Arctic Bride
The Polar Vortex sweeps her arctic train
A northern bride upon the season’s march
Outside the pews that usually contain
Her stride to her own hemispheric arch
Ferocious tropos, welcome to our realm
You wander far from where your maidens thrive
Enjoy your stay, but do not overwhelm
Instruct us in your dance, how to survive
Your voice is amplified with chilling song
We feel the kisses of your icy wind
We’ll fortify and try to sing along
Until your journey Mother does rescind
When your majestic waltz in Zephyr’s arms
Begins to slow and brings you to your rest
We'll muse on your cyclonic winter charms
And sigh when you retreat beyond the crest
***
Theo J. van Joolen©2014
See Snow White in Exile for alternate version.
A northern bride upon the season’s march
Outside the pews that usually contain
Her stride to her own hemispheric arch
Ferocious tropos, welcome to our realm
You wander far from where your maidens thrive
Enjoy your stay, but do not overwhelm
Instruct us in your dance, how to survive
Your voice is amplified with chilling song
We feel the kisses of your icy wind
We’ll fortify and try to sing along
Until your journey Mother does rescind
When your majestic waltz in Zephyr’s arms
Begins to slow and brings you to your rest
We'll muse on your cyclonic winter charms
And sigh when you retreat beyond the crest
***
Theo J. van Joolen©2014
See Snow White in Exile for alternate version.