James Alexander

Snow

Snow

Snow has fallen throughout the night

covering every branch and tree in sight.

A blanket of snow covers the ground,

not a footprint or animal track around.

 

Deep, silent and glistening white

a gift from Heaven to excite;

bending small trees into bows

with a fresh set of winter’s clothes.

 

Just right for children to play

making angels where they lay,

men and women out of snow

and icy balls in which to throw

 

or to have joyful fun instead

by racing downhill on a sled

and then its back to their homes

for hot cocoa and buttered scones.

 

Snow can be a wonderful delight

as long as we don’t lose the sight

of the playful children in us all

as we age from Spring to Fall.