Merry little snowflakes-
Wafting joyfully by,
Tatting lacy patterns
Between the earth and sky.

Like a whirling dervish,
Dancing round and round,
Trying to tag each other,
Before they reach the ground.

Gleefully tapping on noses,
Gently on lashes and hair,
Softly on collar and shoulders-
And lovingly linger there.

Finally piecing together
Their mantle so heaven blest,
Their task complete-their energy deplete,
They gently come to rest.

There they spread their blanket,
Feather soft and light-
Transforming stark winter landscape
Into beauty-serene and bright.

Betty C. Daniels©
Dec. 1/04
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