Never Too Old For Snow!

Like a blustering old man the 
storm spews snow epitaphs of disregard
for the minions of man.
A light froth falls from the north
dry and distant making
sideburns, muttonchops on the bark
of barren tree trunks.
The windward side of the trees
applying downward weight of snow
tilting with dismay.
Yet, the day calls to the young
and through slamming back doors they run
sleds, and saucers in their bundled arms
ah... for my ole flexible flyer!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Trevino Avatar
March 6, 2010 at 7:17 AM
you got that right ... never to old lol... good and creative write
Drover Avatar
March 5, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Loved it! Great imagery, really captures the moment you are describing.
Brown Avatar
March 5, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Oh for the memories you present here Deb. Thank you for sharing today. Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
March 5, 2010 at 8:34 AM
And AH, for my ole FLEXIBLE bones!! I was quite the snow bunny in my time, Deb, but those days are LONG gone. I think it's the sign of maturity now to complain of snow. I really like this one. Very descriptive with a cute mesage at the end, much like a sonnet does! LUv, Andrea
Austin Avatar
March 5, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Deborah, this is a super poem, just read by an old, old man. Everything fits. Oh how I think of those kids on the "ole flexible flyers" Thanks for the tip on how to erase previous contest submissions. BIG LOVE, daver
Mehta Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Old age nothing to do with snow. Interesting view point
Kross Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Such fun! The snow of childhood can be saved for always. Thanks for sharing!
Chircop Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 2:10 PM
Yes lets be forever young,lets go Snowing:)I just wish dear,,,Here its Sun Sun and Sun,,with a bit of fresh windbreeze:)lovely poem Deb...Charma
Kendrick Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 2:09 PM
Interesting write about snow and old age. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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