White Rose of Avalon

Nature

  • Thorn of the Rose: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s blog post is a poem about the strength held even in the softest of forms. Thorn of the Rose by Maranda Wabik Silken soft petals beginning to bloom Unfurling in unmatched beauty A truly awe-inspiring sight to behold The sweetness of the soft petals-white…

  • Reflections on Completing the Business Herbal Course at the Herbal Academy!

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s post, I am sharing the news that I have completed the Business Herbal Course at the Herbal Academy!   This is such a big achievement for me, as it was 150 hours of study and took me a total of over nine months…

  • ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ Poem Analysis

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is an analysis of the poem Ode to a Nightingale by John Keats!   I accessed the text of the poem on poetryfoundation.org.   The bold text after each stanza is my thoughts on the stanza.    Without further ado, let’s examine this…

  • Mother Nature’s Path: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poem about following the path of nature’s turning cycles. Mother Nature’s Path by Maranda Wabik Walking along Nature’s Path Following the Endless Cycles Of the Earth Mother’s Turning Wheel Each ebb has its flow Each flow has its ebb In the…

  • The Devil Card in Tarot

    Welcome to day four of Tarot Week here at White Rose of Avalon my Darlings!   Today’s post will be about the Devil card in Tarot.    The Devil card is the fifteenth card of the Major Arcana and is an oft-maligned card, dreaded by the querent.    However, many readers, myself included see this…

  • Vernal Flora & Fauna: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poem about the flora and fauna of Springtime slowly coming alive as Winter is at its end! Vernal Flora & Fauna by Maranda Wabik Open the window Breathe in the sun Fresh winds blow through the home Creating a space for…