky.
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As Lori looked at Casper, Wyoming
below, the cool wind tickled her face. “Look,” she laughed. “There’s my home!
And there’s the park!” Before she could say “Raspberry pie,” they had picked up
Janie, Katie and Nancy on their way to the clouds.
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As
the magical swan soared up into the sky, everyone sang:
“Strawberry, blueberry,
raspberry pie,
On our swan’s silver wings
Up, up we fly!”
“The
Moon looks soooo big!” exclaimed Lori. “Look at
that shooting star,” said the princess. “Let’s all make a wish.”
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Lori
made her wish. She wanted the princess and the silver swan to find their
friend, Twinkle the Elf. They all sang:
“Strawberry, blueberry,
raspberry pie,
We’re sure to find Twinkle,
If we all try.”
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“We
are getting close to Twinkle, the Elf’s, favorite play area,” announced the
princess. “The clouds here are shaped like animals. Twinkle loves to play on
them.”
Janie,
Katie and Nancy gazed in amazement as Lori pointed at the cottony wonderland before them. No
wonder Twinkle loved to play here!
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The
silver swan flew gracefully around the clouds while everyone looked for the
little elf. “I think I see Twinkle,” said Lori
excitedly. “Where?” asked the silver swan and the princess. “He’s right there
on that dinosaur cloud!” cried Lori. The little
elf was waving at them.
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Twinkle
bounced up and down with glee as the swan landed beside him. “I’m so glad
you’re here!” he exclaimed. Lori was glad they
had found Twinkle. Her wish had come true.
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“May
we play with Twinkle on the clouds?” Lori asked.
“Of course you may,” replied the silver swan.
Jumping
on the clouds was just like bouncing on a trampoline. They did cartwheels,
handstands, somersaults, back flips and front flips. After a while the princess
reminded them that it was time to go home.
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The
silver swan made sure that her passengers were warm and cozy in her soft
feathers before lifting off the dinosaur cloud. She softly sang them a lullaby
as they returned home.
“Strawberry, blueberry,
raspberry pie,
Sleep softly, little
friends,
Up, up we fly!”
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Lori
woke up as they landed in her room. She slid off the swan’s back and climbed
into her bed. She knew that this was one adventure she would never forget!
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“Good
night, Silver Swan,” whispered Lori, “and thank
you for taking us with you.”
“Good
night, Lori,” whispered the swan. “I’m glad you
came. Sweet dreams.”
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Lori
Riley
Hope
you enjoy this gift.
Mom
& Dad