First Snowfall

Snow falls softly late one night In the darkness it does bask I dread the job tomorrow Shoveling will be my task Beauty is in the eyes of the viewer I see nothing but giant flakes of work The trees all have snow on this first shower Dreading the day of a job using torque The pathways are snowed over All with a reflective white I want to get to bed soon For I know tomorrow’s plight I’m mesmerized by the beautiful scene Not a thing is without some wondrous snow Even though I sure do dread the next day I will put on a great, wonderful show This time of year affects me Seems to rub off some great cheer I will find a way to smile Though there’s snow up to my rear
Russell Sivey Form Quatrain-1st, 3rd, 5th stanzas have 7 syllables, 2nd, 4th stanzas have 10 syllables
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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December 27, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Chuckle for real, just be careful always.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Love it Russel (your poem not the snow)l and hope we don't get it , this has given me a chuckle xx
La France Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 5:46 AM
Russell, I love your delightful poem, you are such a talented writer, O, winter does hold a certain beauty, don't you think? Constance
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December 13, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Wow I love this poem. It just put a smile on my face and brought me joy. Thanks so much for this write.
West Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Hi Russell, love your write that I just read, how many times have lots of us said that last line? Great poem my friend, and thank you for the encouragement on the Tanka I did. Rollo
Dietrich Avatar
December 13, 2012 at 10:09 PM
great humorous ending on this one. It kind of goes with my Go away poem!! Nice one, Russell.
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