The Snowflake

Young love is pure - like snow when fallen new -
and always I’ll recall one wondrous day!
Through dawn, soft powder fell; clouds lingered grey
until mid-morning. Splendid sun shone through
the gloom, and sky turned periwinkle blue!
Excited, we ran laughing, out to play
in snow, which all around us brightly lay.
But never did I guess what would ensue. . .

You chased me, until breathless, we both dropped
onto a blanket of sheer white, and then
a snowflake touched my mouth. Your fingertips
began to trace its shape, until you stopped. . .
Your gaze became intense, and that is when
you bent to kiss the snowflake from my lips.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Gauthier Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 8:59 PM
O lovely, I particularly love your last line. Beautiful, Andrea.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 23, 2016 at 1:48 AM
A very lovely and romantic poem, Andrea. Top notch poetry. Elegantly written love story. I prefer the cde/cde rhyme scheme of an Italian sonnet, because it lends more complexity to the intellectual matrix of a poem. Anywho ... that's just me. I love your poem though. Much love and more love to you and yours. RW
Y. Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 10:38 PM
Andrea, this is so beautiful and romantic! Congratulations on your win:-)Alexis
Ebbs Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 7:18 PM
Congrats Andrea!
Rebstock Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 6:20 PM
What a lovely poem. Wonderful
Ryerson Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 11:32 AM
To me, the rhyme scheme in an Italian Sonnet is by far the most difficult yet you seem to do it with ease...Would love to know how you 'set up' this type of rhyming or if you are so familiar with it that you know it by heart? The last line was PERFECT and the whole sonnet describes young, innocent love to a TEE...Congratulations my friend! - Tim
A. Sharma Avatar
August 25, 2015 at 2:45 AM
Wonderful imagery and write dear Andrea! Congrats on big win!
A  Avatar
August 24, 2015 at 10:55 PM
Andrea. Congratulations on your sweet Romantic WIN... SKAT
Makama Avatar
March 23, 2013 at 9:21 AM
beautiful poem, well written. In such a windy and snowy day, reading this piece just completes my relaxation. What a poem!
Brown Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Congratulations on your win in Moses' "Give Me Your Best Shot" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Congratulations on your third place win with this amazing write! Lori
Mehta Avatar
November 14, 2011 at 6:22 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of John Freeman, Andrea
Poet Avatar
November 14, 2011 at 2:13 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win.It's a great honour to share the 3rd place with you.
Onclaud Avatar
November 14, 2011 at 1:07 AM
whoot, andie... breathtaking!.. a write that enchants .. super congrats on your big, sweet win.. :) huggs!
J.T. Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Congratulations on your win. - JH
Johnson Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 7:46 PM
Oh I like this. So young and carefree . Love, Joyce
Long Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 5:44 PM
congrats on your win in the contest. How you been? cory
Freeman Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 5:39 PM
Bretty good best shot, Andrea, your imagery of yong love and new fallen snow. Congratulations on a worthy third. Agape, Moses
Guzzi Avatar
December 16, 2010 at 5:01 PM
Absolute perfection so glad you included it in my card. I'm fav..ing it & 7 ing it! You really out did yourself! Light & Love
K. Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 7:24 AM
just dropping by here to say a sneaky quick hi :) how have you been lately? :D hugs to you! :)
Bagnall Avatar
November 2, 2010 at 6:06 AM
See I was right - well done !
Muzzey Avatar
October 30, 2010 at 9:47 AM
Congratulations on your third place win with this wonderful write, I truly enjoyed the read. Caryl
Crisci Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 11:43 PM
Heartfelt congratulations on your 3rd place, Andrea. It's such a lovely Italian Sonnet written with passion and romantic persuasion. This is another achievement added to your glories. I have appreciated your kind comments on my poetry. Have a great day and smile! Love and hugs, Andrew.
Roberts Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 12:54 PM
what a truly romantic poem, congrats on your win in the contest with this lovely piece Andrea
Fraser Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 7:01 AM
Beautiful and dreamy Andrea. It made this Highlander sigh. Congratulation's on your win >> James
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