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Snow Falling

Snow falling—
Falling.
Feathers escaping from the pillow-heaven
Confusing the air
With the steadiness of a stampede
Advancing, clinging, smothering.

Snow falling—
Settling.
White fleecy lambs atop every protrusion
Sleek ermine boas
Draped upon the naked arms of nature
Bare of their green velvet capes.

Snow falling—
Drifting.
The spatula of wind
Smoothing mounds of marshmallow frosting
Billowy swirls
Of whipped immaculate splendor.

Snow falling—
Burying.
Obscuring the drab tired earth
Her deep wounds of time
Dissolving shadows of other seasons
That Spring may arise again.

Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2015

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Joseph Spence Sr Date: 11/16/2020 10:48:00 AM This is an excellent poem. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message regarding the snow. One can visualize the coming months, which will be snowy. Great job! have an awesome day and blessings always! Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 11/16/2020 9:57:00 AM its a joy to read this gem again Sandra, so glad you are now a lifetime member I have always loved your graceful poetry style and vivid imagery and have learned so much from reading your work since I started writing and joined PS:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply

Geoffrey Brewer Date: 2/1/2018 2:00:00 PM A beautiful descriptive poem in an elegant format. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:24:00 PM Thank you very much, Geoffrey! Sandra

Richard Lamoureux Date: 2/1/2018 9:11:00 AM One of your best. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:18:00 PM Thank you very much, Richard, for your visit supportive comments. Sandra

John Lawless Date: 1/30/2018 10:49:00 PM "the spatula of wind"...damn!!! what a beautifully simple expression of winter's wind and the wonder it creates..Congrats on your placement in the contest Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:24:00 PM Hi, John, thank you so much for your visit and wonderfully supportive comments! Much appreciated! Sandra :)

Bartholomew Williams Date: 1/29/2018 10:22:00 PM Sandra, congratulations on your strong podium finish with this one! I love the imagery you use and the uplifting message, especially the promise of spring at the end. Wonderful!! :) Bartholomew Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:23:00 PM Bartholomew, thank you for your visit and very supportive comments and congrats. Much appreciated! Sandra

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/29/2018 8:13:00 PM Fav-ing this one, my friend ... I have come back to it four times, (I rarely do that). :-) <3 Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:22:00 PM Thank you so much, Gregory, for your very uplifting and positive comments and for fav-ing my poem! I appreciate it so much. Sandra :)

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/29/2018 7:59:00 PM I adore your writing, Sandra, from start-to-finish, and this charming, whimsical, and hopeful creation is no different ... just gorgeous, my friend, and so deserving! Blessings, Dear Poet! (The ermine boas of snow - such imaginative imagery and metaphor, Sandra, and that's what I LIVE for!) :-) <3 Login to Reply

Francis J Grasso Date: 1/29/2018 6:46:00 PM Beautiful, Sandra! Congratulations on your win! ...Fran Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:21:00 PM Thank you so much, Francis! Sandra :)

Eve Roper Date: 1/29/2018 4:29:00 PM love your poem, Sandra, congratulations on your win :) Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:21:00 PM Thank you very much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier Date: 1/29/2018 4:27:00 PM Superb imagery. Congrats, Sandra, for your fab win. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:21:00 PM Thank you once again, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy Date: 1/29/2018 3:15:00 PM Beautiful imagery in this WINNING poem, Sandra! Janice Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:20:00 PM Thank you so much, Janice! Hugs, Sandra

Charlie Smith Date: 1/29/2018 2:30:00 PM Amazing piece Sandra, congratulations... Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:20:00 PM Thank you very much, Charlie! Sandra :)

Skat A Date: 1/29/2018 2:22:00 PM Sandra, Congratulations on your win. With Lots Of Love *SKAT* Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 2/4/2018 4:19:00 PM Hi Skat, a belated thank you for another fine contest and for my awesome placement! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier Date: 10/21/2017 8:26:00 PM FABULOUS POEM ! I particularly love your line about feathers escaping from pillow-heaven. Paints a beautiful picture. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/22/2017 5:10:00 PM Thank you so much, Line, for reading my poem that was posted so long ago. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it and I thank you for your nice comments. Sandra

Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/11/2015 10:37:00 PM anytime...PD Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/11/2015 9:23:00 PM Sandra, congratulations on your Awesome Season win. ~LINDA~ Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/11/2015 9:36:00 PM Hi Linda, thank you so much! No nice of you to stop by with your encouraging comment. Hugs, Sandra

Paul Callus Date: 1/7/2015 9:37:00 AM This is both a lovely and clever take on this seasonal topic, Sandra! Great imagery and expressive adjectives. a 7 rating for you! Congrats on a high flying result! // paul Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/7/2015 7:05:00 PM Hi Paul, thank you once again for your encouraging comments, congrats, and support! I so much appreciate your taking the time, and I always look forward reading your comments. Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 1/6/2015 1:53:00 AM Wow a lovely descript Sandra! congrats on huge win! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/6/2015 7:27:00 PM Thank you, Dr. Upma, for your nice comment and congratulations. So nice of you to stop by. Sandra

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 1/6/2015 12:07:00 AM A fave for me!!! :)! I love each stanza esp your first three lines from each!! :)! Your picture goes well with this.. :)! I wonder how you put such picture.. :)! I have some pics too but I don't know how to post them as they are my inspiration.. :)! BEAUTIFUL WINTER!!!! KUDOS!! ..... olive eloisa thanking you for the drop bys.. :)! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/6/2015 7:33:00 PM Thank you so much, Olive, for your positive comments. I get a lot of pictures online at google.com, and then click "images." You can copy the hyperlink from a picture you select and then paste it in the picture and note area under the part where you post your poem. I really appreciate your stopping by, and thanks again. Sandra

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/5/2015 10:58:00 PM I adore this one!!! Congrats and a FAVE for your unique imagery. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/6/2015 7:34:00 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. I appreciate your nice comments and support! Hugs, Sandra

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 1/5/2015 9:14:00 PM Amazing write on winter, congrats on the win, Sandra Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/6/2015 7:35:00 PM Hi Dr. Ram, thank you so much for your nice comment and congratulations. Sandra

Maurice Yvonne Date: 1/5/2015 2:05:00 PM I love how you painted this one repeating Snow falling. Beautiful imagery "sleek ermine boas" is so perfect. Congratulations on your top win. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/5/2015 4:03:00 PM Thank you Maurice. I always appreciate your comments. Sandra

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 1/5/2015 12:08:00 PM With such natural seasonal beauty, no wonder this is a top winner! The imagery is outstanding and I have a beautiful vision of "snow falling!" Congratulations, dear Sandra and best wishes. Pandita. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/5/2015 4:04:00 PM Thank you so much, Pandita, for your kind, positive comments and congrats. I really appreciate it! Hugs, Sandra

Debra Squyres Date: 1/5/2015 10:17:00 AM Oh my !! What a marvelous poem !! It drifted down the page in white beauty ... taking all it found into hibernation... Love it !! Congrats on your win !! Really enjoyed this !! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/5/2015 10:54:00 AM Hi Debra, thank you so much for your lovely comments and congrats. I really appreciate your stopping by with your support. Hugs, Sandra

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