The Snowman

 

 

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When the snowfall, soft and gentle

floats from heaven feather light

over valleys over hilltops

graceful in its tender flight,

landing softly, tiny snowflakes

form blankets of purest white

 

 

Woolen mittens catching snowflakes

and a bit of winter storm,

blending with imagination

the snowman slowly takes form,

as we watch from foggy windows

in our homes toasty and warm

 

 

Winter air is cold and chilly

with a bite, December frost

sends a shiver to the snowman

eyes of coal and smile embossed

in the snowfall, though it’s loving

still he seems alone and lost

 

 

In his world filled with icicles

heartwarming his vision stands

Yet look closely at the snowman

with no one to hold a hand

made of branches, a tree bare as

 his icy white wonderland

 

 

Can he hear the choirs singing

of a joyous holiday

or the sleigh bells gently ringing

as the children run and play?

Does he know that it is Christmas

and the New Year’s on its way?

 

 

Perhaps he fears for the springtime

when the sun brilliant and bright

warms the shadows on his blanket

covered in cool winter white

and his only gift this Christmas

is the snowfall, feather light

 

 

Red and green bows dress our doorsteps

as our holiday dreams of

mama’s fruitcake, friends and family

fill our hearts with warmth and love,

while the snowman in his white world

catches snowflakes from above

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Reviews

[Gleb Zavlanov]

So wintry, yet so warm. Once again, your talent for poetry shines through every word. I loved how this poem encapsulates the creation of something inanimate, yet makes it seem as if it has life. Wonderful job!

One little suggestion:

I think the last line of stanza 5 should be: and that New Year's on its way.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment and suggestion. I agree. It reads better your way. Thank you! :) Julie

[Gleb Zavlanov]

It was my pleasure. :)

[John]

The poem captures a mood of Christmas wonder as the snowman takes shape through the eyes of a child. The font is very attractive and really contributes to the overall effect as does the quirky image you have uploaded. My suggestion would be to use punctuation through and not just the odd comma here and there. The transition from one idea to another or from one stanza to the next is at times a little unclear and I think that could be sorted out with commas and full stops.

[TL Boehm]

loved this winsome write from you - never enough snow for a snowman here but this poem is wonderful

[Al R. Arce]

You've been busy! As usual, I love your stuff!

[MsJewel]

Thank you! :) Julie

[Darkstole]

A beauty in it's frame.

Wonderful piece of art. I loved the scene, flow and the words of the poetry.

Great write, thanks for sharing.

Regards
Darkstole

[MsJewel]

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. I appreciate it very much. :) Julie

[Darkstole]

You are welcome dear Julie.

Regards
Darkstole

[prodicallife]

Isn't it incredible..!!

That is the first thing I asked myself as I wrapped the read with the perfect mixture of words, flow and arrangements.

Dear Jewel,

How beautifully engraved this poetic piece of yours. I was so feeling chilled out facing the snow man standing under the feather light snow flakes. How slowly and gradually it get's life similar was the procedure for my thoughts to get off the scene you created.

How chilled out the snow man would have been he was more chilled with the fact that someday he would not be a part of this world to jolly his flakes of snow and watch the drifting day to the dusk. He was loosing out each moment from his hands in the form of icicles.

He was so in need to hold the moment so that he could stay and watch people enjoying each moment.

I am touched with that view.

Thanks for inking such beautiful thoughts of yours.

Stay blessed
Prodical

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful comment. Happy Holidays! :) Julie

[prodicallife]

Same to you Julie.

Enjoy your holidays and have a happy, joyful and enthusiastic Christmas and New year

Stay blessed
Prodical

[redzone]

Hi Julie, I made some hot chocolate with marshmellow on top and took it out to a snowman we had made... the next morning all that was left was a chocolate pool of snow and coal and limbs spread around where he once stood... ;o( I miss the white fellow, sniff... er... maybe I should have invited him inside instead... funny where reading poetry takes my mind. oh well, inspite of my sad memory, your poem made me smile... ~~redzone

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled I made you smile. Keep smiling my sweet friend. Happy Holidays! :) Julie

[I Am Svetlana]

I loved how you wrote the last couple stanzas pertaining to how you begin to think about the snowman. About if he would know if it's New Years or Christmas. I feel that's my favorite part! I haven't made a snowman in what feels like forever, so I'm sure I"ll be able to build one with my sister in a couple days if we get the right type of snow. I really adore this, it was cute poem :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your wonderful comment. I'm thrilled you enjoyed this one. Happy Holidays! :) Julie

[icelandicblue]

This is perfectly peaceful just like that soft falling snow that enthralls us. It's really beautiful and deserves to be in the top five. I found it to be captivating.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Happy Holidays :) Julie