Inspiring Faith and Creativity & Exploring the Arts through a Spiritual Lens
Somewhere between the ages of 5 and 6, I fell in love with the legend of Robin Hood via the charming Disney animated classic depicting him, most appropriately, as a dashing, clever, and empathetic forest…
In the depths of Sherwood Forest, under a spreading apple tree, a figure halfway between man and tree dozed in the spring sunshine. His name was Ablach, the Treeman of Apples. He had other titles,…
Apple Parts used: the fruits and bark Gaelic: Ubhall Latin: Malus sylvestris (crab apple), Malus domestica, Pyrus malus Lore: Apples are associated with Avalon (Apple Land) and the Celtic Otherworld. An apple branch can…
When cold winds from the northwest blow, When moonlight casts its silver glow, When the dark skies threaten snow ‘Tis then I hear their call. It echoes through dark forest and fen, A droning horn—and…
As most of my loyal readers know by now, I have long had a love affair with Robin Hood since first watching the Disney cartoon at the tender age of six. This love…
A rivalry Many centuries old Since ancient times, The tales were told Of two great kings, One dark, and one light, Who twice a year, Would heroically fight. The Holly King, The darker one, Ruled…
I heard a chant from Myrddin of the Green Hear It high and hear It low. A tapestry which, for countless score, the tarnished earth has not seen In the deep, now hear it grow…
Young men had begun to spend more time than was usual down by the river. Mothers would tut, looking out, hands on hips, across the fields in search of their boys. Sometimes, even husbands, who…
“Ankou is the name given to a messenger of death in Brittany. Each area has its own, who comes to fetch the souls of those called away. He wears a long cloak and a broad…
By Greg Manuel Word Count: 2360 Rating: PG for thematic elements Summary: Thomas finds out his mother kept his grandfather a secret for a reason. He stood in front of the mirror, a wan candle…
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