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05.01.2025

Anne-Lise Andresen
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Is the snowman an extinct species? In my childhood he was common to find in most gardens. Kept a bit discreet in the background, -unforgettable memories A gradual disappearance. He did not leave behind a large fortune just an worn hat one carrot and a puddle. Sitting here reminiscing.

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John Read

Date: 1/8/2025 4:22:00 AM

Hi Anne, the last time I saw a snowman in London I was a young kid, now that was a long time ago lol. xx

Jan Allison

Date: 1/7/2025 1:13:00 PM

I see we are singing from the same hymnbook about the demise of the poor snowman!!! Hugs jan x

Valsa George

Date: 1/7/2025 5:49:00 AM

With rise in temperature, snowman easily dissipates leaving a few carrot pieces and a hat behind. People must be making snowmen as before. But sadly they do not survive. I greatly enjoyed your cute poem. Love and hugs!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/7/2025 12:51:00 AM

excellent poetry, you have said so much without saying it!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/6/2025 4:00:00 PM

Anne-Lise, I wonder why people don't build as many these days? I wonder. Perhaps too much screen time and not enough outdoor playing? I'm uncertain, but you've made me smile indeed! Smiles!

Yann Rolland

Date: 1/6/2025 6:09:00 AM

so cute, i haven't seen snow man in decades, child memory only, enjoyed your poem anne lise

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/6/2025 2:37:00 AM

A cute poem, Anne. We have no real snowmen in Malta. We don't get snow. Maybe we're lucky. Hugs.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/5/2025 9:48:00 PM

Yep, all snowmen die. It is good that we can always build another.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/5/2025 8:02:00 PM

An adorable poem, Anne-Lise

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 1/5/2025 7:40:00 PM

Perhaps one day, Frosty will make a comeback. Your nostalgic poem brought back happy memories, Anne-Lise. Lovely writing! :)

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 1/5/2025 7:16:00 PM

With time the games and habits of children changes These remain as memories when they grow into adulthood.A nice nostalgic poem

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/5/2025 6:40:00 PM

so many special memories of making a snowman, being raised in Montreal we had lots of snow, thank you for the sweet reminder dear Anne

Tom Woody

Date: 1/5/2025 4:03:00 PM

There should be plenty of snowmen in north America this week. Snow and brutal cold a plenty

Tom Woody
Date: 1/6/2025 8:01:00 AM

Kids are all playing video games. Probably making virtual snowmen. Sigh

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/6/2025 2:04:00 AM

- We have a lot of snow and cold ... but no snowmen are to be seen ... even though there are many children ... no one is out playing in the snow ... - Thank you for your comment, Tom :) - hugs

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/5/2025 3:41:00 PM

Since I live in a desert with never many opportunities to experience snow, snowmen are a rarity to us. I lived in New York as a little child with lots of snow. My dad had made an ice skating patch in our yard for my siblings and friends. It is sad to think that the world is changing. Children really don't play like they once did. We have had a few opportunities to make snowmen in the past, they were so much fun.

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/5/2025 1:40:00 PM

I completely agree with you, Anne-Lise! Unfortunately, snowmen are becoming increasingly scarce these days. One of the many consequences of climate change is the extinction of this species. Making one was always a blast!

Tom Woody
Date: 1/5/2025 4:03:00 PM

Two blasts!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/5/2025 12:39:00 PM

you raise a great point, anne-lise! it's very rare to see a snowman nowadays and that's a shame. it used to be so much fun to make one!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/5/2025 12:08:00 PM

They are a dying breed Anne-Lise, climate change has a lot to answer for. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 1/5/2025 12:17:00 PM

- Yes, winter is not like before, Tom ... and children play less than before... sad but true - hugs