Early morning, it’s still dark
I venture out for my walk
Only the glow of a street lamp
And the lights on my vest
To illuminate my way
As I walk snow is falling
And all is quiet
Here and now
I see my footprints in the pristine snow
No one has been here before me
Just me and the thoughts in my head
That's all that exists
Here and now
I can hear the snow as it lightly pelts
The big furry hood of my coat
My favorite music plays on my phone
Melodiously surrounding me
Here and now
My shoes bearing down on this carpet of white
Slip slightly beneath my weight
And I must be more careful as I go forward
I stick out my tongue and taste the snow as it falls
Giant skeletons of trees stand guard as I pass by
A bright red cardinal has come to sit in a barren bush
The stark white background framing his beauty
Here and now
I reach my turning point and as I head for home
The footsteps I’ve left in the snow
Are rapidly fading as it continues to fall
And soon it will be as if I was never here
Later this morning the storm will hit with full force, or so they say
But all is peaceful and white
Here and now
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Author:
Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: January 6th, 2025 10:35
- Comment from author about the poem: Can't help it, I love walking in the snow!!
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What a magical walk in the snow, stay safe and make sure you have all you need in your home. A beautiful walk with you my dear friend. 🌹
Thank you so much my dear friend for taking this walk with me, your companionship is always treasured. Thank you for the fav.
And I am always with you dear Bella. ❤️
There is something very calming and soothing about being in the snow, and it does encourage reflection. This poem written in a way that i felt i was on the walk to, really enjoyed it.
The companionship is greatly appreciated, so glad that you enjoyed. As I walked and a line came into my head, I stopped and sent myself an email. By the time I got home I had at least10 to put into some form. You're so right about the reflection time, it's the best part of the day for me no matter what the weather. Take good care!
You are very welcome
We live in the here and now and all else fades as footsteps in a snow storm. Enjoying the hear and now as in tasting the snow and hearing it fall are what joys that this earth provides. Keeping our mind focused on the now prevents our slipping. The line "And soon it will be as if I was never here" is great and reinforces that we are nothing but shadows soon forgotten after we are gone. Lovely Bella
Dear friend, you read my mind, your comment reflects exactly what I was thinking and feeling. I chose a shadow for my profile picture for that very reason. It is always a treat to share these thoughts with such a kindred spirit. Thank you for your support, and for your kind fav.
Good write B.
Thank you Orchi, hope it's not too cold in your neck of the woods.
I was probably in bed while you were out in the snow! lol.
Walking in fresh snow is beautiful Bella, as are your words.
Andy
Thank you so much my friend, there's an otherworldly feel to it that is exhilirating.
A fine write, Bella. Your really painted the picture. Thanks for sharing.
You are so kind dear Tom, thank you. It was the first snow of the season and it was heavenly.
I can remember as far back as the days when I too could walk in the snow that fell long and deep, exactly the way you have so eloquently portraited here .. indeed, I can also recall little things of beauty that would catch my eye on the way the things that stand out and the retina retains .. such a treat to follow in those footprints of yours on a cold day but from the relative warmth of my study .. Neville
So good to hear from you dear friend, hope all is good healthwise with you and your wife. Thank you for sharing my walk from the warmth of your study. That storm did hit, and since then it's been frigid temps and staying indoors. Take care!
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