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First Flakes of Snow

I can remember so long ago When we anxiously awaited The very first flakes of snow. Dressing warmly, just so-so Our anxiety was unabated I can remember so long ago, A change in the status quo Snow’s appearance is overrated The very first flakes of snow! As we aged, it became a woe One storm and we were sated. I can remember so long ago, Our faces would be all a-glow Each one uniquely created The very first flakes of snow. We wanted to save it to show But, alas, it could not be crated I can remember so long ago, The very first flakes of snow! Written November 10, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/13/2022 12:22:00 AM

Snow anticipated in Missouri-tomorrow - wish I could see my students faces but it is Sunday and I live in Kansas.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/13/2022 8:14:00 AM

Well, knowing weather forecasts in Missouri, it may or may not snow. As for Kansas, it may or may not snow, too.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/11/2022 7:44:00 AM

Your thoughts bring back memories in this verse Many blessings my friend

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/11/2022 8:30:00 AM

Thanks so much, Eve. I really appreciate hearing from you.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/10/2022 11:50:00 PM

Cool memories of snow, Milt:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/11/2022 8:30:00 AM

Jo, Thanks. I loved hearing from you.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/10/2022 3:45:00 PM

Nice memory, Milt. Did you build a snowman too? How about sticking out your tongue so that the snowflakes would melt on it? ... Problem is, I don't have to remember those first flakes of snow; they come back every winter to ice and slush up Chicago's sidewalks and streets. ~ Shovel-ready Plowman

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/10/2022 7:39:00 PM

Not during that first tentative snowfall, gw, which generally doesn't last long enough or build up big enough for a snowman in this part of the country. I do recall sticking out my tongue though, for that very reason.