White Rose of Avalon

Mermaid

  • Melusina’s Legacy Poem

    For this first post of Poetry Week, I have decided to share a poem I composed about the Faery Queen Melusina. Melusina’s Legacy by Maranda Wabik Melusina is betrayed Raymond had seen her Her secret was revealed She must leave But she still Stayed near her children Crying as a Banshee When one would perish…

  • My Top 5 Non-Fiction Mermaid & Water Magic Books

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my favorite non-fiction books about mermaids and watery magic.   This can be considered a bit of a companion piece to my earlier post about favorite non-fiction faery books!    I read a lot about faeries, mermaids, and water magic, and this list is…

  • My Top 5 Mermaid Characters

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my favorite mermaid characters from film and television! Number 5: Miranda from Miranda and Mad About Men ~For my number five choice I had to pick the mermaid character who is my namesake, with different spellings but the same name!   Miranda is the…

  • Mermaid Beauty Rituals Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about mermaid beauty. Mermaid Beauty Rituals by Maranda Wabik Oil applied To a tail To keep it shiny To keep it supple To keep it powerful Pearls twined in my hair Seashells hung about my neck Sitting on a rock Singing a song As I…

  • The Pirate Captain In Love

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a short story I have written about a pirate and a mermaid.  The Pirate Captain In Love by Maranda Wabik There once was a Pirate Captain named Killian Ravenswood.   He led a group of scurvy dogs on his ship which he called Siren’s Song.   This…

  • Pirate & Mermaid Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share another of my poems.   This one is about a famous pirate and a mermaid. Pirate & Mermaid by Maranda Wabik Pirates flying The Jolly Roger Feeling the salty sea air A pirate captain Has lost his hand But he gains a plan Having spent time In…

  • Magical Spirit Guides

    For today’s post, I have decided to write about spirit guides or guardians.    Many people think of two things when they think of these types of guides.   Either they think of spirit animals or guardian angels, and both of these do count as spiritual guardians.    However, I would like to look at…

  • Madison, Mermaid Siren

    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have decided to write about the main character from one of my all-time favorite films.    Splash is the iconic 80s mermaid film that helped make Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah stars, as well as launched Touchstone pictures!    Splash is the story of a man named Allen…

  • Mermaid Treasures Poem

    I have decided to share a poem that I composed for today’s post. Mermaid Treasures by Maranda Wabik Thrifty and Swifty Shopping to find Treasures It is a hunt For precious  Items Collecting Amassing Creating a group Of special Things Feeling like Ariel With her gadgets and gizmos A plenty Where are the dinglehoppers? They…

  • Sea Magic Review

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a short review of Sea Magic: Connecting with the Ocean’s Energy by Sandra Kynes.   So yes, I have read and loved yet another book about water magic and water faeries.   This book is by a renowned author and magical worker, who has written eleven books. …