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Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

0 posted 2005-02-28 10:19 AM

We don’t get snow here in Florida.
Well, once in ‘89
but that was a fluke.

I hear the snow up there
is piling up
crystallizing the day.

I envy the white
the cold
the cleansing of impurity
the chance for a clean start.

I envy it because it’s there
to behold without doubt.
Everyone sees and feels it.

Down here everyone knows
how hard it can be
to cleanse without freeze

But we muddle through.

So when you look at me
and see the smug smile
know…

That it snowed
with an intensity
and I am free.

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

LeeJ
Member Patricius

since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

1 posted 2005-02-28 10:29 AM

a rather embracing poem...except this, when you long for such a snow...remember, it all has to be shoveled, which when your older, is a back breaking job....not to mention, the tension in driving home, with all the crazies who have 4-wheel drive and think, they can go 55 MPH never slidding, infalible to any accident.

Oh, I'm not worried about a near death experience, but the inconvenience of an accident...ugh....

anyways, if I didn't have to shovel, I would find the intricate beauty you have so painted here, and I do, honestly....as snow is certainly a wondrous part of nature.

Hugs to you, and forgive me being a snow scrudge....

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

2 posted 2005-02-28 10:57 AM

Susan,
Aovely thought and write. Enjoyed

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

3 posted 2005-02-28 11:11 AM

there is a rebirthing after snow,

lol....trust me though, a little goes a long way and about now we are hoping for spring but still seeing white....I really enjoyed this Susan....a strong emotion between the lines....

~~*~~
I'm Standing on a bridge
I'm waitin in the dark
I thought that you'd be here by now
Theres nothing but the rain
~~**~~

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

4 posted 2005-02-28 12:26 PM

~smiling~ at you Susan...finally the flakes have started, schools have closed and we await the mounting inches before shoveling or plowing~~ it is beautiful while clean and fresh

hugs
M

miscellanea
Member Elite

since 2004-06-24

Posts 4060
OH

5 posted 2005-02-28 12:38 PM

I remember when my cousins from Florida visited us in Ohio and made a snowman.  They were so excited they bought a large cooler and took it home.  I believe he was in the freezer for about eight years!
  Thanks for the snowy trip.  Perhaps I'll appreciate the day a little more when we become bombarded with white!
         miscellanea

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

6 posted 2005-02-28 02:18 PM

hey, check your email, will send you a pic of it snowing here now! Nicely penned Susan..

Ericc
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since 2003-01-31

Posts 4178

7 posted 2005-02-28 03:29 PM

Wow...awesome write!

Eric

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

8 posted 2005-02-28 03:46 PM

It's snowin' here again Susan!
Come on up to Ontario and you can feel as free as a bird !!

Great write. hugs, Chris

inkedgoddess
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-11-19

Posts 7392
Ohio

9 posted 2005-02-28 08:28 PM

you deserve a snowball or two for this

and i wish i were a florida orange right now

Opoetry4me
Member

since 2002-10-11

Posts 126
Dixon, Ky USA

10 posted 2005-02-28 08:36 PM

Watch out for snowballs! It's pretty to look at but it sure can be hard on the forehead.LOL The temp isn't that much fun either.

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

11 posted 2005-02-28 08:46 PM

Susan,

this reminded me of when it snows here and it is night and no one is awake and you stand out in the open freezing air, gaping at the sky, the snow clinging to the trees and it is sooooo quiet . . . all you can do is open your mouth . . . wide

and catch snowflakes.

Beautiful.

Ringo

Member Elite

since 2003-02-20

Posts 3684
Saluting with misty eyes

12 posted 2005-02-28 08:58 PM

This is a really good write...
As for the snow??? YOU CAN HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! lol

It has been snowing for just over 6 hours here, and the county has already declared a state of emergency: No one is alowed on the roads except for emergency crews, and those returning from work. The plows are out in full force (the ONE that my town owns), and are attempting to get the streets cleared. The weather service is squawking about near 12 inches over the next 24 hours, with it snowing as much as 1-2 inches an hour at some points during the night.

Now, if I only felt the same way about snow as I do about your writing!!!!
lol

Great Job.

In the wooden chair
Beside my window
I wear a face born in the falling rain

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

13 posted 2005-02-28 10:18 PM

Enjoyed your drift here Susan.
Saving you some flakes, and some wings (wink)...we can make snow angels together sometime.
TD

icebox
Member Elite

since 2003-05-03

Posts 4383
in the shadows

14 posted 2005-03-01 06:48 AM

...um...uh...well see...I have been called a flake more than once...so...

What?...huh?...oh...that is completely different...*grin*

Great poem and I am looking out at 6 inches of fresh white stuff with more still coming down.

Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-12-27

Posts 8348
Florida

15 posted 2005-03-01 08:41 AM

Thank you all!!! (someone ask me why all the snow up there is Duncans fault!!)

and Icy? I sent that email before I read this but indulge me anyway please?

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

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