The Littlest Snowman

He scooped and he packed
He rolled me good and round,
When all was done, I stood there
Only three feet off the ground

I had wondered why...
Why did this teenage boy,
Build me up this way
No bigger than a toy?

No bigger than his dog
In fact, we saw eye to eye,
I looked around for answers
And still I wondered why?

Then I came face to face
With an answer that was clear,
When the boy in the wheelchair
Slowly came rolling near

With his teenage brother
Lending him a helping hand,
He placed a smile upon my face
A smile so wide and grand

My eyes, two big buttons
From Grandma's sewing kit,
My scarf, one of their Dad's
Was striped and hand knit

From their Mom's kitchen came
My nose, a long gnarled carrot,
My arms, two maple limbs
From the family's tree I did inherit

My heart, warmed by the boy
The boy who could not walk,
His eyes laughed when he saw me
Though he could not even talk

No prouder stood a snowman
That towered, oh so tall,
Than me, the littlest snowman
The proudest one of all.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 3/3/2025 5:23:00 PM
I found this in the Radiant Verses anthology and was glad I did. A most endearing poem that left me with a nice warm feeling. John
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Date: 1/19/2024 2:45:00 PM
Ohhhh, bless his heart. What an absolutley darling, touching poem. It would make such a cute children's book about acceptance and love that every teacher of young children should have. Such a clever write.
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Date: 1/8/2023 10:34:00 AM
Very sweet and kind, and I'm sure happens somewhere when flakes finally settle.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/2/2023 10:14:00 AM
Thank you so much, Ann :)
Date: 1/4/2023 6:38:00 PM
Very imaginitive from the snowmans perspective. But I can imagine him feeling a bit used.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/19/2023 9:46:00 AM
Thank you for reading, John.
Date: 1/4/2023 5:44:00 PM
Dear Kelly, I am so happy to extend my heartiest congratulations to you for receiving POTW honors with this soulful poem. It was a pleasure to return to re-read this superb piece. So inspiring. Warmest wishes to you and happy new year.. ~Susan
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/19/2023 9:45:00 AM
Thank you for revisiting my poem once again, Susan... I appreciate it very much :)
Date: 1/3/2023 8:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTW! A poem that tugs at ones heart. Lovely. Paulette
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/15/2023 10:28:00 AM
Thank you so much, Paulette!
Date: 1/1/2023 8:10:00 PM
Dear Kelly, your thoughts tug at my heart and my eyes are misty, all because of this statement."When the boy in the wheelchair slowly came rolling near." Blessings come in small packages, sometimes. I think I may read this to my younger brother. He can relate. Congratulations Kelly, on Poem of the Week. I'm placing this in my favorites. My best to you, in the New Year. Hugs, Brandy
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/15/2023 10:17:00 AM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my poem... I really appreciate it, Brandy... All the best to you and your family in the New Year! Hugs :)
Date: 1/1/2023 7:54:00 PM
Rejoicing to see this gem chosen as POTW... hoping this forum allows a large number of visits and reads that this poem deserves. Thank you for writing and sharing such a touching poem. Joy and peace to you ~ John
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/14/2023 10:08:00 AM
Thank you for revisiting my poem once again, John... I appreciate it very much :)
Date: 1/1/2023 7:09:00 PM
Back with congratulations Kelly on your POTW ! Happy healthy new year to you and yours ! Susan :)
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/14/2023 10:05:00 AM
Thank you for revisiting my poem once again, Susan... All the best to you and your family in the New Year!
Date: 1/1/2023 6:43:00 PM
That’s so lovely Kelly, uplifting and heartening too. Congratulations on a well deserved poem of the week… Belle
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/14/2023 9:51:00 AM
Thank you so much, Belle... I am pleased that you enjoyed it!
Date: 1/1/2023 2:18:00 PM
A delightful heartwarming precious write. Congrats on your poem of week. Hugs
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/14/2023 9:43:00 AM
Thank you so much, Cecilia ... Hugs :)
Date: 1/1/2023 12:01:00 PM
Congratulations, Kelly
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/11/2023 10:14:00 AM
Thank you for reading, Sunshine... I really appreciate it!
Date: 1/1/2023 10:19:00 AM
Kelly, such a heartwarming and lovely poem, and congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE WEEK honor, Constance
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/11/2023 10:05:00 AM
Thank you so much for reading, Constance... I really appreciate it...
Date: 1/1/2023 8:15:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. The first one of the new year. A lovely/wonderful~~write/story. A Happy New Day 2023 with your win.................
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/10/2023 10:51:00 AM
Thank you very much, Paula... It is an honor to have been featured as the Poem of the Week, and being the first one of the New Year is just the icing on the cake :)
Date: 1/1/2023 8:04:00 AM
This is a precious and touching write Kelly. So powerful in its simplicity. Congratulations on the honor of POTW! :)
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/10/2023 10:38:00 AM
Thank you so much, Linda :)
Date: 1/1/2023 5:30:00 AM
Kelly, a touching poem, well penned, congratulations on POTW!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/6/2023 10:15:00 AM
Thank you so much, Tania :)
Date: 1/1/2023 2:29:00 AM
What a lovely poem, Kelly, touching and tugging at our heart strings, congratulations on POTW:) very well deserved:)
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/6/2023 10:07:00 AM
Thank you so much, Jo :)
Date: 12/31/2022 8:01:00 AM
Such a beautiful honest poignant and lovely portrayal ! It brought tears to my eyes . Your heart and intention are so loving here . A fav for me ! Blessings, Susan :)
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/5/2023 10:18:00 AM
Thank you for reading and commenting so kindly on my poem, Susan... I am pleased that you enjoyed it :)
Date: 12/31/2022 3:22:00 AM
Ahhh!! What a delightful story told in poetic form. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/5/2023 10:08:00 AM
Thank you, Sara... I am pleased that you enjoyed this one...
Date: 12/29/2022 7:00:00 PM
Dear Kelly, I am so deeply moved by your exquisite and poignant personification. This little soulful snowman fills me with gratitude for the love portrayed in the heartwarming humanity of this precious poetic piece. So many meaningful layers to wrap one's soul in. A big fav! Warmest wishes for a wonderful new year.. ~Susan
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/4/2023 5:06:00 PM
Thank you for reading... I am pleased that you enjoyed it, Susan... My best wishes for you in 2023!
Date: 12/28/2022 10:34:00 AM
Kelly, I got a little teary-eyed reading this tale of the little snowman. The personification is endearing, then the incremental self-discovery and the proud soul connection with its maker. The family bonding together over its creation made it all the more touching. A pure delight to read and re-read and a fav for me. Warm wishes for a very happy new year ~ John
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 1/4/2023 4:55:00 PM
Thank you so much, John... I am pleased that you enjoyed this one... My best wishes for you in the New Year!
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