Breathless misty dream fog sings
Deep hearted winter days
Crows calling, frosted branches beckon
Silvered spider webs sway
Cold wind blowing, northern ancestors wing
Trickling under skin
Solace hunted shadows snug
Haunted death wilding light
Ivy blossoms blue berried spheres
Rosehip promises delight
Hidden in the wisps
Solstice past, wintered hearts enfold
Endless cold and gathering light
Yearning shadowy twilight days
Imbolc comes calling fast
Holding on to winter’s edge
Falling freely yew berried dreams
Trailing tears enveloping
Heart’s thaw at last
Joanna van der Hoeven is a Druid, Witch and a best-selling author. She has been working in Pagan traditions for over 20 years. She is the Director of Druid College UK, helping to re-weave the connection to the land and teaching a modern interpretation of the ancient Celtic religion. She has published many renowned books on Druidry including The Awen Alone: Walking the Path of the Solitary Druid and Zen Druidry: Living a Natural Life, With Full Awareness.