Let the whole world be as I am. Let winter rule always. - Snow Queen

Winter Stories from the Winter Bright Exhibition 2021. Revisiting and rewriting the narratives of some of my favourite winter childhood stories.

What teenaged angst begot her

What broken hearted cold words

Caused her to wall up her heart with a shield of ice

As she closes her eyes and breathes out slowly

Her resolve freezes in place

As emotion fades like a memory

What is the point of being nice?