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THIRTEEN WAYS OF LOOKING AT SNOW

7/6/2015

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THIRTEEN WAYS OF LOOKING AT SNOW

by John Yeo


1 ~ I see flurries of silent snowflakes

falling, drifting, settling,

A winter wonderland is created.


2 ~ The snow hangs thickly

on the branches of bushes and trees.

Bending, almost breaking

beneath the weight.


3 ~ Garden birds search hungrily

for hidden food under the icy blanket.

Snow covers and hides all.


4 ~ Water is frozen, solid and hidden,

beneath the thick snowy blanket.

Thirsty birds and animals

lick snowflakes for moisture.


5 ~ A snowflake is a thing of beauty

ice crystals that shine

with geometric splendour.


6 ~ Children wrap warmly in scarves and gloves

to welcome the snow with joy.

Skating and sledging, to and fro

With whoops of sheer delight


7 ~ A snowman is built by children of all ages,

Mum and Dad and old Uncle Tom.

A carrot for a nose and an old battered hat

with a scarf around the neck.


8 ~ In the snowy wastes, travel

over the glassy smooth surface is fast,

furious and exhilarating.



9 ~ Visibility in a snowstorm is impaired,

the snow falling thickly, too dense to penetrate.

Snow blindness can result from the glare.


10 ~ Housebound by thick snowy drifts

the old folk are trapped indoors,

many look out desperately for help.

Sleigh bells ring jubilantly as horses arrive

with a sledge,

laden with food and warm clothing.


11 ~ Falling flakes add wonder to

the miracle of dazzling white snow.

A thick white carpet brings clean,

fresh magic everywhere.


12 ~ Life is harsh as plants push through

the snowy white blanket.

When the snow stops falling

sunlight begins the thaw.


13 ~ The world becomes a sea of slush

as the snow melts swiftly away.

Leaving behind a muddy, watery, dirty

sea of sludge.



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