Settling softly
A graceful fall
Pirouetting in crystal air
A dance of elegance
Lost in the multitude
Ended by the earth's firm kiss.
The snowflake sinks
Into a bed of brethren
Becomes one with all
Singularity surrendered
To join the Drift
In blissful anonymity.
Motionless
That which was
Lies silent
Smothered and smothering
Awaiting thaw
And Spring's release.
One wonders
Does it now regret
The fall from grace
Abandoning its dance
Or does it slumber, fury faded
Knowing peace at last?
©2004-2009 ~saladin
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The snow's been falling here in Scotland, and it's bloody freezing! It looks nice, but it's not much use for anything else.
Except for inspiration, that is. I was watching a blizzard through a lecture threatre window when this idea came to me - what if a snowflake was sentient? Would it embrace its inevitable demise on the hard ground or would it regret the loss of its freedom?
This piece came from that thought. I'd appreciate you comments and criticism. Enjoy
Except for inspiration, that is. I was watching a blizzard through a lecture threatre window when this idea came to me - what if a snowflake was sentient? Would it embrace its inevitable demise on the hard ground or would it regret the loss of its freedom?
This piece came from that thought. I'd appreciate you comments and criticism. Enjoy
Daily Deviation, 2004-03-17
Snowfall Dances by ~saladin
Pretend you are a flake. Okay, pretend you are a snowflake and you are falling toward the earth. The poet asks, "Would it embrace its inevitable demise on the hard ground or...? You might be tempted to answer this inspiring question, so read "Snowfall Dances". You'll find it full of fascinating lines like, "Pirouetting in crystal air..." which may just tempt you to love the listening. (Featured by °jsenn)
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