Rare Snowfall

The white snowfields of my childhood
are but fond memories today
in mild winters where I live
some fifteen hundred miles away.
Today I wakened to a sight
that carried me back in time,
bright snow lies on the ground,
the trees are rimmed in rime.

In winters of the long ago
my daddy kept a pretty sleigh
and  horse or two to pull it
on a splendid  bright, winter day.
Over-coats, scarves and galoshes,
all were ours in good supply
to get us through winter
and snow drifts, mountain high.

I wish that I could conjure up
a horse and Daddy’s big red sleigh
that I could take for a drive
on such a sunny winter’s day.
I’d gather up my grandchildren
in my big sleigh for a ride.
to show the beauty of
a wintry countryside.

                                                     For Catie's syllable contest  won a 5rth place
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Mannan Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 5:38 AM
Many congratulations for this win Joyce.
Sweetheart Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 8:17 AM
Congrats Joyce my friend on your wonderful win in the syllables contest with this excellent entry and amazing write.. enjoy this happy Sunday with lots of luv..
Freeman Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Congratulations Joyce on a beautiful poem place in the tope ten. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations on your win Joyce in Catie's contest "Focus on Syllables". Love, Carol
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November 6, 2010 at 8:25 AM
I knew this lovely poem would be found among the winners, Joyce! Congratulations on your well deserved win! ~
Mehta Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 7:58 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Joyce
Devonshire Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 7:43 AM
So glad to see this one in the winners' circle, Joyce. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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November 6, 2010 at 7:11 AM
Can I come? Just beautiful..congrats. BG
Dietrich Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 7:26 PM
I love this one, Joyce, I hope it does well in the contest. What a beautiful memory!
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October 18, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Maybe the snow seemed deeper when we were children because we were so small, but winters often seem milder now than the ones I remember as a child, Joyce. I realize you have moved to a different area with a warmer climate, but I loved the images of you getting on the sleigh for a ride through the snowy countryside. And I didn't even realize this was for the syllable contest until I saw your note. I have tried to write for it but failed miserably. You created art! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Exceptional poetry to be reading this Saturday afternoon Joyce the best to you in the contest. . Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Love, Carol
Stella Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 5:45 AM
Great entry for contest my friend loved the imagery and tale this reminds me of my dad but we had tobboggan fun then it was off to hot coco thanks for sharing and for your kind comment on my poem keep up the great work
Mehta Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 5:19 AM
You have chosen a very memorable theme for the write, enjoyed it, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Beautiful lines Joyce and such memories retold too.. a lovely entry for the contest that Catie should luv.. u have managed the syllable count so nicely with brilliant words luv.. good luck and happy weekend ...
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