Life is a Snowflake

Life is a snowflake,
A free-falling star,
A fragile reminder
Of all that we are.

Born of a raindrop,
Laced by the breeze,
Spinning through space,
Dancing through trees.

A diamond of light,
A gem in the sun,
A journey of hope,
A new life begun.


©Charles Ghigna

16 comments:

  1. And no two alike, on top of it all....

    Thanks for sharing, as always!

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  2. Lovely thoughts drifting down the page...surely to delight every age.
    Thanks Father Goose...give my love to Mother Goose~ happy M

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  3. Really sweet. I like that 'laced by the breeze'. The illustration is gorgeous too.

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  4. Love the line,

    "born of a raindrop"

    Thanks for sharing.

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  5. I agree with Susan & Linda - love the lines "Born of a raindrop,
    Laced by the breeze". Well done!

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  6. Very nice, Charles. I love 'laced by the breeze.'

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  7. This poem is wrapped up in all the beauty of a snowflake. Love each line.

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  8. Appreciate your comments! A thankful holiday of health and happiness to you all.

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  9. I've seen lots of reminders recently of life's fragility, but it's beautiful, too. Lovely poem.

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  10. "Laced by a breeze" - so lovely! Thank you for this sweet poem!

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  11. Late to comment, sorry. But this is a lovely poem and sentiment. Then I find it was posted on my birthday... Must do a better job keeping up on all the fabulous poetry blogs. Just liked the whole thing!
    Janet F.

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  12. really late to comment but I am actually writing a poem book and using you..thatnk you!

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