Winter of Days

Look up at the Eastern sky where the winds blow
Feel the icy fingers that will soon bring whitest snow
Cattle hide in dense groves of trees, lowing pitifully
wanting to go to the barns and find warmth immediately

Soon icicles will hang from roofs like lollipops  for kids
Every icy bucket will freeze solid if they have no lids
All the earth holds its breath waiting for the sound
of hoofbeats pulling sleds along the frozen ground
 
When the wind shifts you can smell the coming of snow
Everything will shine with its perfection all aglow
Caps and mittens, scarves and gloves will be brought out
and you will hear the sound of children's voices as they shout

Make a fire nice and warm, till the heat is there for our toes
Get the tissues ready for those both big and small for their nose
What peace is on the earth when everything it snowy white
Suddenly things have a way of seeming to be all right
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Doll Avatar
January 11, 2019 at 9:45 AM
You know your subject and are able to express it so beautifully in your poem, Sherry. If you keep this up, I might start to enjoy winter. Well Done. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Wolf Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 2:56 PM
What a fresh-as-mint image of snow 'the way it should be.' This poem has helped me to view snow in a better---instead of a bitter---light. Thank you, Sherry. Nicely done! ~ Gershon
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 1:13 PM
You have painted a scene right out of Currier and Ives. I loved this! Especially the vision of the sleigh. Beautiful! Sherry. https://www.green-wood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/02-currier_sleigh.jpg xxoo : )
Asbury Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 1:51 PM
Thank you for the link to this great site...lots of good things to work with. Thanks always for the great words too!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 4, 2019 at 9:58 PM
A wonderful poem that helps the reader remember how snow makes the whole world twinkle and sparkle with a new freshness.
Asbury Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 6:41 AM
Thanks for such nice words...glad to see you!!
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