Redefining Nature

Redefining Nature

 

 

One by one

they fall

with diaphanous clarity,

leaving no footprints

as they go

 

redefining nature

as we know.

 

Reviews

[Stella Armour]

well yes, snow can be beautiful but after having a week of being housebound because of it has lost its wonderment here in England , it has redefined everyone's landscape :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I guess after a while, one would get cabin fever...but its oh so beautiful to watch it fall! Thank you, Stella!

[Roland Petrov]

I wrote a haiku poem called "Rain in Slow Motion", and I photographed rain falling on my window screen at sunset to illustrate the poem. You've done something similar here. I love the poem and the photo. Here in the desert, one good rain can turn our sand green, redefining nature. I love the one rhyme you always seem to give us; it's so satisfying!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I found this photo on Google and loved how it depicted the cat being captivated by the falling snow. ( At least I thought it was snow...guess it could be rain though. ) My cats love watching the raindrops on the window, too. Perhaps I'll get a shot of them one of these days and post it in my photos. Please feel free to go and look at what I already have there, ok? Thanks so much, Roland! Oh, I commented on the poem you mentioned, "Rain in Slow Motion" two years ago. ; )

[barleygirl]

To me this is a statement about how we're losing so many precious species due to our bad stewardship of the planet, so to me this is a sad & poignant observation. One of the most poetic things ever said about this topic. Incredible use of words & sounds & imagery! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your intuitive nature amazes and delights me, Margie. How wonderful to learn this could be interpreted in such a way. My intent was more of a simplistic nature...just a cat observing the wonder of snow falling, and how it changes the landscape of life. Thank you for your astute observation and overwhelming kindness!

[barleygirl]

That happens to me all the time -- other writers see something in my writing that I didn't even see at all! *smile*

[Helen Bawden]

Beautiful! Few words yet saying it all. Just beautiful.

[Kelly Scheppers]

You are most kind, Helen. Thank you!

[Alfred Kukitz]

A spooky insight the best tracker my not understand.

Regards,
Al

[Dara]

I can feel the nostalgia behind this lovely poem. I grew up in Minnesota and snow was plentiful. Every now and then I wish I could wake up to a blanket of it but the memories remain. Love this piece!

[Kelly Scheppers]

So happy to hear this conjured up some wonderful memories for you, Dara. I think when it comes to snow, most of us are like kids again! I know I am, and I'm a long way from home. But the memories keep us warm as the years progress. Lucky you, from Minnesota...I just bet snow was plentiful there! Thank you so much!

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful use of words dear Kelly. You gave life to the photo. Snow. Can be wonderful if off work and a bear, on the work days. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, John! Happy new year!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Kelly and have great fun and great success in 2018.

[Prometheus]

I love the brevity! This poem can speaks to all people, regardless of perspective! Strong piece! Has it been published?

[Kelly Scheppers]

I just wrote this before Christmas, in effort to express my love for winter. I am thrilled you enjoyed it. I hope to self publish a book some day. Thank you for the warm compliment!

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly ... you leave notes in the Winter of my heart that plays like a Globe with falling snow. Remember Frank Sinatra singing "Softly as I leave you". Snow birds leave the sweetest prints... truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always been a fan of Frank Sinatra music and movies. I love his version of "The Christmas Waltz". I miss the snowfall, but I have my memories. Stay warm, dear friend and happy New year!

[Patricia Wedel]

Happy New Year... to you and yours...
Our weather in Virginia is unusual. Virginia Beach had about three feet of snow a few days ago. My daughter and family moved there this past summer. We in Fredericksburg, Virginia only had a Dusting of snow... who knows about climate change. ❤️Pat I also love the song "Christmas Waltz" Peace and Smiles

[C. M. Miller]

Brevity in a poem is a delicate, purposeful razor that few poets can balance and not shed blood. No stitches needed here.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I thank you. It means a lot to me you know!