first snow

thank you Ali for capturing pure joy!!

first snow...

it is

jitters and giggles growing

in a bubbly frenzy

til finally kids can

burst outside

in boots and mitts and snow pants

too big and too small

pulled from the hidden recesses

of closets and bins

still in summer hibernation

it is 

 hollars from the garage of 

"where's my .....[everything]"

and the two of us behind them

following happy chatter 

and frosty footsteps

tracked all the way up the street

to the new best hill behind the neighbour's house

it is 

doorbells ringing and 

more crazy kids 

smothered in scarves and outgrown jackets

peeling and reeling

 into the wonderful

chilly white world

of 

first snow.



Words © copyright Melody Armstrong 2013
photo credit:  friend Ali  M.