The First Snow Fall

~~ The First Snow Fall ~~

A Poem by Debbie_Philly 

The First Snowfall
 
Watching the first snowfall
in the quite of the night
under the glow of the street lamp
I am reminded of you.
 
I was apprehensive about us
at first scared even
years of wrong choices
kept you at arms lengths.
You appeared out of no where
whispering in my ear.
I was  comforted by your words
 feeling excited about the prospect
of being young again.
We were going places together
that was promised
I thrived on that,it didnt last long.
Instead we slowed down like
lazy snowflakes drifting apart.
Why does the first snowfall remind
me of you?
It should remind me of childhood
memories with cherished moments.
I wanted that feeling again with you.
I anticipated all of the joys
in the pure white rain.
Promises with the first snowfall
bringing us to life at midnight.
Under the glow of the street lamp
laughing,
playing,
kissing
snow angles
and snowball fights.
all of these things keeping
us young and alive in each
other.
Hopes of being reborn 
with a friend withered 
like the melting slush
that was once magic.
Like love unattainable
falling like old laughter
in the still white night.
 
Deborah Mills Kelly
 
1/22/12
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Boskovski Avatar
February 4, 2014 at 8:02 PM
Oh I love the first snow of the winter! When you wake the next morning and it is white all over. I love it. When it is nighttime the snow creates a glow, that makes it seem not so dark. A great write Debbie, as always! I love it! :) xoxo
Mills-Kelly Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 1:13 PM
Thank you as always Chris... yes the first snowfall is just amazing... magical... under the street lights the glow just aluminates :) Thank you again !! :)
Green Avatar
February 4, 2014 at 1:15 PM
This poem left me sad. I like so much your comparisons of lost attempt at love with the "slush that was once magic."
Mills-Kelly Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 1:14 PM
Thank you so much Sue,,,, yes.. it was a sad time... I glad that I could write it out !! I will be over to see you as well... thank you again for reading !! :)
Andresen Avatar
February 4, 2014 at 11:15 AM
- Quiet at night when the snow falls .... and it is beautiful (although I do not like winter :) - Lovely poem, Debbie. - Thanks for visiting my poem. - Welcome back anytime you wish. - Have a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Mills-Kelly Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 1:15 PM
Its funny... I like winter and I dont...lol I like the clothes... I like the first snow falls... but below 0 temps... not so much..lol Thank you again for reading me Anne ... good to see you !! :)
Pettit Avatar
February 4, 2014 at 1:54 AM
Simple to read and understand. Conveys clear images into the minds of the readers.
Mills-Kelly Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 1:16 PM
Thank you again Robert... I always enjoy your comments and help!! :)
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