Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

Winter Snow

Winter arrived without warning
snow quickly sprinkles white 
 soft fluffy flakes ---floating---
plummeting to the ground below
crystal prisms dance 
intermittently  in the sunlight
 landscape now takes on 
a bleak ghostly shade of white
devoid of all colors 
 compared to falls dramatic colors
warm air changes to cold
temperatures continue to drop
liquid  forms to ice
snow piles mount 
creating dune like formations
white dust blows---swirling---
with winter snow

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Debbie Guzzi December 4, 2011 at 6:06 PM I really like this one Phyll a mature write from a perceptive writer! Light & Love

Judy Ball November 19, 2011 at 1:36 PM Brrrrrrr! Indeed that's what it's like here right now. So cold I feel sorry for the little sparrows outside. Great job here my friend. God Bless, JB

James Peranteau November 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM I like this poem very much Phyllis, It starts out, very much like what Noah and I like to see coming in the winter, and then there's that bit of ug to it after it falls ! *smiles* Great write dear poet! Have a wonderful week....much love, james

Caryl Muzzey November 12, 2011 at 2:18 PM Phyllis, you have painted a chilling picture with this wonderful verse. I do hope snow stays away from my area up to spring, I can't weather the icy stuff. I love it's beauty though. Stay warm! I enjoyed the read~ Caryl

Andrea Dietrich November 12, 2011 at 12:54 AM A beautiful picture of winter, Phyllis. I love seeing your new posts! I had intended to do so much tonight but first I had the grandkids here till 10 and then my son called and talked an hour on the phone. Oh my how time does fly. Now it's nearly 1! (your grill cheese sounded yummy)

Sarah Seraphin November 10, 2011 at 7:10 PM * “Tis But A Tad Different View of The Winters I Have Viewed Whileas Living Up By Lake Tahoe & In Yosemite * Sooo Much Amid Natures Picuresque Canvas' * My Dear Sweet Beautiful Phyllis * Truly Postcard Moments Are Abundant to Be Found Upon A Glorious Winters Landscapes Day * Maybe Not in The City or Other Places * Lovely All the Same * My Luv, Always * Sarah.” * Phyllis Babcock November 11, 2011 at 11:03 AM yes, lovely postcard moments but prefer warmth.

Carrie Richards November 10, 2011 at 5:48 PM This made me shiver a bit! Not quite ready to see the white world....I haven't finished saying goodbye to summer and autumn, ....but guess, I'll have to prepare myself!! Lovely poem, Phyllis! Phyllis Babcock November 11, 2011 at 11:02 AM snow is still here and yes it is most depressing for I like the other seasons more

Sara Kendrick November 10, 2011 at 3:28 PM I hope that you have not had the snow but I guess that you are prepared..It is pretty but not great for our area since we are not prepared to handle it..Sara Phyllis Babcock November 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM yes we got snow last week and it was very icy on the roads

Tony Lane November 10, 2011 at 12:26 PM Here it comes. Tony Phyllis Babcock November 10, 2011 at 4:45 PM yes it is here.

Carolyn Devonshire November 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM Winter storms came early in the U.S., Phyllis. Some states had a foot of snow before halloween. If you stare at that "bleak" white blanket when the sun is out, you'll find a prism of colors. Living in the South, I don't see much snow (if any) but I remember how the ice would form after an unseasonably warm winter day. Sometimes it was thick enough for a child to skate on the snow. Very much enjoyed your description of the first snowfall. Love, Carolyn Phyllis Babcock November 10, 2011 at 4:47 PM As I get older I hate the thought of winter. Means pulling out jacket boots, mitts and trying to stay warm. It is just below freezing at the moment so not bad as yet. Icy roads are the problem at the moment.