Snowflakes
Snowflakes glisten
descending, suspended
in mid-air as if time is standing still-
catching on leaf and blade;
green gone to white.
© Donna Donabella 2014
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I wrote this poem during a very cold, white winter in 2012. And the first week in January of this year, 2015, we had quite a snowstorm that is pictured here. I love how the snow falls about the garden especially around the gazebo.
I am joining in with Poets United for their weekly poetry link up for poets who blog. Visit them to read some more wonderful verse.
I am also linking in with the I Heart Macro meme hosted by Laura@Shine The Divine that happens every Saturday, and with Judith@Lavender Cottage who is hosting Mosaic Monday.
If you enjoy reading this blog, I welcome you to share it with others. I enjoy spreading the blog love, and I appreciate all who come and read my blogs.
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Special Note: The snow pictures here are from a recent lake effect snow storm where we had 11 inches in 5 hours.
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I leave you with a little reminder of the beauty of snow. I welcome you to download the photo and share it.
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loved the composition of the photo.
the poem has a very oriental, minimalist feel. so soothing
Thank you totomai…I really loved capturing that image. And I love to write with few words.
ah i could do with a bit more white….
we only had like a half inch this week…
i want enough to play in….smiles.
I am happy to share Brian!
You have given the reader a vivid picture of the change from snowless to snowy. Green gone to white is beautiful, isn’t it? I love to look at the trees after a light and fluffy snow & often wish I could be a painter & preserve the scene forever.
Then I have accomplished my mission Mary with this poem…I wanted to express the lovely sight of that first snow and how it quickly and completely changes the landscape.
The suspension is what I like best about snow when it’s slow and enough to change the color of things.
I agree Susan…when the snow floats slowly it just makes the whole landscape magical.
How everything turns to white with snow ~ Like that mid-air suspension ~
Thanks so much Grace…truly a beautiful scene when the snow hangs on the air.
Donna, I love your pretty poem and the mosiac. Beautiful snowy images.. Have a happy day and week ahead!
Thanks Eileen…so happy you enjoyed the post….have a great week.
a lovely “snow flake” diamente; have a good Sunday
much love…
gillena I wish I could have created the poem in the shape of a snowflake, but the diamente was close enough.
Hi Donna, your gazebo is adorable. Love the poem & photos. We haven’t had much snow in my area of NY. It’s been mostly cold & gray. Days are getting longer and lighter which makes me think Spring will arrive sooner this year. 🙂
Oh I wish spring was sooner, but it has been so cold here….more cold and snow on the way after a respite of 40 today…
The gentle fall of snowflakes have that feeling of time moving at slower pace.. that suspension… love it.
Thanks Bjorn….I think that is what I love about winter…the slower pace.
Monochromatic magic.
Glad you enjoyed it Soosie!
Beautiful photos, Donna. Loved the poem……..we are having such a mild winter here it is really unbelievable.
Happy to hear your winter is delightful Sherry….and so pleased you enjoyed the post!
Just Lovely! perfectly expressed piece Donna and great last line too – thanks for this… With Best Wishes Scott http://www.scotthastie.com
Well thank you Scott…you are most welcome.
Beautiful images through both words and picture. Your photo reminded me of Saul Leiter.
Oh Gabriella what an incredible compliment…love Saul!
I hate the cold – but how blessed I am that in pictures and words you show me the beauty of snow (without my having to experience it first-hand).
Happy to oblige Rosemary….
Perfect!
Thanks ZQ!
You create an attraction to winter, here, especially for those of us living in the US desert southwest, where today’s high is 77f!
Well that is quite a compliment Kim…how nice to have that warm weather right now…been a bit toooo cold lately.
The second line is out of this world. I think those words are going to be with me for a while.
So glad you really enjoyed it Jessica!
I really like this… has a very present feel to it (as if it is my every day… and it sort of is). Lovely stream of consciousness….
To live like a snowflake slowly descending and taking life at such a lovely pace would be pure bliss and quite a goal to work toward. Glad you enjoyed the poem Nan!
I love snow–and I enjoyed your seasonal, snow-filled piece.
So glad you enjoyed the snow!
unfortunately all our snow is gone already… i love the serenity of snowflakes and how they just change the look and mood of the familiar things around us
You capture the weather so well here. Great poem.
I think it stems from being in winter and snow for so many months…I watch it closely and it has such a powerful effect on me and my senses. Glad you enjoyed the poem.
Magical!
It does feel magical when the snow is falling here Kerry!
You’ve featured a favourite subject of mine this week Donna – snowflakes – kisses from heaven. Green gone to white can happen in the blink of an eye, can’t it?
Thank you for linking to Mosaic Monday.
Oh indeed they are kisses from heaven and you should write a poem with that title Judith! I think I love how it does swallow everything in the blink of an eye and then gone again to green when it melts much slower…
The poem goes perfectly with the beautiful pictures. I can’t imagine that much snow. So nice to look at.
So happy you enjoyed our snow….the nice thing about snow Myrna is that it melts so it is not permanent. And it is pretty each time it falls from the sky onto the landscape.
Snow falling is so beautiful. Great photos.
So glad you enjoyed the snowy images Lorrie!
Having had a little time to ‘pause’ and catch up with your recent posts, I have enjoyed chilling out with you for a while! But as you know we have a lot going on here so must now dash 🙂
Be back soon!
Wren x
Wren I am thrilled you could visit and you enjoyed yourself….have a ball with our your wonderful activities!
I love snow flake photos! These are all so beautiful!
Thanks so much Tess!
Beautiful words and images. I don’t see snow much any more unless I happen to be visiting family in Missouri or Oklahoma in winter.
Well then I am glad I could bring you some lovely snowy images Susie!
Beautiful Donna. I love snow and am sad that we have not had more of it here this year… but there is still plenty of time, and I’m enjoying the small amounts that have accrued.
We are about 2 feet behind here with snow but we have about a foot of snow cover still….there is plenty of time for you Laura and I hope you do get a bit more.
love, love, love, love, love, love, love……..
so much love:)
-Jennifer
I am feelin’ the love my friend 🙂
I really like the poem and the photo you made!
Thanks Michelle….nature is such a wonder for artists and writers….I love its inspiration!
Awesome winter it is!
I love celebrating nature and winter is a great time to celebrate its beauty!