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Waking To Snowfall

I woke this morning to the sound of sleet tapping on my windows but after several minutes there had been a hush. I looked out and saw a soft blanket of snow. Not in itself cause for wonder, but in New Orleans it's very unusual. It was only a couple of inches, but it was the impetus for this write.
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They twirled in the swirling wind
     No costume worn, ever twinned
each a beauty that transcends ~
     each crystal from the sky descends

I danced among them like a child
     filled with wonder, I was beguiled
until I realized and sorrowfully felt
    my touch was spurring them to melt

From my window I watched, enthralled
     as feathery fliers they lay sprawled
safe from the heated warmth of me
     a flock of snowflakes, a Winter flurry

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2018

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Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/18/2018 2:04:00 AM - It's beautiful to look at ... but I could have been without the cold snow ... - A beautifully described winter landscape, Lin :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/21/2018 10:59:00 AM ty so much.

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 1/18/2018 1:21:00 AM Wonderful write, my friend, in appreciation of something we get FAR too much of here ... what's coal to some is diamond to others, it's all in the perspective. Lovely poem, so peaceful and joyous! Blessings! :-) <3 Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/21/2018 10:59:00 AM thanks and a ;-)

Frederic Parker Date: 1/17/2018 6:07:00 PM I haven't seen or felt snow in many years, thank you for allowing me to do so Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/21/2018 10:59:00 AM thank YOU, Frederic.

Jan Allison Date: 1/17/2018 5:27:00 PM oh Lin the snow really inspired such a wonderful poem this is truly beautiful and into my faves for when we next get snow and I am moaning at what an inconvenience it is!!!!:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/21/2018 10:58:00 AM thanks, Jan

Ilene Bauer Date: 1/17/2018 4:30:00 PM a lovely description of your rare snowfall, lin! we had a bit of snow here in new york, too, but it quickly disappeared, leaving just some icy slush... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 1/21/2018 10:58:00 AM thanks, Ilene.