Winter

As autumn bids the land farewell And winter's visit starts An air of pure enchantment Stirs something in our hearts The sleeping earth is covered in white As the snow falls gently down A sight to behold as the sun comes up The trees adorned in ermine gowns The roofs of houses wear snowy crowns On the hills children shriek with delight The odor of hickory hangs in the air Hinting of a fireplace warm and bright Yards are dotted with snowmen Each with a jolly bright face Jack Frost drapes the windowpanes With a shawl of silvery lace Footprints dot the landscape And in the wintry chill A majestic stag stands regally A king upon the hill Winter is a masterpiece Designed for all to see A living showcase arranged by God To be enjoyed by you and me