White Rose of Avalon

Poetry

  • Verdant Vernal Equinox: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Happy Spring Equinox to all!   In honor of the Equinox, I have decided to share a poem about the magick of this transitional time of year! Verdant Vernal Equinox by Maranda Wabik Hours of light & hours of night Drift into equal measure As…

  • ‘Morte d’Arthur’ by Tennyson, A Poetic Analysis

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is an analysis of the poem Morte d’Arthur by Alfred Lord Tennyson.   I accessed the text of the poem on poetryfoundation.org.   The bold text in this post is my analysis of the poem.   Without further ado, let’s get to the…

  • Arianrhod’s Dance: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poetic meditation on Arianrhod’s story and her place as a Divine Mother who never desired Motherhood instead imparting Destinies upon her son and inspiring the creation of Blodeuwedd, and what we can learn from her tale!    Arianrhod’s Dance by Maranda…

  • Poetic Analysis of ‘The Lady of Shalott’ (1832) by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.    For today’s post, I have decided to share my analysis of the poem The Lady of Shalott by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.   I have long adored this Arthurian poem about the ill-fated Lady whose heart was overcome by love for Sir Lancelot!   She has…

  • Dryad & Mermaid: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poem about connecting to the energies of both Earth and Water at the same time.    I have written much over the past year about my growing acknowledgment of my deep connection to the Earth element, but I have also acknowledged…

  • Magickal Imbolc: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poem about the magick of Imbolc.   Imbolc is usually officially celebrated on February 1, which is this coming Thursday.  In fact, Ireland made Imbolc an official holiday just last year, as St. Brigid’s Day, which is their first legal holiday…

  • Faery Daughters of Avalon: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poem about walking the Faery Goddess Path of Avalon. Faery Daughters of Avalon by Maranda Wabik Blossoms of OAK, BROOM, & MEADOWSWEET Scatter along my brow and through my hair Blessings from the Goddess above Full of love The Sword of…

  • Faery Queendom of Elfhame: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   Today’s post is another poetic faery tale that I have written, and this one is about the Faery Queendom of Elfhame!  Faery Queendom of Elfhame by Maranda Wabik Stepping on the path of Destiny Fae blood courses through her veins As she holds the reigns…

  • Elphame’s Child: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.   For today’s post I have decided to share a poetic faery tale that I have written! Elphame’s Child by Maranda Wabik  Wintery wind whispers Along pointed elven ears Bright eyes become alert To any changes in the atmosphere Time to find the portal to her…

  • Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti Poem Analysis

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon my Darlings.    Today’s post is my analysis of the poem Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti.    I accessed the poem at https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44996/goblin-market.   Like with my other poetry analysis posts, I will be interspersing my opinions throughout the text of the actual poem! As a warning, this one…