We haven't had it yet but it will come

I do love the snow when it is white and sparkling, I love the crunch under my feet, the cleanliness of it all.

A Snowy Day

Falling, silent and slowly

In soft large flakes like feathers.

Covering all around us,

Painting the world white and cold.

Pure, clean, blanket which lies down,

On trees, ground, buildings and cars.

Sparkling, like diamonds

Glittering in the suns rays.

Glowing underneath moonbeams

Creating a strange bright light.

Muffling every sound,

Chilling each breath that we take.

Children with delighted shrieks

Throwing snowballs in a fight

Building snowmen in gardens

Riding sledges down the hills

Enjoying the fun of snow

So white and crisp, while it lasts

Rain comes down, and the snow melts

Turns to slush, grey and dirty

Squelching underneath our feet.

Flowing down drains and gutters.

Soaking gardens and pavements.

Gone now till the next winter

Brings cold winds in icy blasts.

Freda  January 2012