First Sled

When snowflakes fall, the sleds come out
As children run and jump and shout

With boots and scarves and runny noses
(Also mittens, one supposes)

Frolicking in fresh white snow,
Their rosy cheeks and smiles a’glow.

Can anything make winter’s case
Like joy on any toddler’s face

As, in his new boots, he’s astride
His shiny sled for that first ride?

It’s messy, yes, and cold and wet
But no one watching, I would bet,

Would trade that winter glee he’s got
To live where weather’s always hot.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Smith Avatar
January 25, 2015 at 7:47 AM
My youngest is all giddy with the snow...we are expected to get about 4 inches today so I'm sure she'll be smiling.,.. Hugs Tim
Johnson Avatar
January 24, 2015 at 11:05 PM
You've covered it, there's nothing left to add. A refreshing course in Winter's ecstasy as children we had. God bless the little children. Peace. :)
Amadore Avatar
January 24, 2015 at 7:18 PM
Very nice Ilene....but I would not, as a child, have traded my winter warmth in Louisiana and south Texas for snow and sleds (although, had I lived as a child in snowy climates, I am sure I would have enjoyed the area and the season just as much.) Very well done.
Allison Avatar
January 24, 2015 at 6:58 PM
Charming poem Ilene:-) I love the imagery:-) Hugs jan xx
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