Russell Sivey Poet Sonnet

Lone Snowflake

Geometric flake comes down from the sky
Hexagon center, six lines don’t deny 
Extended arms going outwards from there
Small pieces going beyond without fear

I grab this lone snowflake for its safety
Though it was so pristine, then I did see
This very flake has melted to water
Due to the heat of my hand that’s hotter

I become saddened that this has happened
I loved seeing this masterpiece pattern
I weep for the short life of this cool flake
I hope to see its brothers, for my sake

Just then I looked around, guess what I saw
Millions of snowflakes falling, I’m in awe

Russell Sivey

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Carol Eastman January 13, 2014 at 10:06 AM Loved the title... It drew me in... Enjoyed the poem, too.

Jack Horne January 12, 2014 at 4:29 PM love this beautiful write, Russell

Nette Onclaud January 12, 2014 at 3:36 PM full of excellent images and metaphors as well as depth and meaning, russell... enjoyed the soft feel of a snowflake; lovely in every way!.. thaks for your birthday greetings!.. huggs

Funom Makama January 11, 2014 at 4:22 PM Beautiful.. Well written. Keep on writing and well done for being among the top 100 most active poets.

Charmaine Chircop January 11, 2014 at 3:57 PM What a positive message towards the end..I love the concept re snowflakes..You left.me.in awe.Happy.weekend!!!: )

Sara Kendrick January 11, 2014 at 3:33 PM Wow!! Glad that you are blessed with snowflakes or maybe that is not a blessing from what I am hearing on the news.We have got sun now with a very blue sky and 65 degrees after dark clouds, pouring rain, wind, thunder and lighting this morning..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara