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A Snow Squall

During the evening
A strong wind blows
The wind has the snow
The snowflakes dances
Falling towards the ground
A view is blocked by
A snow squall seen
Appears and then goes


Suddenly peaceful
The wind has ceased
Fresh coat of snow fell
It has spread outward
Coating all the ground
With fresh fallen snow
Trees dressed with white 
       coats
Warm from the cold wind

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Brian Sambourne Date: 6/26/2021 4:27:00 PM So well penned, Darlene. Your final 2 lines beautifully startle the reader with the overlap of a warm coat of snow on resilient trees. All the best, Brian Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 6/27/2021 10:49:00 AM Hello Brian Sambourne, Thank you for the lovely comment. The trees will feel the warmth from the fallen snow on their bare boughs. All the best Darlene

Maurice Rigoler Date: 3/15/2021 7:37:00 PM I stopped liking snow when I had to shovel it – unless I got paid to do it. Just kidding. We sometimes get severe snow squals in April, just when huge flocks of Canada geese settle down in fields of new spring grass – a rest stop to their northern destinations. I've written a poem about the sight. Thanks for posting your snow poem. / Maurice Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/18/2021 12:30:00 PM Hello Maurice, It is hared work to shovel the snow off the steps. i use to do this when I had to shovel snow because my husband could not do it. I like to watch the snowsqualls. from the window. You are welcome my friend. Enjoy ytour day my friendf.

Jan Allison Date: 2/19/2021 3:20:00 PM such vivid description Darlene, i am pleased to say that snow is a sight we rarely see:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/2/2021 6:10:00 AM Hello Jan, Jan lot of snow here in Canada. We had Spring thawe for awhile. Now snow covered ground is spread. enjoy your day my friend hugs. Darlene.

Heidi Sands Date: 2/7/2021 4:40:00 PM You described this so well! I know exactly how the snow squalls can be. Lately , we are getting longer durations of snow, so it is piled up out there. Stay warm :) Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/16/2021 4:11:00 PM Hello Heidi, We had snow today and last night the wind was blowing and it was snowing. I love the sound of the wind when it blowing at night. Enjoy your evening my friend.

C. A. Burkett Date: 2/1/2021 4:31:00 PM I can easily create a picture with the words from your poem. I’m living through this winter scene right now here in the Northeast! Enjoyed. Keep writing- C.A. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/2/2021 6:10:00 AM Hello C. A. Burkett, oh I am so pleased to hear this. Yes I will in fact I will create a poem today and submit it. Later tody. Enjoy your day my friend.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/30/2021 10:16:00 AM I enjoyed this poem on a snowy day, Darlene. I bet you are seeing this right now? Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/30/2021 3:35:00 PM Hello Andrea, yes the spring thaw comes and goes. We have snow with a bit of sprig thaw happening. Hugs Darlene

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/29/2021 8:25:00 AM Youve painted a lovely winter scene with your words Darlene. Stay in and keep warm, I hope you are well. Tom Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/29/2021 3:52:00 PM Hello Tom, yes it is a good idea to stay in and keep warm. Ir is very cold out tonight. Yes I am well thank you. I wisj the same for you. enjoy your evening my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 1/28/2021 3:24:00 PM I think winter can be quite stunning if we are watching it from the safety of our window, I always love it when the bright sun comes through. I close my eyes and pretend I'm somewhere sunny by the beach lol, thank you for the poem Darlene Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/29/2021 8:10:00 AM Hello Mystic Rose,Rose, I like watching the snow squall as people walk by, to me it looks like they are floating in the air. because the feet can not be seen. Also footprints , or looks like footprints from the sunshine. Your welcome my friend.

Akkina Downing Date: 1/28/2021 9:11:00 AM Hi Darlene, so where I’m from is summer all year long. They are small islands so hardly humid for the ocean breeze keeps it cool. And of course the rain. So the temperature at night can drop to 70 degrees. However, I have been in the USA for quite a while so I am enjoying the 4seasons too :) Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/28/2021 3:21:00 PM Hello Akkina, Summer all year round! It must have taken you a long time to get use to the 4 seasons. Each seasons are beautiful. Enjoy your evening my friend.

JCB Brul Date: 1/27/2021 9:32:00 PM Enjoyed this winter poem...Have a good day Darlene . More power on your pen. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/28/2021 5:41:00 AM Hello JCB Brul, hi! I just woke up now having a cup of coffee. thank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend.

Akkina Downing Date: 1/27/2021 6:02:00 PM I enjoy watching the snow coming down. Beautiful imagery, Darlene Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/28/2021 5:45:00 AM Hello Akkina, hi, how are you? Do you have winter where you are? We have 4 seasons in Canada. How have where How many seasons do you have where you live? Enjoy your day my friend.

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/27/2021 5:17:00 PM Teens where you are must be blessed with a different kind of common sense than teens here in Chicago -- who go outside in winter with no coats on. Oh, well... ~ Incredulous Parent Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/28/2021 5:49:00 AM Hello Gershon, good point. To go outside in the winter with no coat on is unthinkable! Oh I think that teenagers are all the same no matter where they live. Enjoy your day my friend.

Robert Pettit Date: 1/27/2021 12:37:00 PM This makes me feel chilly as I read it. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/27/2021 3:03:00 PM Hello Robert Pettit, yes the snow is cold. It takes mild temperatures to melt the snow. Enjoy your day my friend.

Robert Andrew Lyle Date: 1/27/2021 11:43:00 AM Snow how, lovely it makes everywhere look. Well captured piece as the trees march on in their polar bear outfits. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/27/2021 3:06:00 PM Hello Robert Andrew Lyle, yes this is the season the trees march in their Polar bear outfits. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Sally Eslinger Date: 1/27/2021 10:53:00 AM Darlene, I love this! I am finding that poets like snow, I think, on average more than other folks. Also, that many of us worry about trees getting cold! Isn’t that really interesting? I am sure it makes God smile too. Nicely penned Login to Reply

Judy Ball Date: 1/26/2021 3:15:00 AM That's a snow squall alright. Get them here in Alberta often. The trees dressed in their white robes are a picture post card. Nicely done. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/26/2021 6:11:00 AM Hello Judy, thank you Judy. We are having snow in Ontario today. I like the winter scene. It brightens a dull day. When snowing. God bless Darlene

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/25/2021 5:28:00 PM I love the snow! You brought me there! Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/26/2021 6:07:00 AM Hello Kim, your welcome Kim. It is snowing today. I do not know how much snow we will get. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs Darlene x

Jerry Swana Date: 1/25/2021 12:22:00 PM Wow your words have such a powerful effect on the senses...such a great read and it gets me ready for more snowfall to come :) Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/25/2021 3:43:00 PM Hello Gerald, hi! this poem gets you ready for more snowfall to come! We are having some snow on Sunday and Monday. Enjoy your evening my friend.