One Snowflake

One
snowflake
lands
on
my
tongue.
It
melts
and
I 
taste
my
childhood.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM
What a lovely image, Cherie. Trying hard now to remember the taste of snowflakes. Childhood was so long ago and there's very little snow in Florida where I now life. Enjoyed your poem, dear. Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
May 15, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Very expressive work..Good memory..Great idea for a work..Thanks for stopping by ...Sara
Mehta Avatar
May 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM
Very thoughtful with deep meanings, Chedrie
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May 11, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Very nice, a lot of thought into this poem. Awesome.
Sweetheart Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Super imagery Cherie.. where have u been lately? hope all is well and u enjoyed your Mother's day luv.. this piece is exquisite to imagine childhood in a snowflake..makes me think of my own luv..impressive..
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