a poet’s notebook

05 march 02008 snapshot poem

the moon is a sliver of silver
be still, you tell me
i sit

snow comes
thick, soft, glittery
i cannot catch it

it catches me
it grows around me
a pale and quiet burial

this is the only moment
snow comes
i am a stillness in the snow

i am
this darkness in the white world
i am sitting still

sparrows in the snow
sun comes, snow goes
i sit

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9 responses to “05 march 02008 snapshot poem”

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    Anonymous

    What a beautiful day it was today. Everything covered by a thick white blanket of snow this morning. Your poem captures that special feeling and quietness.

  2. NathanKP Avatar

    Very nice poem. I enjoyed the first line. Great imagery.
    NathanKP – nathankp.blogspot.com

  3. paisley Avatar

    good god woman…. what are you waiting for?????
    this was lovely… i just needed to get that out!!!!!

  4. Tumblewords Avatar

    There’s something very restful in this piece. It’s not wise to fight the snow! I enjoyed this poem a great deal – it has much to offer a reader. Visual and vibrant in an easy manner.

  5. dale Avatar

    (o)

  6. Crafty Green Poet Avatar

    This really does capture the peaceful stillness of snow

  7. gautami tripathy Avatar

    It makes a great start and holds interest. Thanks!
    mom is the word

  8. Sweet Talking Guy Avatar

    Love the snapshot!

  9. my backyard Avatar

    You drew me right into this moment. Very nice!

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