“The Snow Maiden” A Poem

 

 The Snow Maiden

The Snow Cascaded, Swirled and Blew
In the Magical Kingdom
Of the Land of Snow;

Amidst the Snow Flakes and Fairies,

The Snow Maiden Dances,

Twirling on Pointed Toes

From Moonbeam to Shadow;

Her Silhouette we followed 

From Forest to Meadow;

Snow and Ice are Her Friends,

The Coated White Earth is her Floor;

Center Stage from Heaven

The Stars Shine on Her,

Seeking no other;

She is the Snow Maiden

Graceful and Fair,

In her Fairy White Dress

With Star Light in her Hair;

Dancing in Bliss

With no Worries or Cares,

Delicate and Graceful

From Finger Tip to Toe,

She's Eloquent to Behold;

Her Eyes Sparkles like Crystals,

Amidst the Snow Fairies and Sprites,

She Waltzes in Solace

With Mystical Delight;

From Winter's Breath She Sprang

Twirling and Dancing in the Chilled Air

Through the Forest and the Fields

The Wind Whispers her name,

Brilliant and Translucent, Crystal

The Maiden of Heaven's White Veil.

Published 1997

by Peggy Fallin

Angel of the Lord - “On Earth Peace to Those on Whom His Favors Rests”

 Crystal Michell Fallin, Lead Angel Nutcracker Ballet, 1996

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Luke 2:8-14

Beautiful Mirlitons - Nutcracker Ballet

 Crystal Michelle Fallin (R) and her dance partner Jackie (L)  pose in their Mirliton costumes for the 1996 St. Augustine Nutcracker Ballet at Flagler College Auditorium.  They were members of the Premier Ballet Company.  The Mirliton dance was performed on pointe for the first time by the Ballet Company.  The costumes were beautiful and perfect for a group pointe dance.

Spanish Chocolate Nutcracker Ballet

Crystal Michelle Fallin as Spanish Chocolate Soloist in the Nutcracker Ballet performed by tha St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company in 1996 at the Flagler College Auditorium.  Crystal was 12 years old in the 7 th grade.  This was her 6th Nutcracker Ballet.  She had 5 roles Mouse, Snowflake, Mirliton, Spanish Chocolate and as a flower in the waltz of the flowers.

 

A Snow Maiden in the Land of Snow - Nutcracker Ballet

 

Crystal Michelle Fallin as a snowflake in the Nutcracker Ballet 1996.  This was her first year on pointe.  She was 12 years old in the 7th grade at Gamble Rogers Middle School. She was a member of the St. Augustine Premiere Ballet Company.  The dance company performed the Nutcracker Ballet at Flagler College Auditorium.  Crystal performed five roles in the ballet:  Mouse, Snowflake, Mirliton, Spanish Chocolate, and a waltzing flower.

My Angel - Crystal Michelle Fallin

In memory of Crystal 

who left us too soon…

We remember you 

in the morning,

In the night, 

when we look at the stars,

A song, a place, a smell.  

You are always with us.

As long as I live

Your legacy will live

As long as I live

You will be remembered 

As long as I live

You will be loved.

My Angel, My joy, My child,

Forever in my heart

An eternal flame of love

In remembrance of you

In the Land of the Snow “A Brilliant Crystal Snowflake” - Nutcracker Ballet

 Crystal Michelle Fallin as a Snowflake in the Land of Snow, Nutcracker Ballet 1993.  She is pictured second to the left on the back row. Crystal was a member of the St. Augustine Premier Ballet Company and performed the ballet at the Flagler College Auditorium.  She was 9 years old in the fourth grade.  This was her 3rd year dancing in the Nutcracker Ballet.