Fallen Snow

It isn’t right when snow, once white,
Turns dirty brown or grayish 
For when we glance, we’ll look askance
And maybe feel dismayish.

It’s very strange. What makes it change?
My grandson asked, in wonder.
Well, cars and feet out on the street
Make all the white go under.

Some parts stay clean and quite pristine
Just like a new marshmallow,
But walk around, if on the ground,
You see some snow that’s yellow!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
February 8, 2021 at 10:08 PM
Yes please do not use the pretty yellow snow to make your ice cream!
Leffanta Avatar
February 6, 2021 at 10:52 AM
Yes, even a snowflake ages, and reflects the life it lived. Aloha! Rico
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 6, 2021 at 10:40 AM
Enjoyed reading and agree with you. Although we don't have snow where I stay in India, but dirty roads do put you off especially the last line you wrote. Have a wonderful weekend ahead. Take care Rama
Salehi Avatar
February 5, 2021 at 6:45 PM
The whiteness of a snowflake can be realized, but never understood.
Allison Avatar
February 5, 2021 at 4:32 PM
ha ha ha your final stanza sure made me smile:-) hugs jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
February 5, 2021 at 12:03 PM
Lol, someone taking their pooch for walkies. Hate it when it turns black and brown, we're still waiting for snow, strange thing though spring flowers are starting to come up. Tom
Andresen Avatar
February 5, 2021 at 12:02 PM
... :))) ... I have three dogs ... and I have a lot of yellow snow, Ilene :))) ... yellow is cool like sunshine :))) ... the one who asks gets an answer :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pettit Avatar
February 5, 2021 at 11:57 AM
There's a lot of gray ice and snow around my area. Another great write, Ilene.
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