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Snowflakes and skydivers
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Snowflakes and skydivers |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity 
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 Snow in Rome (my picture) * * * Transfixed I watch the snowflakes fall in quiet procession from sky to earth like candid petals of Christ roses scattered at random by rollicking angels. Millions of ice crystals have gathered to perform their show as skydivers. My eyes record the choreography hypnotizing rhythms flood my brain. I don’t blink lest I miss a single moment of this white choir that sings Your name. Peace notes permeate my whole being while I focus on this flow of purity. Upon my lips the snowflakes melt I taste life and marvel at its harmony. Reaching deep into the white blessing my soul unites with yours magically as we sail as one across the trail of eternity. * * * |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
Margherita, this poem is like watching a beautiful ballet. I miss the snow, so much, and this brought it right to me. I love the image of rollicking angels. Precious! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, yes indeed, I savored each and every line of this beauty, Margherita. The picture was fantastic, and so in tune with your lovely stanzas. Either one, the picture or the poem, can stand alone. At a cocktail party, one woman said to another, |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wow, look at that!! Beautiful my friend, in its entirety! I've not been in "much" snow, always lived in the southern part of the country, but what I have experienced, 'I miss the snow' too (Nicole)!! Yours words were perfect for the photo... j. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Love it when a she falcon spreads her wings, Rising above a happening-- Her snowflake words discribing the inordinary Captured in a gold gilded picture; And you just know she can hear The falconer..as its surreal voice, she repeats In dark tracks, on light blue paper. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
I don't know much about ballet, but I must agree with all the above. This is a beauty!! JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. Maranatha! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This poem has made me remember how exciting it was to wake up to snow when I was a child. Ida |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
This poem is so silent and so beautiful. Love it, Margherita. xoxoxo Alison |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
I am "transfixed" by your wonderful poem and enchanting photo, Margherita! Magical, Ms. E |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Nicole, I so love your comparison to a ballet! Snow is a fantastic dancer indeed! Thank you so much. While I am writing the air's fragrance carries snow, I can smell it ... I am touched, dear Jerry, by the beauty and kindness of your loving comment. Thank you so much. Also for loving the picture, taken from our balcony. (trembling from cold while standing out there! )Thank you, dear Jimmy, for enjoying the snow-scenery together with me. It is an experience, I think, that everyone should be gifted with at least once in a lifetime. And you just know she can hear The falconer.. How lovely is your comment, dear Ford, thank you so much. Enjoyed it much. Thank you, dear JL, for seeing the beauty in this snow-marked scenery. I am an incurable "snow-girl" forever ... within my heart! Yes, dear Ida, the memories of childhood keep us able to be enchanted again as grown ups, even if we don't make snow-angels anymore (though I would like to! Thank you so much for your loving reply. Dear Alison, the hush of snow is one of the most beautiful silence-moments to experience. You know that and I keep the memory of it! Thank you for loving my rendering of it. Dear Ebonygirl, isn't it just nice that you as a Californian girl can enjoy this winter event and feel its charm! Thank you so much. Love and joy. Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Lovely harmonies are attained in both the picture and poetry, Margherita! It always amazes me how something so silent can hold so much symphony and spirit. It brings forth a gratitude also for warmth and shelter, and I think that when I see it sleeve the trees like white ermine. Thank you for sharing the pure beauty of it's peace with me this morning.  Karen |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you, dear Karen, for your delightfully poetic comment. It's such a joy to read you on the blue pages. While I am writing it is snowing very heavily once again. I can't take my eyes off this spectacle. The child in me awakens and wants to go out and play wild ... who wants to engage in a snowball fight? Margherita |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Both poem and picture are exquisitely beautiful... together, they are breathtaking! *S* |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
we have had far too little snow this year...and yep this is a dream worth rereading |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
fine imagery ! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you, dear Ruth, for telling me you enjoyed this. Seems this happened long ago, as today I sat on the balcony in the sun and almost felt it was too hot! I am glad I fixed the magical moment of snow in picture and words, to remember! Dear Luminosity, thank you so much for your loving comment. Thank you, dear Bruce, I enjoyed your comment. Love, Margherita |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It's quite warm here today... so reading your poem and seeing the photo again was a welcome breath of chill! *S* |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful...whats better to watch...the rain in Spain or the snow in Rome...James |
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Ron63 Junior Member
since 2012-03-18
Posts 49Suffolk, Eng, UK |
Snow can be described in many ways and the way you have described in your poem is simply beautiful. It was an enjoyable read and now, I feel like setting up the Christmas tree. We have snow practically every year in England and this winter it was fairly heavy and the children loved it. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Beautiful! Nice journey and I enjoyed it! Eric |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you so much, dear Ruth, for coming back for a touch of wintery air. I just communicated this morning with my Tuya down in the street, whose top broke off because of the heavy snow, but it didn't detach and now it hangs there changing its original green color into yellow-brown, becoming thus more visible. It makes me sad to see this, but I trust the Tuya will grow a new top somehow ... Dear James, thank you, both spectacles can be very romantic, if watched with the heart, no doubt... (and better yet with "a twin-heart"! Hello, Ron, nice to meet you on this thread. Thank you for your loving comment. I bet it is always fun for the children, not only for the little ones, but also for the grown-up children (like me  .Welcome back, dear Eric, you have been away for far too long. Hope to read soon some of your excellent poetic offerings. Thank you for stopping by here and for commenting so kindly. Love and have a great day all. Margherita |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello margherita, there is a melody in your soul and words mean it beautifully, such lightness in images and a graceful penning, i like snow too, and it inspire a lot of thoughts, have a nice day yann |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Back to the top because this is one of my favorites...James |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you so much, dear Yann, for your most loving comment. And thank you again, dear James, for being here and for telling me you like this. I am glad I wrote a poem about this event, so the emotions can be relived even at distance. Love, Margherita |
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