The Ballad of True Thomas

Sir Thomas of Erceldoun (also called Thomas the Rhymer or True Thomas) was a 13th century minor lord of Scotland who disappeared for seven years—reputedly taken by the Fairy Queen—and was afterwards known for poetry and prophecy. The story recounting his disappearance is famous, and has much to teach whether it be history or metaphor. R. J. Stewart's Robert Kirk: Walker Between the Worlds has an excellent appendix on the topic, if you're interested in deeper study.

The version below is my favorite.

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