In Defiance Of The Cold

 "Once upon a time, in deep winter, a queen was admiring the falling snow, when she saw a rose blooming in defiance of the cold."  
                ~ from Snow White and the Huntsman

   Love takes us out of the dark forest and into a different place.  Perhaps we call that place  a land of enchantment, covered with beauty and joy. We cherish that enchanting world for as long as it might last.  The fable/movie Snow White  delivers a timely message about survival, even when the odds are not in your favor.  For like that rose which blooms in defiance of the cold, true love triumphs over all odds, evil will always be punished, and the pure of heart will get their heart's desire." 

    When we fall in love we know that there must be an element of defiance. We must overcome the obstacles, the disappointments, the illusions, and the non-fairytale realities.
    
     I am reminded of this song "Falling Slowly". We come to this land of love with hope, expecting to survive, just like that blooming rose.

                                                             Take this sinking boat and point it home
                                                             We've still got time
                                                             Raise your hopeful voice
                                                             You have a choice