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Early Snow - Collaboration With Chris Green

Winter came early that year
Between colours of the rainbow
snowflakes maneuvered
floated up
whirled down

Frigid winds chilled our smiles
as drifts line the pathway
of fresh footprints
indentations
two by two

You asked me for some warmth
I offered you my mittens
Because my hands
were needed
for snowballs

That is when you began giggling
then kissed me shivering
I closed my eyes
Forgetting
The cold

On your hair snowflakes played
hide and seek, behind us
the undergrowth
surprisingly
split and

Whap, you hit me with a snow ball
when I wasn’t looking
I reached down
with my hand
and scooped

You up, and while holding you tightly
fell in the snow backwards...
Two smiling, overheated 
frantically flailing
snow angels

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October 15, 2017 
Copyright © Chris Green and Darren White

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Richard Lamoureux October 25, 2017 at 12:15 PM What a great collab, applause and standing ovation my friend. Darren White November 26, 2017 at 12:55 PM Thank you Richard :)

Eve Roper October 17, 2017 at 6:43 PM Love the imagery, snow fights are fun :-) and I do miss them , great shape great write, Darren and Chris. Hugs Eve Darren White October 18, 2017 at 12:33 AM Thank you, Eve :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 17, 2017 at 11:47 AM A beautiful snapshot of an innocent blooming friendship, Darren and Chris. This is one heartwarming write, fellas. Keep 'em coming you two. Lovely collab poem. Pure poetry. Love an hugs, bros. Darren White October 18, 2017 at 12:33 AM We love writing poems together, thanks my friend :)

Agnes Krampe October 17, 2017 at 6:38 AM What a lovely poem, Darren and Chris. I especially enjoyed the snowflakes playing hide and seek, such a delightful image. Darren White October 18, 2017 at 12:32 AM Thanks Agnes, glad you like it :)

Kim Rodrigues October 16, 2017 at 3:20 PM Very cute including the image! Darren White October 17, 2017 at 2:26 AM Haha, isn't Olaf a cutie indeed? Thanks Kim :)

Sara Ella October 16, 2017 at 3:14 PM Snow angels! This is a fun one!! :D Another wonderful collaboration - it is so good to see you both writing again <3 Darren White October 17, 2017 at 2:25 AM Thanks Sara, I know how much you love snow angels :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 16, 2017 at 2:26 PM Aw you guys rock :) this is such a sweet fun penning! xomo x2 Darren White October 17, 2017 at 2:25 AM Aww Mo, thank you :)

Jan Allison October 16, 2017 at 1:21 PM absolutely beautiful imagery Chris and Darren I love the story that you wove with your lines and it is SO SO wonderful to see you both writing together again:-) hugs Jan xx Darren White October 16, 2017 at 2:16 PM We love writing together, Jan, thanks :)

Alexis Y. October 16, 2017 at 1:05 PM Hi Darren, You and Chris penned a good collaboration. I remember playing in the snow for the first time as adult and you know what? It was the best feeling ever. I felt like a big kid. It was a memory that I hold dear and never forgot how felt that day. You and Chris write well together. Excellent job:-) Alexis Darren White October 16, 2017 at 2:16 PM Thank you Alexis, it was fun, wasn't it? Playing in the snow :)

Charlie Smith October 16, 2017 at 12:35 PM What a warm, cuddly feeling in this wintry collaboration, well done Darren and Chris... Darren White October 16, 2017 at 2:15 PM Thanks Charlie! :)

Mick Talbot October 16, 2017 at 12:16 PM Your beautiful collaboration inspired my haiku, thank you. ............................snow Angels.................... ................surprising winter weddings.............. ........................snowflake confetti Darren White October 16, 2017 at 2:14 PM aha, I am honored to be a source of inspiration :)

Patricia Cresswell October 16, 2017 at 12:07 PM How loving! Playing in the snow, it brings out the kid in everyone, well, except Scrooge. Even got him I'm the end. It sounds idyllic. Darren White October 16, 2017 at 2:12 PM It does, doesn't it? :)

Vijay Pandit October 16, 2017 at 10:47 AM Playful imagery--warm feeling of love! Darren White October 16, 2017 at 2:11 PM I agree Vijay :) Thank you