Raven-Drawn Carriage

A few years ago, I shared  with you a poem that I wrote for my daughter in honor of Halloween.

That post can be found here. 

I also shared the raven-drawn carriage that I created in conjunction with the poem.

Today, Gracie told me that it gives her peace to see the carriage, to know that Halloween is bigger and more meaningful than zombies and severed heads.

It worked!
***sings***
It worked...it worked...worked, worked...yeah, that's right!  It worked!

I don't know about you guys, but when when one of my schemes goes as planned I tend to get pretty full of myself.
That is, until I burn dinner or forget to make dinner altogether because I am immersed in yet another scheme.
Plus, I can't sing.  So I should stop.  The cats are getting restless.


I thought I would share the poem with my new followers today.  Maybe you have children at home or perhaps it is you who needs to be reminded of the reason behind this holiday!

We placed the carriage in the Music Room this year.

We found a stunning Louis XVI secretary on Craigslist.  The desk is the perfect spot for dreams to take flight!

Note the fauteuil (pronunciation) on the right...I painted the fabric with Annie Sloan Old White.

I cannot believe this secretary didn't fly off of Craigslist!  Would you hate me if I told you I paid $500?

I feel like I stole it! Am I the only one who does this?  I have this nagging feeling like I did something wrong!  LOL!

The secretary desk also covers the opening in the wall!  Rather than pay to have walls installed in the openings, I placed tapestries, a pier mirror and this secretary over the openings.  That way, when we move, the house's open concept remains untouched.

...and it still cost way less than new drywall. How do you like that?!

The Louis XVI secretary is huge!  It is five feet wide and eight feet tall!

I love the wood, but...I just may paint it...

The night is upon us, so we had better get to it!

On Blackbird's Wings

Mommy, I’m frightened of Halloween

The spooks haunt my days

And enter my dreams!

My darling child

There is nothing to fear!

No need to be frightened

At this time of year

It is not quite as scary

As you believe

You see, love is the reason

For All Hallow’s Eve

To honor the memory

Of those who have passed

To make certain the bonds

They have forged still hold fast

I place my child

To sleep in her bed

A glowing light above her head

Her dreams turn to thoughts

Of Halloween

Of bumps in the night

And things unseen

Then, a loving hand guides her

To a magical scene!

Of pumpkins and carriages

Blackbirds on wing!

The carriage awaits...

The child arrives

Once she’s in safely

It takes to the skies!

Silken black feathers

In unison fly

To carry the child through a black, starry sky

Each star, the light of a loved one, since passed

So grateful to finally meet you at last!

The glow of the starlight sparks in your heart

Warm with wisdom of which you’re now a part

Upon the horizon

The light of the dawn

A new day awaiting

It’s time to move on

Wake in the morning

Sun on your face

Pluck your costume from its place

Pull the ensemble over your head

When something wafts and alights on your bed

And pulls you back to

The edge of a dream

The silken feather

Of a blackbird’s wing...

xo

Andie