PUPPY SNOW ANGELS


Leaping with joy into a tall pile of soft, fluffy snow,
He snorted and panted, and flashed a broad smile,
Surprised and delighted with the bone chilling cold,
That couldn’t penetrate his thick, curly coat.

He lay for a moment, catching his breath,
As if trying to decide what to do next.
Rolling onto his back, long legs flailing the air,
He twisted happily, enjoying the chilly freedom there.

Then backwards he fell, rolling in gravity defying angles.
Leaving the white ground covered with glistening snow angels.

Finally exhausted from his frolicking antics,
He came to me happily with his body in wiggles.
Lifting his snow encrusted paws into my warm hands,
His beautiful brown eyes asked,
“What is this wonderful stuff?  What is its name?”

I said, “Darling, this is snow, the treat of the season.
Enjoy it now, as much as you can.
In just a few hours it will soon fade away,
Melting your snow angels and returning grass again.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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December 26, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Hi Chula, the weather has changed over the years, snow in London now days is rare, although saying that, they forecast snow in January but they always seem to get it wrong. hope you had a peaceful Christmas day God bless. xx
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December 26, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Hi, John, I'm visiting family in Texas, so the weather here has been absolutely gorgeous. It is very rare to have snow in this climate. Where I live, in Illinois, is another story! It can get extremely cold with snow and high winds. This poem is so dear to me because my dog, Mickey, had such a wonderful and playful time in it on the day I wrote it. Do you have any dogs or pets?
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December 15, 2024 at 12:10 PM
I like this piece, Chula. Happy Christmas, // Barry
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December 16, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Thanks, Barry. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well.
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December 15, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Hello Chula,I want to wish you a Merry Christmas. All the best for the New Year. Hugs. /Darlene/
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December 15, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Hello Chula, I did gift wrapping today. It is all done. Merry Christmas and the best for the New year. I also wish you Joy, Peace, and Happiness. Enjoy to be with family aand friends. /Darlene/
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December 15, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Thanks so much. Wishing you all the wonders of Christmas, as well: Joy, Peace, Hope, Love, Laughter, happiness with family and friends.
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December 5, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Hello Chula, I see many dogs rolling in the snow. they seem to enjoy it. Hugs. /Darlene/
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