Hope for Snow

Tinkle of chime, of time, of blizzard blast. The kids are off and hope for snow to gush. The skies are scanned with hopeful overcast. Return to school where teachers rule and crush? The teachers lie, they’re paycheck low - want snow. Attention scowl would pass with gassy clouds. An arctic blast would cause their cheeks to glow; Call buses fast, and cheer the plucky crowds. The tender swirl of flakes, pug noses pressed against the icy breath of Jack Frost’s muse. The bump and toss, the smudge of Winter’s zest. Imaginations clip, as yellows cruise. Angels, in divine white, do flap each wing. Their mirthful shake upon the earth’s offspring.
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Date: 1/12/2025 1:31:00 PM
Well, the children did get the snow so they should enjoy the rest of the school year now. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
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Date: 1/8/2025 1:52:00 AM
I'm like a big kid when it comes to snow, enjoy it more now I'm retired so can watch from inside lol. congrats on your placement Kim. Tom
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Date: 1/6/2025 3:34:00 PM
Lovely verse Kim, Congrats on your win
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Date: 1/6/2025 2:51:00 PM
What a picture you painted with this - congratulations on your win.
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Date: 1/6/2025 10:49:00 AM
Outstanding winter wonderland poem, Kim. You did a great job penning it. My grandkids had a two hour delay this morning for school. Hope you're having a creative and inspirational start to the week. Blessings :)
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Date: 1/5/2025 9:35:00 PM
This is a good look at the clash between snow and the school schedule. A snow day, or no snow day; that is the question. We used to walk to school in the snow. With school buses driving each student, there is no excuse.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/6/2025 4:37:00 AM
Both ways uphill, as the saying goes ;) As students, we prayed that the storm would cancel school. In Georgia, accidentally throw an ice cube ou the door…school’s cancelled.
Date: 1/5/2025 6:17:00 AM
Kim we have had close to three to four feet in two months. How dare you wish for more??? lol. Just kidding. I know the kids love staying home from school and engaging in all the snow activities. Love how you wrote this one. It put a smile on my face. Hope your New Year is going well. Blessings....
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/5/2025 10:55:00 AM
My grandson wants it very much! No snow here, not one flurry last year. We were in Minnesota last XMAS but saw none…thankfully Thanksgiving visit gave us some lovely flurries. For you perhaps no more snow…lol!
Date: 1/5/2025 5:43:00 AM
Hi Kim, we had snow today in the UK, but sadly none in London. Enjoyed reading your wonderful poem God bless you. xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/5/2025 10:53:00 AM
Thank you, dear friend!
Date: 1/4/2025 11:36:00 PM
so beautiful ,poem, never saw snow in Brittany since three years, delicious poetry yann
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/5/2025 10:53:00 AM
Thank you, Yann, and Happy New Year!
Date: 1/4/2025 8:19:00 PM
I, too, hope for snow. Fervently. Anywhere and everywhere. Except Chicago. lol. ~ gw
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/4/2025 9:01:00 PM
LOL! Thanks, Gershon! :)
Date: 1/4/2025 3:56:00 PM
Enjoyed your poem, Kim, and after reading it a few times I'm in awe of it. The subtle rhymes and each line ends with a punch! Plus your style is as refreshing as the poem's wish.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/4/2025 9:02:00 PM
I appreciate your comment, David! Thank you!
Date: 1/3/2025 11:39:00 PM
This is so melodic and flows beautifully! Love it!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/4/2025 11:40:00 AM
Thank you, Karen!
Date: 1/3/2025 6:40:00 PM
"The skies are scanned with hopeful overcast" - Wow! Very beautiful!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/3/2025 6:41:00 PM
Thank you so much, my friend!
Date: 1/3/2025 4:56:00 PM
Oh, lovely! We are supposed to get some snow here Sunday. Beautiful ending "Angels, in divine white, do flap each wing. Their mirthful shake upon the earth’s offspring."
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/3/2025 6:41:00 PM
Glad you liked that part, Paige!
Date: 1/3/2025 11:50:00 AM
- The snow came in the new year and we have many "Angels, in divine white" ... and " icy breath of Jack Frost" ... I share with everyone who wants snow (not me) ... a lovely poem, Kim :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 1/3/2025 12:40:00 PM
Since we don’t get much… Thanks, Anne-Lise!
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