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Constance La France's 2026 Write a Beautiful Verse Contest ~ 1/4/26

Snowflakes in Dappled Shadows

"Snowflakes fall as softly as a poet's tears."
                       ~ an edited quote by Kevin Ansbro

In dappled shadows crystal snowflakes gathered
as sparkling alabaster gems frozen in time.
They cover the ground as a white blanket or quilt...
too soon to melt as Nature's offering of rain.
A moist painted desert sculpted by the wind,
as if Winter's gift was captured by an artist's brush.
An image of innocence; a still life on canvas,
I would aggrandize inside an ornate silver frame
or enjoy its beauty... time and again with a shake
of a snow globe scene from the Victorian era.
How fragile each flake, each individually unique
falling from clouds as if tears were being spilled.

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Joanna Daniel January 19, 2026 at 8:31 AM Back to congratulate you, Lin:)

Tania Kitchin January 16, 2026 at 3:43 AM Lin, back to congratulate you on your first place win with your beautiful poem.

Joanna Daniel January 8, 2026 at 1:37 AM So beautiful, I always wonder about God's unique pattern on each snowflake, Lin, i too wrote about snow and winter:)

Duke Beaufort January 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM Lin, this poem shows what a wonderful observer and raconteur of a natural display you are. Sheer pleasure indeed to read. Many thanks for sharing the beauty in the way only you can do! Smiles!!

Tom Cunningham January 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM Love how you combined your love of art with your poetry Lin. I love to see snow falling covering the landscape in a white blanket. Tom

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 4, 2026 at 1:07 PM Happy New Year, Lin, my dear friend. Those snowflakes gathering in dappled shadows like a poet's tears, frozen as sparkling alabaster gems under a white quilt, are so fragile. I think it is exquisite, heart-stilling beauty. Winter Blessings, Dear Lin, Daniel

Tania Kitchin January 4, 2026 at 12:39 PM Lin, a beautiful poem. We both chose winter themes. Best of luck in the contest.

Paula Goldsmith January 4, 2026 at 10:56 AM "Snowflakes in Dappled Shadows" is a lovely write. What A Great/Pretty Picture. Snowflakes are amazing just like this write. I enjoyed reading. "Good Luck" I did "Butterflies Will Welcome Spring." Have a Blessed Day/Week Writing Away......................