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First Snow
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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First Snow

I hadn’t spent time dreading it,

Nor did I feel excitement for its arrival.

But, in the darkness of night it came,

And in the morning light I saw the blanket of white,

Pulled up and tucking in my mountain home.

 

So, in spite of myself I was awed,

By the beauty and sense of magic dressed in white,

And my belief in what is pure and good was renewed,

In this crazy mixed up world.

　

　
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Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on January 20, 2011
Great visionary poem. It took me there Karen. There is nothing like waking up to see the fresh pure whitness covering the land!...M..M
Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on January 19, 2011
Isn't it amazing the feelings that the first snow conjures up?
Cryssa
Reviewed by Erin Kelly-Moen
Reviewed on November 17, 2010
Melancholy, sweet, affirming and alive, Karen. 'Crazy mixed up world, indeed. Snow is an element of Earth. Thank god. Loved the photo! Wish I was kicking up My heels.

Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen
Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper
Reviewed on November 17, 2010
mountain home sounds real cozy and peacefull Karen, far from the maddening crowd, I see myself there with you, snowed in with the fireplace burning warm and hot, hugs
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 16, 2010
I agree that freshly fallen snow is very symbolic; it never ceases to awaken deep feelings within me as it has done since childhood. Thank you, Karen. Love and blessings,

Regis
Reviewed by Connie Faust
Reviewed on November 16, 2010
You've caught the magic of the first snow! What a lovely and serene poem this is. The picture is wonderful, too. I read the poem the second time as though the horse was the one thinking these lovely thoughts on finding the snow in his pasture.
Connie
Reviewed by Terry Rizzuti
Reviewed on November 16, 2010
It does kind of sneak up on you, doesn't it? And then overstays its welcome sometimes.
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 16, 2010
I always look forward to First Snow, as do my many playful mutts.
Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on November 15, 2010
lovely
Reviewed by Richard King
Reviewed on November 15, 2010
That very first snow of the season is so beautiful, but it gets old fast. That's why I'm a 20 year resident of Florida. This piece brings back nice visions though. Thanks Dick
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on November 15, 2010
...yes, woke up Saturday to a blanket of white..got 9 inches and left me in awe of the beauty..trees dressed in white...stunning poem~
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on November 15, 2010
The heavenly blanket of Winter is one of awe.
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