I Am the Snow

I am the snow, letting go from the gray sky above
Floating light as feathers, as if fallen from a dove
My snowflakes are all sizes, each one of its own
I fall delicately downward or sideways with wind blown
I cover the ground like a blanket and trace branches like art
Flakes come together upon landing after free falling apart
I create fun for children, who play and make a snowman
Bringing smiles through storms to anyone they can
I tickle noses, decorate hats and cool people’s tongue
I often fall in places where carols have been sung
I am heavy to shovel, so be careful with your back
If you ever get lost, find and follow your own track
I don’t like to get dirty, but sand keeps people safe on roads
Those dump trucks that like to move me, carry by the loads
So just remember me pure, happy, soft and white
Each winter, I will bring you a fresh, pretty new sight

Heidi Sands

2/25/22
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Jayasankar Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 3:28 AM
Great imagery and nice personification dear Heidi...Best wishes and hugs...~ Ani
Sands Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 5:46 AM
Thank you Ani. I appreciate your kind comment :)
Goff Avatar
February 26, 2022 at 2:52 PM
Love the optimism Heidi! Well done!
Sands Avatar
February 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Thanks so much James. I appreciate your comments. :)
Proxenos Avatar
February 26, 2022 at 5:40 AM
I LOVE YOUR 2ND LAST LINE hEIDI MY FRIEND, BECAUSE WE HARDLY EVER SEE SNOW, AND WHEN WE DO ONCE EVERY 10 YEARS MAYBE, I REMEMBER IT ALWAYS AS WHITE AND PURE, SORRY SAW CAPS. I'M SORRY HEIDI! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Sands Avatar
February 26, 2022 at 9:06 AM
Thank you so much Jennifer. I am happy you love it. Hugs and Blessings :)
Pandit Avatar
February 26, 2022 at 4:46 AM
A pristine voice to your poem, Heidi. Enjoyed the ode to snow. It is a comforting site to look and much joy to write about as you so well illustrate. A beautiful poem.
Sands Avatar
February 26, 2022 at 4:54 AM
Hi Vijay. Thank you for the kind feedback. I am always happy when you come by. I hope you have a pleasant day :)
Neels Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 10:49 PM
Beautiful personification Heidi! You paint a vivid picture for me who does not experience snow.. Hope you are well :)
Sands Avatar
February 26, 2022 at 2:50 AM
Thank you Wilma. I am happy to hear that. I hope you have a nice day :)
Cunningham Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 1:46 PM
I'm disappointed Heidi as we only had a sprinkle this year and in a few weeks spring will be here, looks like you had it all this year. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Sands Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 1:54 PM
Wow Tom, only a sprinkle! Yes, we had a a lot of cold and snow this winter. Recently, we had a brief spell of mild weather, but now we are back in it. I hope you have a nice weekend too. Thank you :)
May Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 1:39 PM
Remebring the beautiful pristine flakes, Very nice Personification Heidi..
Sands Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Thank you Joseph. I appreciate your visit and comment :)
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