Snow White in Exile
Why does the Polar Queen divert your train?
Sweet, arctic bride upon the season’s march
Outside the pews that usually contain
Your stride to your own hemispheric arch
What phenom exiles love and radiant light?
Unequalled strength and beauty mixed with grace
We’re dwarfed before your power, dear Snow White
So humbled, we respect your transient place
Ferocious tropos, welcome to our realm
You wander far from where your maidens thrive
O fairest one, please 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
Your visit has the common folk ablaze
O, Winter Goddess, why did you assume
To claim your crown before bleak mirror’s gaze
Do you transfigure into Springtime’s bloom?
If 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
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Adapted from Arctic Bride
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Theo J. van Joolen©2014
Sweet, arctic bride upon the season’s march
Outside the pews that usually contain
Your stride to your own hemispheric arch
What phenom exiles love and radiant light?
Unequalled strength and beauty mixed with grace
We’re dwarfed before your power, dear Snow White
So humbled, we respect your transient place
Ferocious tropos, welcome to our realm
You wander far from where your maidens thrive
O fairest one, please 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
Your visit has the common folk ablaze
O, Winter Goddess, why did you assume
To claim your crown before bleak mirror’s gaze
Do you transfigure into Springtime’s bloom?
If 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
***
Adapted from Arctic Bride
***
Theo J. van Joolen©2014