Cascading Love



By the breath of God frost is given ...
Hast thou entered into 
the treasures of the snow? ...
Out of whose womb came the ice?
and the hoary frost of heaven, 
who hath gendered it?
— Job 37:10; 38:22,29


Standing in the winter cold,
tasting the small snowflakes that fall
I think of you, my God ...
and your boundless cascading love
You revealed to me the secret treasures of the snow
How each small act of kindness
is like one little glistening snowflake that the wind blow
Your love so heavenly dispersed
across the whole earth
Billions and billions of countless snowflakes,
I open my mouth wide to taste
So much heavenly love cascading down;
I see the virgin snow shining all around,
as more snowflakes of love fall to the ground
Your godly wisdom shows us
that the heart of man wax cold
So You reveal the warmth of Your endless love
in the form of the falling snow
Your evergreen shower of white love covers the whole earth
Each small snowflake 
represents an act of pure faith birth love
given to each individual
Billions and billions of souls,
and billions of countless yet-to-be more
Be fruitful and multiply God said:
Let the whole earth abound with love
I see the snowflakes of cascading charity
shed abroad from the heavens above
Such pure, falling white love 
Oh, how the cold feels so warm!
So much infinite love cascading down
Your love, my God, truly transforms
And more snow, more snow ... more snowflakes
keep falling out from the storm — 
like hoar frost manna
falling down from the sky
They’re heavenly tears of joy ...
descending, 
gently melting in my mind
Of whose falling,
I now know the meaning why
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Godwin Avatar
December 13, 2017 at 2:53 AM
This amazes me because, well, it just does. All those images, feelings, thoughts, everything that you covered happens in one moment, maybe less, to me. When I see the virgin snow piling, feel more still actively falling, I experience/feel all that you wrote. Amazing job. Two amazings. Hugs ... CayCay
Williams Avatar
December 11, 2017 at 1:47 PM
Wondrously worded as your God given gift do tell. A magnificent write and another classic.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 1:43 PM
I enjoyed reading this poem. You did a beautiful poem on snow. I just read you got poem of the day, i am pleased. The snow brightens the earth in the winter and dresses the bare trees. Love and Peace to you my friend.
Breedt Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 1:04 AM
Oh Freddie, you dear and gracious friend.! Ive never read about snow like this. Your sentiments are so well received. This is an evergreen masterpiece. I will fav this one as a blessed treasure. Youre such an ambassador for love and you outwrite me. Thank you
Y. Avatar
November 26, 2017 at 11:29 PM
Hi Freddie, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved;-) Alexis
Gauthier Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 8:19 AM
I love this tribute to beautiful snow. Well done, Freddie.
Downing  Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 9:53 PM
Congratulations on this most inspiring piece. I was kinda busy these past few days and hope your thanksgiving was wonderful... hugs and smiles always :)
Smith Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Inspiring write my friend, a very deserving POTD honor, congratulations dear Freddie...
Michael Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 4:27 AM
This is a well-structured message...clearly delivered... Congratulations... I think it's wonderful Lin
Warrior Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 2:26 AM
Late Congrats my friend...beautiful write...well deserved of POTD...god bless...*WW*
Lason Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 1:14 AM
Amazing poem
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 7:20 PM
Congratulations on having this beautiful poem honored for POTD! Very deserving Freddie! : )
Alston Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 6:56 PM
Congratulations. I love the reference of warmth from the snow. I can't think of the word for it right now though, but I really liked it.
Andresen Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 2:09 PM
- Congratulations on your beautiful p.o.t.d., Freddie ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ashley Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 12:36 PM
Returning with a big congratulations Freddie on your fantastic POTD honors with your great write.
Williams Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Congrats on Bible and written verses. I shall read. I do like what you have gained, I Hope to gain too.
Bateman Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 11:34 AM
Hello Freddie, Best Congratulations on the POTD Honor!! "Cascading Love" is certainly most deserving of this POTD selection!! I soaked up every word and every verse of your wondrously inspirational and passionate free verse here. Your citation of Job 37:10; 38:22,29 is perfect too. Outstanding Work my good friend, and A FAVE TOO!! Best Wishes Always, Gary
Wanter Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 11:29 AM
I think you were in a sense of awe when you wrote this wonderful meditation. Congratulations!
Michael Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 8:36 AM
Bring out the cake Freddie...Let's have a party...Congratulations my friend... well rewarded for the magic in your pen...
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 8:19 AM
Btw ... Romantic Warrior me is presently listening to a very cool love song called "Hypnotic Love" by Maysa. Check it out whenever you get the chance. Romantic Warrior me wouldn't give you any bad heart medicine. Love and more love always.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 8:15 AM
Ty, everyone for your gracious comments, and for upper management bestowing upon me this high honor, of which I am humbled by. Often, we see such acts of kindness, charity and love when the snowstorms come ... people helping one another ... moving stuck cars, shoveling neighbors and strangers walkways. It is a beautiful thing for the spirit to see such love displayed on a large scale. Just a thought. Love and much respect to all of the talented Poetesses and poets here at PSoup.
Gondolf Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 7:10 AM
So much imagery in this beautiful poetic prayer, Freddie, you have warmed my soul this morning. Truly deserving of POTD, congrats. John
Swartz Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 6:44 AM
What a beautiful poem. Your words and imagery make this a classic. Congratulations on POTD!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 6:42 AM
Congratulations on potd dear poet, much love! xomo
Pandit Avatar
November 23, 2017 at 6:38 AM
Returning with congrats on your POTD--a poem of inspiration and love!
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