Madonna Of The Snows
© Surazeus
2026 04 22

Sapphires in strong hands of Ithuriel
reflect turquoise waters of mountain lake
where specter of the rose blooms in his heart,
so he kneels among frail Edelweiss blooms
and drinks innocent spirit of the Earth
while graceful swans float in crystalline light.

Curving swan-necks of women in white robes
arch with elegant form of timeless trees
that drop apples and pears into their hands
while their guardian angel Ithuriel
protects their souls from wild wolves in dark woods,
so they laugh and play with innocent grace.

Bending among white Camellia shrubs,
in satin dress that shimmers white as clouds,
Titania caresses petals of hope
and smiles with soft seductive gentleness
at grim Ithuriel who wields sharp sword,
yet ignores distraction of her blue eyes.

Skin white as moonlight on smooth glacier ice,
Titania twirls slow under willow tree
so pearls against her breasts glitter with trust
that Death, bedazzled by beauty of life,
will pass her by beneath vast azure sky
when she reaches her arm to pluck ripe pear.

Beneath bright snow that gleams on river shore,
Ithuriel finds ruby gem of love
when heat of passion melts his heart with hope,
so he retrieves bright jewel from hard Earth
and offers it with humble reticence
to Titania pretending to be shy.

Dipping silver cup in cold fountain pool,
Titania offers undine tears of lonely hope
so grim Ithuriel accepts her gift
and drinks chilly liquor of happiness
while gazing at Madonna of the Snows
whose fingers caress his hard blushing cheek.

Flutter of Sphinx wings in cold gusting wind
signifies approach, in wind-snapping cape,
when Seraphita strides into the grove,
silver tiara with seven sapphires
radiating her royal authority,
so Ithuriel bows before his wife.

Retreating quickly to her small white boat,
Titania rows across the turquoise lake
while gazing with jealousy of false hope
at vigorous guardian angel with sharp sword
who steals adoring glance at graceful girl
while bowing before Queen of Everywhere.

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Orpheus relaxes by lake on Mount Parnassus and strums lyre of Mercury while Theophile Gautier sings his Symphony in White Major before the court of the Queen of Everywhere.

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