When our grandchildren moved to the Minnesota from Mozambique, Africa last month there was snow on the ground, thankfully. They were so excited to see snow. With our unusually warm January temperatures and no more snow fall since they arrived, I’m glad they had the chance to experience snow, even for a day. They made their first snow angels. I wrote the poem below, after our outing.
Snow angels
All bundled up
Almost unrecognizable
Skipping down the lane
Stopping to taste and see it is good
Noticing squirrels
And planes and dogs
Screaming with outdoor voices
Running, then stopping to fall in the snow
Beautiful snow angels
Disguised as grandchildren.
We are waiting for snow to make more snow angels, and a snowman! We have bought a scarf for the snowman. It is hanging on the coat tree…in anticipation. Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
I love this about children. Their exuberance in the simple act and art of making a snow angel. And for your grandchildren, the new joy of seeing and playing in the snow. What fun for you to witness, to see the Minnesota winter through their eyes.
Yes, we have seen a lot of new things through the children’s eyes. It can make everything new.
Snow is beautiful and wonderful to watch transforming our landscape into a winter wonderland. But we are on our way back from Florida and not looking forward to the snow expected in the next day. Prayers are welcome for safe travel. Connie
Can you bring some snow with you please? Will pray for your safe travel.
Loved it all, especially the detail and the poetry. I expect you will make one too, when the snow arrives ! We aren’t really missing it much here in San Diego. I walked and shelled 2 hours on the beach today because it drizzled and rained yesterday so I stayed in and played bridge with Eldy to practice for an evening of bridge with our neighbors from Glenwood Sorings, CO. Sorry that turned out to be SO long a sentence. I hope you figured it out .!
It’s great to hear from you Kay, knowing you made it to San Diego safely.
I picture you shelling…it will be fun to see the treasures you find to bring home.
Your little snow angels are precious! I can almost imagine how much you love having them all back in the U.S.! Your poem is wonderful and great that they inspired you! Keep writing these blogs – love them all!
Thank you Shirley.
Valerie-as I have been telling you, you are a wonderful poet! Keep on with your word magic!
Snow angels take us all back in time, don’t they? Loved seeing your grand kids having so much fun in the snow! They’ll get to learn all about winter now–here in the northern midwest!
I posted my poem because of your encouragement. Thank you.
Yes, the kids are learning about the cold…now I want them to learn about the snow! HA