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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Summers Avatar
March 3, 2025 at 5:23 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
Kingston Avatar
January 19, 2024 at 2:45 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.
Peck Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 10:34 AM
Very sweet and kind, and I'm sure happens somewhere when flakes finally settle.
Deschler Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 10:14 AM
Thank you so much, Ann :)
Loving Iii Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 6:38 PM
Very imaginitive from the snowmans perspective. But I can imagine him feeling a bit used.
Deschler Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 9:46 AM
Thank you for reading, John.
Ashley Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 5:44 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
Deschler Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 9:45 AM
Thank you for revisiting my poem once again, Susan... I appreciate it very much :)
Calasibetta Avatar
January 3, 2023 at 8:56 AM
Congratulations on your POTW! A poem that tugs at ones heart. Lovely. Paulette
Deschler Avatar
January 15, 2023 at 10:28 AM
Thank you so much, Paulette!
Nicole Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 8:10 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
Deschler Avatar
January 15, 2023 at 10:17 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 :)
Watt Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 7:54 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
Deschler Avatar
January 14, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Thank you for revisiting my poem once again, John... I appreciate it very much :)
Lawrence Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Back with congratulations Kelly on your POTW ! Happy healthy new year to you and yours ! Susan :)
Deschler Avatar
January 14, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Thank you for revisiting my poem once again, Susan... All the best to you and your family in the New Year!
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January 1, 2023 at 6:43 PM
That’s so lovely Kelly, uplifting and heartening too. Congratulations on a well deserved poem of the week… Belle
Deschler Avatar
January 14, 2023 at 9:51 AM
Thank you so much, Belle... I am pleased that you enjoyed it!
Macfarlane Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 2:18 PM
A delightful heartwarming precious write. Congrats on your poem of week. Hugs
Deschler Avatar
January 14, 2023 at 9:43 AM
Thank you so much, Cecilia ... Hugs :)
Andresen Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 12:01 PM
Congratulations, Kelly
Deschler Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 10:14 AM
Thank you for reading, Sunshine... I really appreciate it!
La France Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 10:19 AM
Kelly, such a heartwarming and lovely poem, and congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE WEEK honor, Constance
Deschler Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Thank you so much for reading, Constance... I really appreciate it...
Goldsmith Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 8:15 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.................
Deschler Avatar
January 10, 2023 at 10:51 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 :)
Fowler Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 8:04 AM
This is a precious and touching write Kelly. So powerful in its simplicity. Congratulations on the honor of POTW! :)
Deschler Avatar
January 10, 2023 at 10:38 AM
Thank you so much, Linda :)
Kitchin Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 5:30 AM
Kelly, a touching poem, well penned, congratulations on POTW!
Deschler Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Thank you so much, Tania :)
Daniel Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 2:29 AM
What a lovely poem, Kelly, touching and tugging at our heart strings, congratulations on POTW:) very well deserved:)
Deschler Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 10:07 AM
Thank you so much, Jo :)
Lawrence Avatar
December 31, 2022 at 8:01 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 :)
Deschler Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 10:18 AM
Thank you for reading and commenting so kindly on my poem, Susan... I am pleased that you enjoyed it :)
Kendrick Avatar
December 31, 2022 at 3:22 AM
Ahhh!! What a delightful story told in poetic form. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Deschler Avatar
January 5, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Thank you, Sara... I am pleased that you enjoyed this one...
Ashley Avatar
December 29, 2022 at 7:00 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
Deschler Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 5:06 PM
Thank you for reading... I am pleased that you enjoyed it, Susan... My best wishes for you in 2023!
Watt Avatar
December 28, 2022 at 10:34 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
Deschler Avatar
January 4, 2023 at 4:55 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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