Sunday 21 December 2014

snow angels


I came upon a mitten
lying lost, in a hodgepodge 
of elfin footprints 
on the powdered sugar path

and on impulse, inhaled 
the smell of wool and ice 
that floated like a spell 
in the vapors of my breath:

warm familiarity, as lovely  
as a tattered storybook

the moment suspended
. . . beautiful . . .
in purity and white

and I remembered, then: 
snow angels and thought 
of her  . . .

taking off her mitten 
and drawing halos 
with her finger
~ in loving memory ~

note:  A snow angel is the silhouette of an angel made, in fresh snow, by lying on your back and moving your arms and legs up and down, to form the shape of an angel.  

photo: mittens in snow – W. Bourke

© 2014 Wendy Bourke

9 comments:

  1. They remind of good and happy days.

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  2. The narrative from the found mitten back to memories of snow-angels and the passed is so lovely.. especially the inclusion of the smell of wool and snow touched memories inside myself as well.. Such lovely times... sigh!.

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  3. It could happen, smiles ~ I love the idea of snow angels taking off their mittens ~

    Wishing you Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year Wendy ~ All the best ~

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  4. Some things do trigger memories, I think. And they seem so real for that moment....until we remember. And, yes, there is sadness in thinking of those who are no longer with us at this time of year.

    Merry Christmas to you, Wendy! I have enjoyed experiencing your poetic year.

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  5. Enchanting, delightful and heartfelt, Wendy. Lovely photo as well. I wish we had snow for making snow angels right now. Merry Christmas, friend.

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  6. Snow angels can be most intriguing! Lying in the cold and swishing about should be an enjoyable time for the young. You've given a most perfect picture of what it had been.. Wishing you happy holidays and Merry Christmas, Wendy!.

    Hank

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  7. this made me smile...it was a little bittersweet....thinking of those times gone by...a cute moment though...esp the drawing of the halo...ha

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  8. Very charming, and wonderful photo as well. Yes, a little bittersweet too, as we think of long-ago years of innocence.

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  9. Aw. So poignant. I hope you'll have a better year this 2015.

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