Crystal Castle

Trudging through the heavy snow,

All bundled up against the cold.

The wind bites through my woolen scarf

Yet, on I go. She’s there, I’m told.

*

Will I see her wings of white?

Will she honor my wish tonight?

*

I feel exertion taking hold.

My body aches, I want to rest,

And then the castle comes in view.

Reenergized, I proceed my quest.

*

Frigid spires touch the clouds.

Flurried snowflakes blur the air.

Frosty windows, brightly lit

Are signs the Winter Fairy’s there.

*

Crown of silver, wings of white

Will she honor my wish tonight?

*

With fingers numb, my knock is weak.

Yet I am welcomed, ushered in.

And there she sits, upon her throne

With snowy hair and porcelain skin.

*

She nods and smiles and beckons me.

I shuffle forward nervously

And shyly share my heart’s desire.

She’s my last hope. She must agree.

*

Crown of silver, wings of white

Will she honor my wish tonight?

*

She blinks her eyes and magically,

I’m back inside my parent’s place.

I rush to find my sick Mom well,

Healed by the Winter Fairy’s grace.

*

I rush outside, look to the north

And yell, “My thanks to you, dear Queen.”

And as I stand there, stupefied,

Aurora lights shine opaline.

*

Winter Fairy, snowy sprite,

Thanks for all you’ve done tonight.