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First Flakes

A Frosted Verse Poem

By Alexander McEvoyPublished about a year ago 1 min read
First Flakes
Photo by Filip Bunkens on Unsplash

Yesterday

I could have sworn

So clearly seen that I cannot but mourn

Those first fast-falling flakes that adorn

The trees no more

And my fondest wishes scorn.

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My first thought was to play

When I saw those falling fractals yesterday

But all too soon they've gone away

Much as I wish that they could stay

Sadly, them I could not sway

To wait with me until today

But in earnest shall I pray

That I'll see them again tomorrow,

If not today.

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I did not see the snow today,

As it fell in slow, happy puffs

As my breath before me puffed

I did not see the snow this morning,

Nor yet again as I went walking.

But I know it's hiding there

So, I cannot help but stare

Waiting

Waiting

For the darkening of the sky

For the puffy fractals to fly

For the crunch of fresh-fallen white

On a chill December night

Stream of Consciousness

About the Creator

Alexander McEvoy

Writing has been a hobby of mine for years, so I'm just thrilled to be here! As for me, I love writing, dogs, and travel (only 1 continent left! Australia-.-)

"The man of many series" - Donna Fox

I hope you enjoy my madness

AI is not real art!

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  • Andyabout a year ago

    Joyfully describes in simple terms the joy and wonder of snow

  • Mark Ryanabout a year ago

    Your love of the changing season comes through so powerfully

  • L.I.Eabout a year ago

    Love the imagery your words create about the snow. Such a beautiful poem. ❄️🤍

  • Oh I especially loved the idea of the snow hiding! Such a beautiful poem, Alex aka the Shakespeare of our generation!

  • Testabout a year ago

    I love this Mr. McEvoy!! It made me smile as I imagined the imagery you painted, how I do love a good snowfall. I also love the change in poetic style, well done with the rhyme scheme!!

  • Paul Stewartabout a year ago

    Bravo, sir. This is sublime. Puffy fractals is such a great phrase. I love the wistfulness and forlorn feeling this makes me feel. It's just wonderful, Alex!

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