The "Snowman" poem

The first poem I memorized and recited.

When I was but a child, maybe five or so

At Christmas time, mom taught me a poem

The first one I learned to recite by myself

And on Christmas Eve I stood all alone

 

My knees were shaking as I tried to talk

But I wanted so much to tell

The poem that I had practiced for hours

And I had it memorized so well,

 

So I mustered up the courage

I stood up tall and straight

I saw my snowman outside the window

And the words would no longer wait:

 

 

“Once there was a snowman

Stood outside the door

Thought he would like to come inside

And play about the floor

 

Thought he would like to warm himself

By the fire bright

Thought that he could snuggle up

In the big feather bed at night

 

So he called the North Wind

Help me now I pray

I’m completely frozen

Standing here all day

 

So the North wind came along

And blew him inside the door

And now there is nothing left of him

But a puddle on the floor”

 

 

Everybody laughed and clapped their hands

Mommy smiled and kissed my head

Then we all got to open just one present

Before we each got tucked in to bed

 

As usual, I was the first up on Christmas morning

And it was always way before dawn

That North Wind must have blown all night

Because when I looked outside,  my snowman was gone.

Author's Note

This is the very first poem I learned and recited.

Reviews

[Rita L. Sev]

We never forget our first, do we? :) A charming story, this brought a smile Trace!

[Trace]

I am embarrassed that I am finding these comments from a long time ago.
Please forgive me the delay in thanking you for your wonderful compliments.

Trace

[s y e]

Oh Trace, what an amazing poem, I am sure this was beautifully read by you as it is so well written - as all your poems are!

Truly loved it.

[Trace]

I am at work right Now up in the mountains of Utah
And it is snowing so heavy they have the snow plows out and they cant keep up with the greatest snow on earth.
It makes the best snowmen.

Thank you so much for your wonderful compliments and comments on my poem.

Hope you are having a wonderful HOLIDAY.

Trace

[MsJewel]

What a precious memory...I'm sure you were adorable. Thank you for sharing this wonderful memory and adorable poem.

Hugs, Julie

100/100 tiny snowflakes

[Trace]

It has been pretty dry this autumn and winter
But a giant snow storm is rolling in tonight.read moreIt has been pretty dry this autumn and winter
But a giant snow storm is rolling in tonight.
We will have a white Christmas.
Me and Josh are going to make a giant snowman.

Thanks again my sweetest friend.
Snowman HUGGS.

Trace

[Trace]

We will have a white Christmas.

Giant snowman HUGGS.
Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

I think you have posted this before....not only do I think the poem you memorized is adorable, but the poem you wrote to cradle it in your memory is wonderful. Great rhyming and rhythm. Merry Christmas to you and the family,Trace. Lydi**

[Trace]

Thank you so very much my dear friend. It is so good to see you.
Hope you have a joyous Hanukkah and holiday season.

Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Trace. Lydi**

[Roland Petrov]

A poem within a poem; this is fairly unique, I'd say. Clever too, and very cute. It works.

[Trace]

My mother told me that my grandmother had written the snowman poem when she was young and sent it to the local newspaper and it was published but she never got credit for it.
I have no way of verifying that claim but we do have a poetry book with that poem in it.

Thank you for your wonderful comments.

Trace

[NoelHC]

I am not sure what the first poem I would have learned and recited, most likely a nursery rhyme, this was a lovely memory of days gone by, well done.

[Trace]

I am so glad you enjoyed this little scribble.

May your snowman never melt.

read moreI am so glad you enjoyed this little scribble.

May your snowman never melt.

Trace

[Trace]

Read more was just this

Trace

[Tiana]

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful childhood memory, Trace ... You've painted the whole scenario so beautifully. Heartwarming poetry ...

[Trace]

I think you have to go to the top of the mountain on the big island if you want to make a snowmanread moreI think you have to go to the top of the mountain on the big island if you want to make a snowman
Dont you.

When I visit Hawaii I want to bring my skis so I can ski down the mountain then go scuba diving when I get to the bottom.

Have you been to the top of the mountain to see the snow?

Thank you for your excellent comments and compliments on this little poem.

Trace

[Trace]

Oops. Comment got cut.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and compliments on this little poem.
Stay warm. Trace

[Tiana]

Yes there is on the Big Island but I'm on Oahu and I've never been to the Big Island during the Winter season. One of these days I will :)

[Lyn Anderson]

I remember this. It is very special. Thank you for sharing it again.

[Trace]

Thank you again.
I was hoping my son would want to read it and recite it at Christmas
But he doesn't have the interest in poetry.......... yet.

Hope you get to make a snowman.
Trace

[Stella Armour]

Absolutely charming.. it brought back memories for me

[Trace]

Thank you for your wonderful compliments and comments.

Merry Christmas.

Trace

[Stella Armour]

A Merry Christmas to you Trace.. ♫

[Sami Khalil]

It brings back all the fun and good memory to you,sir...Bravo.............

[Trace]

Thank you my friend for your wonderful comments on this poem.

Happy holidays.

Trace

[Sami Khalil]

Happy Holidays. You are welcome...:).....