“The Sound of Snow”

Posted on February 9, 2013 by liliessparrowsandgrass

The Sound of Snow

Lace and flannel fall
on February ground,
like flocks of woolen lambs
huddled
upon the leafless hills—

Tell me,
can you hear the sound of snow,
catch the tranquil meekness
quite unlike

the clamor of rain
or the tumult of sleet,
horse hoofs that trample
the cobblestones —

garments with diamonds
descend,
clothe the naked branches,
there are no echoes
from their voiceless song,
no footsteps
to their elegant
dance.

*** Photography: Winter Trees by T. Frarug

33 thoughts on ““The Sound of Snow””

Reality Of Christ on February 9, 2013 at 11:51 am said:

We have snow here also! And I’m lovin it!

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 9, 2013 at 11:58 am said:
  
  I’m glad you’re enjoying the snow! Keep warm and be blessed!
  
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Carroll Boswell on February 9, 2013 at 12:19 pm said:

And there’s a lot of it. Thank you for the poem. I covet the times in my day when I can listen for the sound of the snow. Not as frequent as I want but enough.

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 9, 2013 at 12:34 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Carroll. The sound of the snow is soothing, for oftentimes there is but silence.
  
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nanc on February 9, 2013 at 12:23 pm said:

Oh my goodness, this is so lovely and happy! I think perhaps my favorite so far. God Bless you- you are such a beautiful gift to me. Love, nanc

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 9, 2013 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  Oh I am so glad that you like this, Nanc! Thank you so much for your words that fill my heart. You are a beautiful gift to me as well! Love, Dee
  
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Dr. John H. Harbison on February 9, 2013 at 3:28 pm said:

Beautifully written, Dee. Living in southern California we sometimes get the clamor, tumult and horses’ hoofs of rain (we did this week) but almost never get the voiceless song unless we are willing to venture into the local mountains.

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 10, 2013 at 2:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you, John. Southern California is wonderful, you get plenty of sunshine as well!
  
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sandrawoodk on February 9, 2013 at 5:52 pm said:

Well done. I love the snow and I love winter. Thank you Dee. Take care and if you will take me for a walk there.

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 10, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Sandra. Yes, between sipping tea on your porch, enjoying the peonies in your garden, and strolling through the snow together, that would indeed be wonderful! 🙂
  
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tornadoday on February 9, 2013 at 9:54 pm said:

Dee, I envy you this moment of light……of blankets born of angels. The image is beautiful, as I can imagine the look out your windows, your eyes lit with the wonder. Your words, as always, walk softer than the snow. Love it and you…….. ~ Ever, Bobbie

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 10, 2013 at 2:26 pm said:
  
  What lovely words you say, Bobbie. They warm the hearth of my heart in the midst of the winter chill. Love, Dee
  
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valeriedavies on February 9, 2013 at 11:16 pm said:

ravishing pictures of silence, and wonderful words

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 10, 2013 at 2:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Valerie. I love how you phrase it, as I have not heard it before: “ravishing pictures of silence”. That makes me smile. All my best, Dee
  
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Eric Alagan on February 9, 2013 at 11:23 pm said:

Beautiful comparison between the noisy rain and the gentle snow. The former runs off before morning breaks – I wonder why, is it because he made such a din and afraid of what people would say. The latter waits for us – lets us enjoy her purity and beauty, before she gently gives way to sun and day.

I never looked at rain and snow in such ways – but for your poem above.

Thank you Dee, you have my admiration,
Eric

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 10, 2013 at 2:29 pm said:
  
  Oh Eric, what a wonderful personification of the rain and the snow. You are a master storyteller indeed. All my best wishes, Dee
  
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I HAVE A VOICE on February 10, 2013 at 2:15 am said:

Dee, don’t you think all of nature has a voice, a celestial language ? You certainly spoke Snow-vocabulary herein ! Gorgeous writing !

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 10, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:
  
  Yes, Deborah, I believe as you do that all nature has a celestial language. They speak and sing of the glory of God. Thank you for your gracious and uplifting words. Love, Dee
  
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greenlightlady on February 10, 2013 at 7:42 pm said:

Dee, your poem so eloquently describes the elegance of fresh snow on barren trees and ground! I love how lovely snow looks on a brown landscape (like the photo you posted). It makes me hope for just one more dusting of it here before the crocuses bloom…

Blessings ~ Wendy

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 11, 2013 at 9:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Wendy, indeed there is beauty in every single detail of God’s wondrous creation. Thank you for your lovely comment. Blessings, Dee
  
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Sarah Goad on February 10, 2013 at 9:48 pm said:

Very beautiful Dee. It makes me think of being out on the cross country trails in Northern Michigan when it was snowing , so peaceful. It also brings to mind seeing the sheep out the the fields covered in snow when I was a child. Lovely.

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 11, 2013 at 9:31 pm said:
  
  Hi Sarah! Yes, I remember Northern Michigan when we visited your family, it seemed that there was endless snow! Oh, what a lovely picture of the sheep out in the fields covered with snow… I have never experienced that. Thank you, Sarah for dropping by! God bless! Dee
  
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Fossillady on February 12, 2013 at 9:27 am said:

I could hear the quiet of fallen snow as I read through this lovely parable! Hugs and blessings, Kathi :O)

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 13, 2013 at 9:38 am said:
  
  Thank you, Kathi. I like how you beautifully describe “the quiet of fallen snow”. Hugs and blessings to you, too! Dee
  
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petit4chocolatier on February 12, 2013 at 7:15 pm said:

Beautiful.

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 13, 2013 at 9:40 am said:
  
  Thank you so much for your uplifting comment. Best wishes, Dee
  
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Summer on February 13, 2013 at 8:38 pm said:

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 14, 2013 at 11:16 am said:
  
  Thank you for your kindness and sweet greetings, Summer. All my best wishes to you.
  
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  - Summer on February 14, 2013 at 2:39 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome : )
    
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flowerpoet on February 14, 2013 at 4:25 am said:

I treasure these sacred moments of melting into the silence and beauty of falling snow especially at night wheb the chiaroscuro of light and dark is more intense. Your poem is a diamond. Many thanks!

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on February 14, 2013 at 11:38 am said:
  
  I love how you describe the silence and beauty of the falling snow at night! Thank you so much, Shelley.
  
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WordsFallFromMyEyes on July 21, 2013 at 12:17 am said:

This is seriously beautiful, all round.

Wonderful writing.

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- liliessparrowsandgrass on July 21, 2013 at 6:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you, what a wonderful compliment. I greatly appreciate you spending time on my blog.
  
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