Whilst we sleep, and the snow falls deep,
Snow fairies alight, to watch through the night,
As boughs of ice and snow, fall heavy, upon our roofs.
With a twinkle in their eyes, and a snap of their fingers,
They light a fire aglow, blazing in our hearths.
Thus, do they keep us warm and snug in our beds,
Whilst wintry winds do blow.
They watch with grave intent, to keep us safe,
And stay the goblins away, one and all, at bay,
Less the bale of wolves, upon our doorsteps,
Howl through the night, to cause us fright.
When all is safe, they hence take flight,
On gossamer wings, they glitter and glow,
And sprinkle fairy dust, as they go,
Upon the newly fallen snow.
And in the morn, whence we wake,
Our baskets, do we find, brimming, with berries,
Hidden well and safely kept, as wide-eyed babes,
Giggle with delight, in the wonder of fairies,
That cometh in the night, leaving magical treats,
Beneath, their Merry Christmas, Yuletide Tree.
By K. D. Dowdall
Copyright 2017
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https://anonymole.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/snow-angel-a-song/
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I did like it very so much and I reblogged it. So beautiful, heartfelt, with so much love for a loved one, a little daughter. It just broke my heart.
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Thank you Karen. I should admit that, while I wrote this imagining the calamity this tale unfolds, my daughter, whom (I’ll admit) I envisioned being the victim here, is alive and well. I tried to picture the devastation I’d feel were such a thing to happen and this was the result. She’ll always be my Snow Angel, I hope, for many years to come. Thanks for relating to me your sentiment. I suppose the truth of it is real, somewhere (many wheres) and tears shed, including my own, are not in vain.
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This is just lovely Karen!š¤
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Kim, thank you so much. I really like writing poetry and I don’t really take it seriously, it is just for fun. I saw the picture of the snow fairy and just wrote it. It could use some work. I just needed a break from writing. So glad you like it. Karen š
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Karen, I love this poem! It is beautiful!
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Charles, thank you so much. I know it needs some work, but I just wrote it last night and completely changed it this afternoon when I got tired of studying. Thank you. Karen š
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You are very welcome!
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This is delightful – so Christmassy.
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Thank you Robbie. It is a Christmas Poem. Karen
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Lovely š
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Reblogged this on Reads & Reels and commented:
Lovely poem ā
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Shannon, thank you so much. I am so glad you like and thank you for reblogging! I am going to continue writing this poem adding more about the children and the Snow Fairies. Did I tell you I am also working on another book, besides “A Witch’s Due” series, entitled “To Wish Upon A Star”. A book of poetry, prose, and short stories. I think you will like it! Karen š
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That’s amazing! I think you’re right š
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This is so beautiful!
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Didi! Thank you so much! You are wonderful! Writing children’s poetry and adult’s is a favorite thing for me to do. I will be publishing this year sometime, a poetry and short story book, entitled, “To Wish Upon a Star”. Thank you again, Karen š
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You have a real poetic talent Karen! I love poetry and can’t wait to read it!
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Aww…Didi, thank you so much. You are so kind. Karen š
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Lovely!
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Jennie, thank you so very much and I know you love this kind of children’s poetry, as I do. I love writing children’s stories and poetry. My first novel, Delphi Altair Strange Beginnings, is for kids 8 years old to adult readers. It is a quest that in part is Sci-Fi, part magic, and part Sea Adventure with Aliens and the kids involved have an important task: they must save the Golden Phi Ratio that brings form and beauty to all of Earth. You would like it very much, but probably too advanced for pre-school children. Karen š
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Thank you, Karen!! Iām sure I will like it. Sounds like a great read over the Christmas break.
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Jennie, you don’t have to buy it., but thank you. I do, of course, like my story very much and it is going to be a series one day. I have so many books that I have promised to read and already purchased, it will take a while. Christmas is for relaxing ( did I really say that?) anyway, I have lots of company coming, over the next 3 weeks. So, no relaxing here. Karen š
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I’ll admit I’m not usually much of a poetry fan but that was delightful Karen. A wonderful touch of magic and fantasy for the Christmas season.
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Paeberle, Thank you so much and I am delighted that you like this Christmas poem for all ages! Karen š
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Hi Karen, I love your wonderful fairy poem..so magical and it brings back memories of simpler days when magic fill our childhood minds…
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Beautiful writing Karen. š
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Debbie, thank you so much for the beautiful compliment. I loved writing this poem and so glad you loved it too. Karen š
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This is a really well written poem with a catchy cadence! Thanks for sharing. I have a poetry blog here on WordPress and today’s poem is about a fairy in case you have time to look? Have a magical day! Sam š
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