Summer Snow Storm

Beside a stream, there was a strand
of pretty trees. There chanced to blow
a heavy wind across the land.
That early summer I saw snow!

Cold weather came not with that storm
as through the sky there came a flow
of fluff which did not seem the norm
that early summer I saw snow.

The flurry wafted, shining bright
when high to sky I watched it go
to sparkle in June’s warm sunlight
that early summer I saw snow!

Enchantment showed itself that day
when cottonwoods, row after row,
gave forth their seeds in nature’s way!
That early summer I saw snow!

Nov. 2, 2018 
2 N/A's now
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gaul Avatar
February 13, 2019 at 9:19 PM
Ah yes. The cottonwood would enchant, dear poetess. Lovely verse. Congratulations.
Cozart Avatar
February 13, 2019 at 10:07 AM
I can't understand why this would get an NA because it's so well done. Congrats.
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2019 at 8:28 PM
thanks so much, Dale. I am thinking they might not have understood it was a tree since judges can't see my picture.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 13, 2019 at 9:38 AM
Ah, I love this, I LOVE the cottonwood flurries! A fave! (& "2 N/A's now" made me lol ;p I call that n/a sting poedopamine withdrawal ;) Congrats on a long at last well deserved win! xomo!
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2019 at 8:28 PM
awww, thanks so much.
Carmack Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 10:48 PM
Congrats on your win.
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 10, 2018 at 4:19 PM
I bet Kim had a real difficult time choosing her 10 winners Andrea. This is beautiful! I am sorry it didn't make her list. The video you put with it is simply enchanting! Hugs, Connie : )
Horne Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 3:07 PM
ha ha, love this - just beautiful
Michaels Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 7:06 AM
With a title like that, I just *had* to give it a read... and very pleased that I did! What great imagery (and a great poem) - good luck with the contest. Regards, John.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
November 7, 2018 at 2:48 AM
What a beautiful imagery! A wonderful rendition of the seasons wonders when intertwined! Nature never ceases to enchant us and your poetic words never cease to amaze! A pleasure to read Andrea. Deepest regards.
Gondolf Avatar
November 4, 2018 at 11:35 AM
Very creative, Andrea, I have a neighbor with a cottonwood tree and I am forever having to clean my screens. Best of luck. John
Parker Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 6:11 PM
Very nice use of creativity and imagination...good luck
Mcferran Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 3:54 PM
Very lovely poem, my friend! ;)
Cunningham Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 11:22 AM
Our weather is so mixed up now ,anything goes. Tom
Acrich Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 11:17 AM
Very beautiful, you little Shakespeare you
Lawless Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 6:29 AM
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L .....just plain beautiful Andrea.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 11:33 PM
The cottonwoods are my favorite trees, weirdly enough, I am allergic to almost every kind of tree except a cottonwood. So I love this poem in a special way, in addition to the rhythm which is beautiful! And the photo is terrific!
Leffanta Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 9:35 PM
You must live in Germany, where it does snow in June, and you can sit down at a sidewalk café and write about it. Good luck! Aloha! Rico
Rose  Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 7:52 PM
winter can be so enchanting if we are in the right frame of mind. Nice poem Andrea, winning wishes coming your way
Devonshire Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 6:59 PM
Ah, so it was the cottonwood seed that appeared to resemble snow. Your poem has a magical quality, Andrea, and makes the reader smile. Best wishes in Kim's contest with this delight . Hugs, Carolyn
Pandit Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 5:51 PM
Lovely rhythm and flow to your charming poem, Andrea..the repeating line adds to its cadence. I enjoyed reading it..a win in my books.
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