WHAT DOES THE SNOW KNOW?
What does the snow know?
To blanket the field with a whispery hush.
White’s the best backdrop for cardinal’s bright blush.
Secrets are spilled in the tracks by the brush.
What does the snow know?
Feeding a stream helps it ripple and rush.
Beauty will fade and transform into slush.
You’ve worn out your welcome when earth turns to mush.
© 2015 Buffy Silverman. All rights reserved.
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Beautiful poem, Buffy. The first stanza is full of imagery. I love the sense of winter quiet you created.
ReplyDeleteSuch a profound lesson in simplicity! This poem is simply beautiful, Buffy. I love all the -ush rhymes, especially that first "wintery hush."
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteLovely poem!
ReplyDeleteReally terrific work here, Buffy.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed; nice job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great challenge and what a beautiful response.
ReplyDeleteThanks, all, for the generous comments.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful imagery. You make it easy for an illustrator.
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