Snow Globes

Taking hold of this very instant, filled with its tears and joys of the here and now....

Placing them all within snow globes, to preserve their wonders and their lives

Upon the shelves of these times, wherein they lived, loved and.dreamed

To glance upon them all someday, winding the key, unto their musical notes

That they may shine once again, these reflections, if even but for a moment

Snowflakes floating, as they twirl within the waters, to disappear upon the ground

Beneath the piles and the mounds, of the days of their lives, their, once upon a times....

A vague silhouette of images, within this thickened glass

As you peer up closely, and somehow smile about their past?

Knowing as a breeze these memories, they passed, like a daffodil within the waters

Gently drifting away, within the currents, of the everflowing tide

While you watched intently, amazingly, these ghost, of soon to be days gone by....

Understanding as you bowed, thinking, maybe you'll see them again somehow?

Inside of these crystals, as you turn to walk away, unto, another day....

Inhaling deeply, and sighing slightly, within this here and nows, breath

As you slow down your pace, to absorb, and to take them all in

To gather their eyes, within your soul again, should the sun not rise, tomorrow?

Playing these musical melodies, to be placed into snow globes, someday, frosted

Standing at the rivers edge, beholding, these flowers that grow

To gather them within hand, a hope, a wish, a goal, to create this bouquet....

                                             {Continued}
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Gass Avatar
January 8, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Finally rereading this. So far, so beautiful! Off to two! Love, Robin
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December 21, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Dear John, I read this and I think I will read it again tomarrow and part 2 and comment then. My eyes are giving a little trouble. I think I just need a little sleep!! Thank you for all your thoughtful comments. I am ok. I was very upset when I wrote that. All though I must admit I do feel that way at times. I loved your Apostle quote. It is true, you never know. Merry Christmas and God bless you, John (Luke 12:8-9) Love Robin
Mac Donald Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 8:59 AM
Oh la, such a lovely piece, John!:) They do seem somewhat mystical and magical, most probably because they tweak at our dreamy side. Some will capture this, as you have done! This is masterfully whimsical..recalls other moments when beauty and sounds sat within those glass globes. I think that some may have escaped, and now sit in the recesses of our minds.:) Beautiful John! Hope your holiday season is joyful and kind. Hugs and kisses to you, my friend. God bless you and yours! Love you, Mikki
Christian Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 8:31 AM
i love snowglobes, a greqat write john much love from diane
Higgins Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 7:08 AM
You always amaze me with this writes that tells a story so beautifully. You are a master of this form John and I also do love the tango with your words..lol..off to part two!
Reynolds Avatar
December 21, 2008 at 2:52 AM
Ah, the always magical snowglobe. :) brilliant...onto the next...:)
Payne Avatar
December 20, 2008 at 1:15 PM
wow John this is absolutely beautiful. I love the title and this whole piece is just amazing. Can't wait to read the next one. ~Michaela~
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