I remember walking the streets between wall and mountain.

I remember climbing stone-hewn steps and passing under arched passages.

I remember tall houses clinging to sheers faces of rock.

And I remember standing atop Hope’s Horizon as the sun came up.

I remember looking over a sea of red in a bowl of stone.

I remember the wind-blown ripples that dry-stirred its surface.

I remember walking through a field of roses.

And I remember Crimson’s Field’s lone tower.

I remember the sky-strung crystals and gilt-edged paths of glass.

I remember the needles of rock rising from shimmering waters.

I remember the colours so vivid atop the slender spires.

And I remember Haven Hollow’s wonder.

I remember the gentle waters, the narrow bridges and shuttered doors.

I remember Buddha sat by bamboo fingers, as incense burns close by.

I remember heron waiting and lions guarding.

And I remember Lotus Valley’s dragon, and his vigilant gaze.

But most of all, I remember all those we’ve loved and lost.

And each year so I also look forward,

Awaiting the Fairelands and their return.

To give us new hope, new wonders, new memories

That help us remember once more.

I remember is a new challenge presented to bloggers by the Fantasy Faire team, inviting us to share out memories of past Faires, the realms they’ve held, the forms we took whilst exploring them, the adventures they gave us, and the moments of wonder we felt.

So why not share your memories, or perhaps share in one of the three other challenges for bloggers? and don’ forget, if you intend to apply to be an official blogger and haven’t already done so, your application must be submitted by April 18th, 2015.