Winter Snow

Last night the ground was frozen
Tree branches shivering and cold
Dark clouds floating across the sky
A forecast of snow we're told.

It comes to us so quietly
Drifting ever so slowly down
Swirling and blowing in the wind
A blanket of white covers the town.

To awaken to this beauty
Is such a wonderful treat
I pull on a coat, hat and gloves
And warm boots upon my feet.

I shovel a path to the street
And survey this fairy tale land
All is white wherever I look
An awesome sight from where I stand.

I make a tiny snowball
I don't hear a single sound
I work quietly and quickly
As I roll it round and round.

A tiny redbird watches me
He's hoping for some feed
So I'll stop long enough to fill a tray
With a heap of sunflower seed.

Now back to my creation
I pat the snow in place
I gather stones for a smile
And place them upon his face.

A hat for his head and scarf for his neck
I'll finish him off with eyes and nose
Now into the house I hurry
To warm my frozen toes.

From my window I look at him
I'm pleased with what I see
My smiling happy snowman
Sitting next to an evergreen tree.

But wait...I think he's lonely
Now there's a bit more work for me
I bundle up and head back out
To make a  snowman family of three.

~ Charlotte Anselmo ~