White Rose of Avalon

Snow

  • Melting Snow & Blooming Blossoms: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about the beauty of the melting snow and the occurrence of the first late Winter and early Spring blossoms! Melting Snow & Blooming Blossoms by Maranda Wabik White Flowers peaking through Snowdrops breaking through The soil…

  • Snowflakes and the Isle of Glass: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about snow falling on the Isle of Glass, as Ynys Witrin is another name for Avalon! Snowflakes and the Isle of Glass by Maranda Wabik Snow falls in a blanket on the shores of the Isle…

  • Snowfall and Candle Flame: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the dichotomy of Ice and Flame during Winter. Snowfall and Candle Flame by Maranda Wabik The Snow slowly blankets the ground The wind whistles outside the window A feeling of solitude abounds As I…

  • Jack Frost: Herald of Winter & Symbol of the Season

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing the folklore surrounding Jack Frost!    The figure of Jack Frost is often discussed as the Herald of Winter, a mere symbol of the season, while other Wintertime folkloric figures take center stage.   However, he is…

  • Dancing with the Ice Fae: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about Wintery Fae! Dancing with the Ice Fae by Maranda Wabik Sparkling of the Icesicles  Bite of the cold Frost Feel of the Snow upon my face Ah, this is the call of the Ice Fae…

  • Shimmering Snowflakes: 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 magick of Snow! Shimmering Snowflakes by Maranda Wabik The first Snowfall of the year Casts a thrall for all to hear The Enchantment of  The Shimmering Snowflakes Is abundant across the land…

  • ‘To a Wreath of Snow’ by Emily Bronte: Poem Analysis

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s post is an analysis of the poem To a Wreath of Snow by Emily Bronte.   This will be a stanza-by-stanza analysis of this lovely poem, with the sections in bold and all-caps being my analysis.   I accessed the text of the poem…

  • Woodland Quest: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s post is a poem about taking a Woodland Journey on a dark and cold Winter’s night! Woodland Quest by Maranda Wabik Wind sharp as ice, Thrashing overhead, Whipping at my skin like a knife’s slice. I walked down a snowy path to see where…

  • ‘Bell Book and Candle,’ the Ideal Witchy Winter Film!

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s Siren Saturday post is a little bit different, as this one is a Siren Saturday post because I am discussing a film starring Silver Screen Siren Kim Novak.   Obviously, this differs from other Siren Saturday posts I have done of late discussing Sirens…

  • Snowflakes & Shadows: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   Today’s blog post is a poem about the beauty of Snowflakes and the Shadows we face in the Winter! ❄️ Snowflakes & Shadows ❄️  by Maranda Wabik Snowflakes dusting the grass Crystalline beauty en mass As the stormy night, Begins to lay a blanket of…