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. :)

[Carl Drake Barnard]

Hehehe this is such a cute and lonesome poem,poor snowman all alone,I just hate staring from a far their purcular faces make me stare at them for ages! lovely :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[s y e]

Awe, the cute little snowman! I want one, ahaha. This is a beautiful write Julie - really well written.

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend! :) Julie

[Raymond Federle]

Truly the spirit of winter resides in your words. What a wonderful piece. Brilliant!

[MsJewel]

You are very kind Raymond. Thank you for your wonderful comment :) Julie

[Robbie~xoxo~]

This is warm and inviting... and still has a bit of lonely undertones...
I guess that's what Christmas does... it brings bittersweet thoughts and memories...

Lovely write, Julie.~xoxo~

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment my sweet friend. Hugs, Julie

[Robbie~xoxo~]

My pleasure, Julie...(((hugs))) :)