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It seems like every season is my favorite when it first gets here.

The first snow of the winter, And it's really coming down. Large geometric flakes, Drift slowly to the ground. Painting trees and fences, In garlands of dazzling white. Making all it touches, A beautiful sparkling sight. A Norman Rockwell post card, Bringing memories of youth. Dreams of bygone days of yore, Nostalgic scenes to soothe. Rushing out I lift my face, To catch flakes on my tongue, And once more I'm ten years old, Playing, having fun. Building snowmen, throwing snow, Sliding down a hill, I'm cold, I'm wet and I feel great, Even through the chill. The first snow of the season. It's falling faster now, Making this a fairy land, A picture post card town.

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Paul Callus

Date: 10/3/2019 3:20:00 PM

Yours is a lovely, catchy, smooth flowing poem, Judy. To me, snow is beautiful, mostly because over here in Malta it never snows. What a contrast in weather...you have snow, while I'm still swimming! Regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/1/2019 7:19:00 AM

This is delightful. There is something special about fresh fallen snow.

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 12:18:00 PM

Thank you so much Rick. God Bless, JB

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/30/2019 9:56:00 AM

Snow always restores the child in us, Judy, and it is so uplifting just to watch it fall. You have captured the feelings of joy so well. Perhaps you live in one of the states that saw snow this past weekend in SEPTEMBER. Forecasters said one city in Montana had four feet. Really enjoyed your poem and I share your feelings about snow! A fave for me. Hugs, Carolyn

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 12:15:00 PM

Thank you so much Carolyn. I agree. God Bless, JB

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/30/2019 7:50:00 AM

- Snow is beautiful to look at ... and in a poem ... wonderful on a postcard ... but, I don't like snow :))) - A beautiful poem, Judy - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 12:12:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/30/2019 1:15:00 AM

Hello Judy … nicely written and rhymed Judy. Snow to me is associated with cold as we don't have snow here in Southern Australia - thank you Judy - Lindsay

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 12:03:00 PM

Thanks bunches Lindsay, God Bless, JB

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/29/2019 9:14:00 PM

Wonderful poem... I love it's rhymes. I don't like to drive in snow, but it is beautiful. This is a gem you've shared. God bless you

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 11:57:00 AM

Thank you so much Regina. God Bless, JB

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/29/2019 4:07:00 PM

Enjoyable verse! NYC has some harsh winters but the last week or so we have had beautiful weather, Where are you writing from? Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 11:32:00 AM

We are in Alberta, Canada. Never did care for the city being a country girl at heart. I love the clean air and wide open space. I hear N.Y. State is lovely though. Thanks so much , God Bless, JB

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/29/2019 4:06:00 PM

Great description for those who love pure beauty, but then someone needs a shovel. Aloha! Rico

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 11:27:00 AM

Thank you so much Rico. God Bless, JB

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/29/2019 3:52:00 PM

I enjoyed the happy tone and flow of your poem Judy..imagery so well described!

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 9:56:00 AM

Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/29/2019 1:35:00 PM

Hello Judy Ball, we are just beginning autumn. I am never ready for winter. have a nice day my friend.

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 9:55:00 AM

Thank you so much Darlene. God Bless, JB

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 9:52:00 AM

Thank you so much Darlene. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/29/2019 1:29:00 PM

This is absolutely delightfully penned, Judy. I hate snow and ice, and yet this poem warmed my soul. It's going straight into my FAVES. Love the rhyme and rhythm too. Thanks, Gershon

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 9:38:00 AM

Thank you so much Gershon. A real compliment. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/29/2019 1:13:00 PM

i know where i visited in montana has snow already...i saw some areas were getting hit already...it's pretty to look at but i dislike it more and more...we aren't even really into fall here yet... nice penning, enjoyed this one! :) hugs

Judy Ball
Date: 10/2/2019 9:34:00 AM

Thank you so much Sandra. Here in Alberta we have a love/hate relationship with snow. If we don't have enough snow in winter we don't have enough water for our cattle so we need the snow. However there are a lot of traffic accidents in winter because some people don't drive more carefully in the snow. Thanks bunches, God Bless, JB

Silent One

Date: 9/29/2019 12:31:00 PM

You don't have snow do you???? Loved the imagery...It really doesn't snow in England anymore...

Judy Ball
Date: 9/29/2019 5:01:00 PM

Yes my silent friend it has been snowing for three days now. We have a saying in Alberta, Canada. IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE WEATHER, WAIT A MINUTE. Because it can suddenly change in a matter of minutes. Thanks bunches, God Bless, JB

Judith Kerttula

Date: 9/29/2019 11:17:00 AM

This is my kind of poem. Not snow, but the rhyme. lol I love the challenge of rhyme. Your poem is so well written. Your rhyme is so smooth and descriptive. Very enjoyable!

Judy Ball
Date: 9/30/2019 10:14:00 PM

Thank you so much Judith. God Bless, JB