White Rose of Avalon

Nature

  • Springtime Showers & Bright Flowers: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s post, I am sharing a poem about the beauty of the rain nourishing the earth, leading to new growth! Springtime Showers & Bright Flowers by Maranda Wabik The rain falls on the ground The thirsty earth drinks up the hydration Water feeds the…

  • Springs in the Spring: A Meditative Exploration of Two Meanings of the Word Spring Related to Nature

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For this week’s Mermaid Monday blog post, I have decided to discuss how the two meanings of Spring in Nature entwine and overlap.   Spring is a season, but Spring is also a word to describe a natural water site, like the Red and White…

  • Elfin Grot, Woodland Faery: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s post, I will be sharing a poem about visiting the Elfin Grot of a Woodland Faery! Elfin Grot, Woodland Faery by Maranda Wabik Come on by the Elfin Grot Come to meet the Woodland Faery She is there to aid those who ask…

  • Crunching Leaves and Mulled Cider: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I have decided to share a poem about taking a walk in late Autumn! Crunching Leaves and Mulled Cider by Maranda Wabik The smell of Autumn all around The crunch of leaves does surround A warm cup of cider in hand…

  • Slowing Down During the Dark Half of the Year

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s post, I will be discussing the process of slowing down during the Dark Half of the Year!    This is a natural process that many of us feel, the energy of slowing down as the dark and cold months set in.   However,…

  • Bright Sun, Loving Mother Nature: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about the Sun and Mother Nature’s energy! Bright Sun, Loving Mother Nature by Maranda Wabik The Solar Rays beating down from above The Motherly embrace of warmth and love The Sun, the Sea, and the Earth…

  • Sunshine and Wind: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I have decided to share a poem about the beauty of warm and breezy days. Sunshine and Wind by Maranda Wabik Sunshine above me Oh, how I feel the love When the Sun’s rays land on my skin Oh, sweet friend,…

  • Cherry Blossom Festival Reflections: Are Local Nature Festivals Still About Nature?

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.    For today’s post, I will be sharing my reflections about attending this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival at one of my local parks!   Now, I had planned to write this reflection even before attending this year, as I go every year (and have since childhood).…

  • The Lady of the Fountain and Blessing the Land with Fertility

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I have decided to write about the Lady of the Fountain and how she blesses the Land with fertility!   In fact, the energy of the blessings that a Lady of the Fountain, or a Well Maiden,…

  • The Vernal Equinox and Celebrating the Flower Bride

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   I want to begin by wishing everyone a very Happy Vernal Equinox!   Today is the day when the hours of light and hours of darkness are in equal measure, one of only two days in a year when that occurs (the other being the…