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the snow came spiraling down
the snow fell to the ground
symmetrical symmetry
eclectic intrusive vacuum of cold
the snow warmed the soul
like a blanket covering
the frozen earth

spinning, spinning

out of the gray sky

the snow came spiraling down
the snow fell to the ground
illusive conducive conducting
shivering reluctant recipient
of flakes matching the leaves
what creatures rest beneath
the frozen earth

spinning, spinning

out of the gray sky

the snow was spiraling round
the snow was spinning down
flakes fluid flaccid liquid
pulse pluming plummet
dropping ever downward
blanketing the cold mother
like a comforter
only colorless
with all the contours

the only colors white and gray
the only cold was blue
the only wind was still
the only heat was fire
as the sun forgot to rise
this morning in flake filled sky
the snow spiraled dancing
like a ballerina of the night
a quiet storm so still the day

spinning, spinning

out of the gray sky

the snow did fly
would angels glow so?
would mother get our mittens?
would a snow sled slide?
only sleigh bells would tell
when the blizzard blows
inside the fires would burn
and the smoke would swirl
dancing with the flakes

spinning, spinning

out of the gray sky

the smoky fire
out of stove pipes twirl
the sparks and smoke
we heat our morning brew
on the hot top
while out the window
the snow spins ever down
the snow spirals to the ground

spinning, spinning

out of the gray sky

the symmetric snow flakes
cover the heads of birds
the dogs and horses coats
the branches of trees
the patches of grass
the barren earth

the snow sent from up above
came spiraling down

spinning, spinning

out of the gray sky

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