Someone Stole My Snowman

SOMEONE STOLE MY SNOWMAN

Someone stole my snowman, I only made it yesterday 
A carrot nose and coal for eyes in the traditional snowman way
The thieves were pretty clever; they left his hat and scarf behind
They also left his carrot nose so he’ll be right and hard to find

When I realized this morning, that my snowman wasn’t there
I thought I must investigate, this rather sad affair
But there were no clues that I could see, just a soggy scarf and hat
And a little patch of yellow snow, but I’m sure the dog did that

That smiley, chubby snowman, was built by my own hand
A little bit of snowy art, in a winter wonderland
My hands and feet were freezing, as I made this masterpiece
But my snowman seems to be no more, he is in fact diseased

I have to face reality, my snowman’s gone away
Maybe he was magic, and he’ll return again someday
I stare out at the winter sun, as the snow melts on my lawn
And I sit and wonder to myself, where has my snowman gone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sholar Avatar
May 8, 2026 at 10:22 PM
You spend all that time and energy to build them for them to just up and disappear without a trace. Awesome. Fun piece to read. Two thumbs up man.
Ekwobi Avatar
August 29, 2022 at 7:32 AM
Something of Value lost and Forlorn Loser refuses to weep out his eyes; a reality sometimes.
Cook Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 1:13 AM
Made me smile. Your "snowy art" made a lovely but sad poem. This was a striking balance after just reading Banshee. Keep up your surprisingly different themes. Spirit (hugs for the theft)
Wilson Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 3:59 AM
Cheers Spirit. Thanks for reading
Paul Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 10:25 PM
Wooww! This is so well-written! I could literally feel the sorrow, after losing the snowman. Nice work, keep writing!
Wilson Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 4:04 AM
Thanks for the lovely comment Darshavita, and thanks for reading the poem
Perna Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 10:24 PM
So adorable, I really enjoyed your snowman poem, so creative, lovely!
Wilson Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 4:05 AM
Hi Diane, thank you for reading the poem and thanks for your comments
Robertson Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 3:50 PM
Sorry you lost your snowman it made you shed many a tear but have no fear, for your snowman will return next year. Lovely poem.
Wilson Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 4:03 AM
Hi Milton. thanks for reading the poem, the good thing is that Snowmen can always be rebuilt lol
Sangster - K Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 2:40 PM
This is such a fun poem and in wonderful rhyme. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your snowman. Congratulations on your win. Cheers Anne :-)
Wilson Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 4:01 AM
Thank you Anne for reading it, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it
Calasibetta Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 6:31 PM
How absolutely charming! Congratulations on your win in the contest, so well deserved! :)Paulette
Wilson Avatar
August 4, 2022 at 4:12 AM
Thanks Paulette (lovely name by the way) it was fun writing it
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 11:01 PM
This joyous poem was a pure delight to read Leslie. I absolutely loved it! I am saving it to my Faves! I would bring this out to celebrate every winter. Congratulations on your wonderful Second place trophy win. Blessings xxoo
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 1:19 PM
We both live on beautiful islands. I am one third Irish, two thirds English. Aloha, Connie
Wilson Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 8:45 AM
Thank you so much for reading it. The poem was a real fun thing to write Greetings from Belfast
Delaney Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 4:39 PM
What a fun poem, Congratulations on your win. SuZ (Soup mail)
Wilson Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 8:46 AM
Thank you for reading
Mccann Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 1:59 PM
A charmer! What fun! Elizabeth
Wilson Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 8:47 AM
Thanks Elizabeth, it was fun to write
Zahid Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 1:29 PM
Lyrical... Interesting and captivating... Loved it. Very well penned and congratulations Wilson
Wilson Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 8:48 AM
Thanks for reading. it was a fun thing to do
Radice Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 1:20 PM
This brings back memories of that wonderful book by Raymond Briggs and the animated film of 'The Snowman'...and then there's the yellow snow :) Congratulations on your podium placement in Mystic Rose Rose's contest. Cheers - Gary
Wilson Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 8:49 AM
Ah, the yellow snow lol, Thanks for reading Gary and greetings from Belfast
Hankins Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 1:15 PM
This is a delightful snowman poem, Leslie. Congratulations on your win in Mystic Rose Rose's contest.
Wilson Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 8:50 AM
Thanks for the comments and taking the time to read it
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 8:29 AM
Adorable! Love it :))
Wilson Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Thank you so much Maureen, glad you enjoyed it
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