Fall came and quickly passed us by
I see it in the sky
As snowflakes begin to fall
And Winter came to call.

I bundle up in a woolen sweater
And tramped through the Winter weather
Gazing at the splendor with awe
Knowing God created it all.

Walking outside
My breath I cannot hide
Because the chilly air is quite enough
For each breath to send a smoky puff.

The trees all around
Seem to have coats of white ermine
From snowflakes falling down
Stand at attention there
In the cold Winter air.

I lift my eyes
Toward the threatening skies
And turn in retreat
To the warmth of the hearth
Leaving outside the Winter chill
As Winter visits God's good Earth.

ŠJane Ward Smith
November 21, 2010
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