Until Autumn

It has been a cold and harsh winter. Faelyn, the lady of the frost, has found herself growing weary. She has stayed in this place far too long, not allowing the snow to melt or the birds to build their nests. She waits eagerly, smiling with anticipation, because she knows, today is the day. The first warm rays of sunlight touch her face as she lifts her gaze to the trees. There is no more snow weighing down the branches, and they no longer bow to Faelyn. Instead, they rise up to pay their respects to her sister, the lady of prime. Felka has returned.
The two sisters can only meet twice a year. Last time they saw each other, Faelyn had made the trees lose their crowns of leaves and the ground freeze solid with a woeful goodbye to Felka. Now she can feel her sister's presence once more. The snow starts to melt, and form bubbling streams. Birds start to sing again, and nature comes alive right in front of Faelyn's eyes.
And there she is. Felka walks with anxious strides, followed by patches of tiny seedlings rushing to gasp for air and bask in the sunlight. The sisters embrace for what feels like a lifetime. ''It's been far too long'', Faelyn sighs. ''Not longer than ever before'', Felka responds with a smile.
They know the moment won't last long. Faelyn tells of this winter, and Felka speaks stories of the faraway land of sun and warmth. They talk and laugh for hours, until the sun starts to set. They both feel a familiar weight in their chests. Once again, it's time to say goodbye.
They embrace once more, and then Faelyn embarks on her journey to the land of eternal ice and snow.
''Until Autumn'' Faelyn utters, and Felka nods at her gently and smiles. It is a reassuring gesture, but deep down a great sorrow bellows within her. A longing they both have shared their entire lives.
''Until Autumn'' , Felka whispers under her breath into the last cold breeze of the fading winter.
(Huge kudos to our amazing team; Photography by Anna Pyhäjärvi, and makeup by Liese Jokiperä. Models were Red and Pirita Pesu, and of course our bunny Jäbä. Flowercrown by Floramore.)
Oi upeita kuvia!
VastaaPoista