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. :)

[Tom]

The snowman cuts a lonely figure when viewed from the comforts of our home, though he surely provided hours of pleasure for those that created him!

A captivating, festive poem!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Tom.. I actually started writing this about a homeless man, it was so cold and he looked frozen, but it turned into a snowman poem when I was finished - sometimes the muse has a mind of her own. Thanks for the great comment :) Julie

[Tom]

I often do that as well Julie, start off with an idea and end up with something completely different! Guess your right...it's that old mischievous muse again !!

[Pushkar Prabhat]

We dont have snowfalls here, and i have only seen it on screens..........i have always wanted to experience that.....play in the snow.....build snowman.......but i guess after that, like everybody, i would forget about the snowman.......but you dont forget any minute detail......again a very beautiful poem......joyous bus with sympathy for the the poor lonely snowman.......i wonder if sometimes its us who are the snowman in other people's winter.......well its just me who is a little sad this morning,....
Great poem again Julie.....! :-) :-)

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend. We don't have snow here in Southern California except in the mountains. Snowmen have always seemed a little lonely to me - left alone in the snow. I'm sorry you are sad. I hope your day is wonderful :) Julie

[Pushkar Prabhat]

Thank you Julie..... You too have a lovely night! :-)

[redflutterby]

Wonderful ode to the snowman...with just a touch of sadness for his plight. But even when he melts we know he will be back with the next snowfall. Lovely Julie.

[MsJewel]

Thank you my kind friend. Have a lovely evening :) Julie

[Pryde Foltz]

Yes, poor little snowman. Enchanting and beautiful as always.

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much Pryde. I hope you're enjoying a beautiful weekend. :) Julie

[Dr. Wood ?]

great.......GREAT......I loved the reference to snow sticking to woolen mittens....Reality and Imagination all wrapped up in one big bundle of joy

[MsJewel]

Thank you Doc! :) Julie

[Trace]

A hundred out of a hundred for this one.

T

[MsJewel]

You're the best. bwk :) Julie

[Twisted Words (Tom)]

Fabulous! A snowman poem done with insight and understanding.

[MsJewel]

Thank you! Hugs, Julie

[Trace]

For those in the snow belt I think it should be easier to write of the winter experience, making snowmen and thefeelings that the chill brings out, but you have written of it so wwonderfully I would think you lived in Utah, or had a good friend that lived there. ;-)
You have such a wonderful talent, you could make dust sound soft romantic and beautiful.

Greatly enjoyed this look at winter from my so Cal girl.

Huggs
Trace

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet Utah friend.. Hey, how did you know my next poem was about dust?
HUgs, Julie

[Trace]

E.S.P.....
And that connection of course. ..

:-D

[Leigh]

I hope we get enough snow to build one, you have created such a wintery feel with this, creating winter magic

[MsJewel]

Thank you Leigh! I hope you have snow as well. It is 75 degrees here in Southern Cal - no snow for sure - but still - it is the holiday season, so I can dream... :) Julie

[Leigh]

Its a balmy 8 degrees in the UK, which is so not right

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem for the snowman and Winter. Today first snow fell in my part of Michigan. Kids ran wild. The Winter days are good for the kids. The good description create good visions and thoughts. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your wonderful comment my sweet friend. I'm jealous - there isn't any snow here in southern California - only sand - Happy Holidays :) Julie