Welcome to day two of Winter Faerytale Week here on White Rose of Avalon. Today also happens to be this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, so I have chosen a classic Winter Faerytale villain as my topic. The Wicked Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves is amongst the vilest of fairytale characters.…
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The Snow Queen and Frozen in Comparison
Welcome to day one of Winter Faerytale Week here at White Rose of Avalon. For this first post, I have chosen the topic of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. In particular, I will be comparing and contrasting it with the Disney film based on it, Frozen. The story of the original fairytale…
Read MoreArrival of Winter Poem
For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the start of Winter. Arrival of Winter by Maranda Wabik The world is Decked in GOLD SILVER WHITE BLUE Jack Frost is painting Snowscapes on windows The Snow Queen is Making herself shown Winter has come Now we can Dance in the Wildwood Leaving…
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For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the balance of darkness and light within the turning of the year. Darkness & Light by Maranda Wabik As Darkness reigns We look for a light To follow on our way As we view our SHADOWS We become the light in the DARKNESS Ready…
Read MoreWinter Faery Beings
For today’s post, I have decided to discuss some of the essential Fae beings that we associate with the Winter season. I have decided to focus on faeries that are featured in Wintery fairytales and in enduring holiday folklore. Some of the figures I will mention will not be officially deemed faeries, but…
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For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the faeries of this season we are entering. Wintery Faeries by Maranda Wabik Faeries with Icy frosted Wings Sugar-Plums Are not the only Fae Folk of Winter Santa’s Elves Making toys Dwarves of Snow White Likewise embrace This seasonal ENERGY Dance with These Wintery…
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For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the divine energies of this season of Winter. Frost & Snow by Maranda Wabik Apples in the snow Got no place to go Blood drops Unto a white blanket Frosty images Painted on the Glass window pane Jack Frost Is in the air Snow…
Read MoreFirst Snow Poem
For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the first snowfall and how it makes you feel. First Snow by Maranda Wabik First flakes of SNOW Catching the light of the MOON Dancing along the Dark inky sky As the wintery Weather begins ANEW Each dark half Of the year Brings much …
Read MoreAutumn Turns to Winter Poem
For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the changing season and the dark half of the year. Autumn Turns to Winter by Maranda Wabik Crisp Autumn leaves Change to Barren TREES Skeletal in form Weather turned Wickedly cold Autumn is Becoming WINTER Shining decorations Are hung about the Whole World Family…
Read MoreNew Year’s Poem
For this first ever post of 2022 I have decided to share a poem I have written for this occasion. New Year’s by Maranda Wabik Time for Resolutions Time to bid Adieu Time to welcome anew Time to renew Time to grow Time for changes Time for the Ball to Drop Time for a Kiss…
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