Ice Princess

Once upon a time, there was a pond hidden deep in the forest. The fullness of the forest kept the whereabouts of this special pond a secret. Only the creatures of the forest knew of the pond and the special magic this angelic being would bring. The animals called the cherub “The Ice Princess”. The forest animals never knew the exact moment when the cherub would come; except they knew that she appeared during the first wintery snow when the moon was full and the stars sparkled so brightly in the night sky.

When that time would come, a special energy would draw all creatures of the forest to the pond where she would suddenly appear out from the mist onto the icy pond. The landscape, surrounding the pond, would be blanketed with the first winter snow. The surrounding white snow would glisten so brightly from illuminating full moon above, bringing the pond center stage. The air was no longer still, it came alive with energy that drew a vapor mist from the pond that moved with the gentle breeze. All the animals and creatures big and small would come and gathered together by forming a circle around the pond.

Normally these animals were not known as being very neighborly on any giving night, but these animals were different; they had a special bond and they considered themselves family. The energy displayed brought the best out of them. They all shared the same excitement of anticipation. The creatures were happy and the unions between them all were peaceful. The bigger animals would assist the smaller animals by allowing some to perch or nestle comfortably upon them. Elks and moose’s antlers would become perches for various species of exotic birds; rabbits and beavers would nestle together on the backs of the bigger animals; and the tree creatures would gather above on the branches of the surrounding trees. It did not matter what type of animal, they all welcomed and greeted each other on this joyous occasion.

There…out from the mist she would appear. Each animal and creature would greet her with a welcome. Her silvery skates flowed elegantly against the ice. The silhouettes of the ice princess angelic glow and the intermingling mist rising from the ice brought the pond and the surrounding forest alive. The supernatural energy could be seen, felt and heard as the cherub glided across the silvery ice. It was such a beautiful soft rhythmic dance, as she glided, soft colors would appeared in the mist. At one moment, it would be purple or gold and then the next, silver or blue. The various hues of color would shimmer in the angelic light.

As the ice princess danced, the various shades of colors moved with her in a soothing and calming rhythmic motion. This energy could be felt by all the animals that were gathered; as the cherub twirled and whirled around, the energy intensified with the purest and greatest form of love ever felt. As she moved smoothly across the ice, the assortment of halo hues rose to the heavenly skies. The celestial host and the heavenly colors united and became one. The love that impregnated the air, cleansed all living things residing in the forest of its iniquities. At that very moment, everything that was filled with God’s love was connected once more with his heavenly grace.

Above, the heavenly skies opened with a burst array of splendid hues that illuminated the heavens. Hosts of lucidity like celestial beings grace the heavens with their presence. With their cherub-like wings, they fluttered in the breeze, stringing orchestra-like music from above. It was like no other concerto heard. The cherubs’ concerto became a part of the wind. The wind blew a soft gentle breeze carrying the music throughout the forest. The wind blew through the trees…the barren branches became alive and started to sway to the beat of the beautiful music. The icy branches sounded like “hollow bamboo” clanging in the wind. The creatures of all sorts began to play in unison…like the croaks of frogs and hoots of the owls could be heard. The forest had come alive, its pulse of energy united together with the music of the wind; together, they played beautiful music. The movement of the wind and the music blended with the wings of the ice princess.

The ice princess spread her angelic wings against the wind as she glided to the beautiful music. It was like the heavens had come down onto the pond. She moved with such grace with her wings spread to the heavens. As she danced to the music, the ice princess began to sing. The sound of her angelic voice lifted towards the heavens singing “Hosanna Agnus Dei”. Together in unison all the creatures of the night sang in chorus, Hosanna…Hosanna our Lord the most high.

About this time, the dawn was growing upon the heavens. Just as the ice princess appeared she was gone in the mist. The heavenly skies closed. The creatures of the night went silently back into the forest. The aurora sun began to illuminate through the morning sky. The shimmering snow illuminated like a blanket of diamonds and the pond like a glistening silvery liquid. The cool fresh breeze…cleansed the night before, blew ever so gently while a chorus of birds sang so lovely….Hosanna...Hosanna, the morning is born.