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Something Extraordinary

I awoke this morning to see huge 
white snowflakes falling to the ground –
an unusual sight to see in the area where I live. 
Such a beautiful sight. 

I had to go out and play, pretending I was filling the bird feeders.
The flakes dropped exceedingly slowly – lasted only a moment as they fell to earth.

I took the moment to reflect how 
life’s moments are like these snowflakes –
most only fleetingly pass through our minds without sticking –
not particularly remarkable as they vanish from our purview.

Should we stop and pay more attention to those moments? 
We may be missing something quite extraordinary.

Copyright © Linda Alice Fowler | Year Posted 2021

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Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/29/2021 8:39:00 PM Oh, that is beautiful. You painted that very well for us Linda! Such a good analogy of the snowflakes as moments, here and gone. Some stick as memories. I really enjoyed this <3 Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 1/30/2021 6:57:00 AM Thank you BJ. I appreciate your visit and kind comments. :) Linda

Shirley Hawkins Date: 1/22/2021 3:41:00 PM Time flies, I cannot they fly too fast. I can't remember where I read this. It just came to mind as I read your lovely poem.... Thank you, for sharing it... Shirley.... Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 1/22/2021 5:44:00 PM That' lovely Shirley. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Linda

Harry Horsman Date: 1/12/2021 11:34:00 PM Wow, You are so right Linda, These moments are so special,,,Love the poem. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 1/13/2021 5:07:00 AM Hello Harry. Thanks for the kind words, and for the visit! :) Linda

Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/12/2021 4:16:00 PM I am glad that you observed this beauty, a generous share! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 1/12/2021 4:59:00 PM Hi Caren. Thanks for stopping by with nice comments. :) Linda