When my husband left the military we moved back to the states, Florida to be exact. Me being a person who loves autumn and winter, I knew Florida would be a challenge. No turning of leaves to orange and red, no bare trees in the winter and snow covering everything. Just the thought that I was going to miss watching the snow fall was making me sad. So, this poem was inspired by these feelings. Remember, at this point I am still trying out freeform structure. Here it goes.
Snow
Oh how dear you are to me
How else would I welcome you,
With your so ever shining brightness
No warmth could replace you
Oh how dear you are to me
With hands outstretched; no cover on
Fear to make you disappear
Oh I waited a while for your return,
And had to skip a while as well
My patience was short to see you fall
Everything touched, you covered
The thick blanket of white
Oh I dear say, I missed you!
by Cristina Tarantino written on Sep 17, 2014
