We waited patiently and we have finally had several snowfalls....I think it's safe to say the Snow Queen has finally announced her arrival and kiss to us.
The Snow Queen-
She stood there dressed in cold white down
as soft winds swirled around her.
Her angelic face smiled
as she surveyed her cold wonderland.
Her time had come again
as it did once a year
to cleanse the world white,
making it seem bright
under the pale moon.
She surveyed her kingdom
and with the sweep of her hand,
she watched as the snowflakes fell again.
The smile on her face
grew in its proportions
as the winter winds blew their deepest chill,
and then the Snow Queen knew
her season had last arrived.
The kingdom was hers again
before it came the time
when her sisters of spring, summer and autumn
would once more again
take their place on the throne.
She stood there dressed in cold white down
as soft winds swirled around her.
Her angelic face smiled
as she surveyed her cold wonderland.
Her time had come again
as it did once a year
to cleanse the world white,
making it seem bright
under the pale moon.
She surveyed her kingdom
and with the sweep of her hand,
she watched as the snowflakes fell again.
The smile on her face
grew in its proportions
as the winter winds blew their deepest chill,
and then the Snow Queen knew
her season had last arrived.
The kingdom was hers again
before it came the time
when her sisters of spring, summer and autumn
would once more again
take their place on the throne.
Pictures taken in and around the Casa du Borghese
"It's up to your knees out there..." Even when they're behind your head. Jx
ReplyDeleteoh suh-NAP!
DeleteJon knows you soooo well.
Delete"You can't reason yourself back into cheerfulness any more than you can reason yourself into an extra six inches"
DeleteStay warm! xoxox
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these gorgeous vistas! What scintillating scenes you've captured! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI hope you didn't have any difficulty maneuvering through all those hard, stiff woods covered in white stuff, just ready to poke you when you least expect it. And I hope you didn't have too much trouble going into that slippery looking, narrow tunnel.
Stay safe and warm!
Oh you do have a nice way with words eroswings! I think I need a shower.
DeleteHard, stiff woods covered in white stuff are my specialty.....it's the slippery looking tunnels that can be a problem hitting a bulls eye.
DeleteAnd look. Now Deedles has to shower because of your words.
I have always loved the Snow Queen poem. As pretty as the pictures are.....even I'm freezing.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, but from what I've heard, this Snow Queen chick needs to abdicate!
ReplyDeleteAs much as I like summer and the heat, there is a tranquil, and peaceful feel to the winter season, so you see, I can't possibly ask her to renounce her throne.
DeleteTo each their own, I guess. Personally, I would prefer having just Spring and Fall. Both temperate climes and yet different in feels. Every season has its own special beauty, and your pictures accentuate this fabulously.
DeleteThose are beautiful....but at the same time have a haunted feel to them. I recognize the New Hope Bridge. Sleep tight in your Winter Wonderland.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes New Hope. The others are the edge of the grounds here with stream, and up at the lake.
DeleteThis is the only way I take my snow: in photographs. As a Gulf Coast boy who's lived in California most of my life, I regard snow very suspiciously.
ReplyDeleteAll the photos are lovely, but the first one with the sunrise at the end of the tree tunnel is my favourite. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWe haven't had any snow. Yet. And most of me hopes that we won't, but seeing your photos makes a little part of me long for it. Snow, that is!
It looks so absolutely glorious ... from this distance!
ReplyDeleteI too recognize the new hope bridge. but I'mma sick of being SO FUCKING COLD!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, we have had winter, I am ready for spring.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a real winter wonderland!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Got my babushka scarf on . . . ready for your perogies!
DeleteThose are pretty pictures. The Snow Queen is going to pay me a visit on Tuesday. Well, just to the east of where I'm at. We're getting rain, but the snow level will be dropping to as low as 4500 feet in elevation.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly did look like a winter wonderland this week. Looks so pretty...but sure is SOOOOOOOOOOO cold.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures...and yes, the Snow Queen has arrived I believe. As much as I mind the cold, I love the changes and look of each season. I'd miss that if I live in another part of the country. It too gives a visual as to the time of year. Other places remain the same all year. And when it comes to disastrous weather, we're very lucky. No flooding, tornados, earthquakes, mudslides fires and the such.
ReplyDeletePerfect poem for winter. And perfect pictures too! Love the New Hope one...very eerie.
ReplyDeleteWe're used to cold winters here in Ann Arbor. Nice to see the Snow Queen is spreading the wealth.
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