Blessed Imbolc

[alee_grrl]

While winter is pretty much guaranteed to last longer here in Vermont, Imbolc is still a wonderful day. We've reached the point where the days are noticeably longer than they were and the return of the light is a glorious thing. And may all those who celebrate have a Blessed Imbolc (or Lammas for my friends in the Southern hemisphere).

Since Imbolc is often the start (or near the start) of sugaring season (when the Maple trees are tapped and the collected sap boiled down into syrup), it seems fitting to write a poem about that. :D For those interested the form is an etheree, which is a very fun short form to work with.

Sugar Light

Strike
a match
to candle,
to stove. Lengthened
days still short, still cold.
But soon the sap will run,
liquid amber drips into pails;
boiled down, bottled liquid gold.
A sweet reminder of sun and warmth.
Sugar on snow means Spring's awakening.

Comments

[amejisuto]

Oooh! How lovely a poem! It just makes me want pancakes. LOL. Good job love. And Merry Imbolc!

[alee_grrl]

Lol. Thank you, and Merry Imbolc to you as well.

I'll admit that writing it also had me craving pancakes. Or maple creamees (aka soft serve). Those are so good.

[amejisuto]

Maple creamees? I take it that's soft-serve ice cream with maple syrup? Sounds yummy!

I figured that since Imbolc is a milk holiday, I had cheesecake for dessert today.

[alee_grrl]

Maple creamees are indeed soft-serve with maple syrup, though rather than syrup over the top it's usually worked into the soft serve itself. So they're a lovely light brown color and taste divine.

I'm not supposed to eat sweets, but I usually let myself have one a summer. :D

Cheesecake sounds lovely. I went with a bit of yogurt and fruit, and a couple of shortbread cookies dipped in dark chocolate. :D

[sperrywink]

What a lovely poem! I like it a lot.

[sulien]

Merry Imbolc! I love your poem, it's very evocative and would be just the thing to read in the circle. I also love your icon, it's perfect for the occasion as well.

[amejisuto]

Sounds good! A sweet on the holiday doesn't count. LOL.

[alee_grrl]

Thank you! <3

[alee_grrl]

Thank you! Merry Imbolc! I did feel this icon was the perfect one for today. :D