The Snowmum

There was a little boy, and Maxwell was his name
His face shone when he saw the snow, he asked to play a game
His mummy wrapped him warmly and tucked him in lovingly
Come on Max let’s go outside and you can play with me.

They built a snowman from the snow, he was tall and round and fat
They put buttons for his eyes and they even found a hat.
They stayed all day to Max’s delight, but all to soon it was then night
Max and mum went inside; he blew a kiss, what a lovely sight

The morning came the snow had gone poor Max was devastated
He ran outside and looked everywhere, but his fears were not abated
He searched the garden and the garage and under each and every bush
But all that was left of the snowman was a great big pile of slush.

His mother could not bear poor Max so sad and she didn’t know what to say
 She did something she had not tried before; she got on her knees to pray
She raised her eyes heavenward, arms held in supplication
This is what I want of you, this is my dedication.

I want him to have a snowman each and every day; I want him to be happy
I might even go to church, if you can make it snappy
The morning came and to his delight a snowman was just there
Max ran to his mummy, but couldn’t find her anywhere.

He ran into the yard to see the snowman standing 
It had a familiar face-just like the picture on the landing.
God had answered his mummy’s prayer, but he was not one to be mocked
He had turned Max’s mum to snow and now she was quite shocked.

So remember what you pray for, and just do it carefully 
What happened to Max’s mum could happen to you or me.

© #GG~ reposted  to celebrate the fact we are snowed in .
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Horsman Avatar
January 19, 2013 at 5:21 AM
another intriging and very clever poem from you Girl,, reminds me of Midas touch,,,read this a couple of times,,came across as a excellent everyday poem,,,but reading it again,, i should have known,, you do not write an everyday kind of poem...
Gildersleeve Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM
I tried not to laugh, but one, okay two or three escaped. One thing I know I'll be very careful of what I pray for. Provokes thoughts, and a tiny chuckle. Warm Smiles Always, Connie
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 19, 2013 at 3:04 AM
Thanks Connie, glad you had a little dark chuckle there xx
Smith Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM
Does it say more about me than the poem if I say I found it really funny? Maybe I've got a dark sense of humour. Enjoy the snow. I'm off for a hot chocolate and a blanket!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 19, 2013 at 3:03 AM
ha glad you did I wanted it to be funny in a dark way, I get fed up of new mum's wanting every possible thing for their child, it was a bit of a dig. Mums have to learn to say no sometimes xx
Eastman Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Positively facinated by this write... Have you been reading POE lately... LOL
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 11:15 AM
No must try him lol thanks xx
Williams Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 9:09 AM
Mandy this is scary, now I know why I have always hated the snow lol.....David
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 11:16 AM
I have more reasons than this David brrr we are snowed in xx
Bauer Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 8:17 AM
great story! i enjoyed it. i hardly remember what it's like to be snowed it - we've been having fairly mild winters in new york (not that i miss the snow!).
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 11:17 AM
No nobody can miss the snow ilene , it's freezing and I have a big drift over my car lol xx
Roberts Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 4:52 AM
hey that's fab Mandy your such a good writer of poetry.....Seren
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 18, 2013 at 11:17 AM
Ha you don't do bad yourself love xx
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