Today the snow fell.
The pine trees stood in the silence to catch the falling sky. Two crows watched, unaware or unconcerned. The pines had nowhere else to go. When their limbs grew tired, they laid their burdens down. Snow scattered on the ground, startling the crows.
The birch trees are bones picked clean by the wind. Summer’s silver leaves lost long ago.
I have never loved the trees more than now.
The snow knows something of letting go, words unspoken, worlds lost, vanishing hour by hour. I think a bush grew there; I can’t remember. My familiar path is gone. I am left with only memories.
The snow knows too much of death to make a sound. It writes without words — shows, but never tells. See, you will not drown in this white flood. Winter stills the water and commands it to sit at her feet. In spring, the water will move again, seeking the earth’s heart, flowing down, down into the River Lethe, drowning all your memories of this world.
The blue shades grow large. I watch them lumber across the yard into the night.
I promise myself I will not forget this day.
year-struck 
You will not drown in this white flood. My favorite line. Makes my want to write a meaningful post. I know so unlike me. I love the photo! A Christmas card for sure
Thank you. I look forward to reading your posts in the coming year. Happy New Year!
Beautifully said.
Thank you so much.
Very nice indeed. I am jealous about the snow.
Happy New Year.
We haven’t had much snow this year, so it is lovely.
We, too, had snow and it is beautiful. Can’t say that in March when I want winter to be over but it’s so good to enjoy now.
The first big snow of the season is always the best.
snow seems so light when it comes down… barely any weight at all… like a little disagreement with someone you love. and so when it lays heavy on a branch, tearing it from the trunk… raw wood exposed… it is such a surprise. Good to hear from you, yearstricken… always good to hear from you…
I enjoyed your comments, Shimon. Like liquid water, snow has great force.
Happy New Year!
I love a snowy day and this offering of yours makes long for one all the more. Well done.
Tim
Thank you. The snow is always more enjoyable when you are on a break and don’t have to drive. 🙂
You capture the essence of a landscape made new by the gift of snow. Lovely! Your writing is something to anticipate in the Happy New Year.
Thank you so much for reading.
Have a Happy New Year!
Beautiful, YS!
Thank you, Elyse.
Beautiful words and a beautiful picture.
I appreciate your comments and encouragement.
I am today, as always, enthralled by your imagery. Your words paint pictures in my mind. Thank you!
I have enjoyed your painted pictures as well.
Happy New Year!
There is just so much here…..your words are full. I use the same words and cannot make them work together as they do for you. I love reading your words and the pictures they evoke. Thank you!
Thank you for reading. You encourage me a lot.
I’d love the snow
if it would go
only in my neighbor’s yard.
Where I would see
that it was he
who now was working hard.
Thankfully my husband takes care of the snow with his snowblower.
Ha, we were given a “monster” snow blower by a friend who was moving, but our needs are more modest, so much so, that my wife says the machine is running me. I’ve only used it twice in two years (so far) and there is definitely a learning curve involved. And I’m sure my neighbors have had a few laughs at my antics. So if I can make someone smile, it’s a good thing. Happy New Year Y.S.
Ahhh, exquisite… I will never look at snow the same way again. If only it would snow here…
I’m sure you’ll get some snow in the next few months.
Happy New Year!
I feel like I have been on a walk through powder and crisp air……..one of my favorites! Beautiful.
Thank you for reading. Happy New Year!
Beautifully said! Thank you :o)
I am glad that you liked it. Thank you for reading.