Tuesday, January 15, 2019

THE SNOW STOPPED FALLING


White Noise 
by
Barbara R. Vance

In all the world
There's nothing like
The sound of falling snow.

The only noise
I've ever known
That makes the clocks move slow.

The only sound 
That sweeps away
The din of city streets

And wraps around
In soft embrace
Most everyone it meets.

A sound that's 
Not a sound at all
A quiet, soft and dear

That comforts all
The sleepy souls
Who sit, and watch, and hear.

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 The snow stopped as predicted, the plough came around all our streets and yesterday we met up with our son for lunch.  We  had a very nice afternoon together, did a bit of shopping afterwards and got home around 6.00 p.m.  Traffic was light, schools were out and so were federal workers. I hope all returns to normal for everyone real soon.  The photo above was taken at night when the snow was still falling, you can hardly see it but it was quite heavy.  I will leave you with one more snow photo that I took of the tree in front of our home.  Pretty blue skies are back again.  

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a great week.



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31 comments:

  1. MadSnapperJanuary 15, 2019 at 2:48 PM

    I love that last photo. wow oh wow on the the blue sky, the tree painted with snow. love it... that poem is so true. I remember I woke up to my first snow covered world at age 10 and the silence is what we noticed first. it was like it put the whole world under a quiet blanket

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:09 PM

      That's my favorite too. I like the moody photos but can't beat seeing a pretty blue sky :) Thanks for sharing your memories, the silence always seems ethereal.

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 15, 2019 at 3:01 PM

    Love the poem White Noise

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  3. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenJanuary 15, 2019 at 3:13 PM

    Such a lovely poem, Denise. I love the quiet that comes with snow. Your tree looks so pretty with the outline of snow on the limbs. We noticed the same on our walk today.♥

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:11 PM

      Hi Martha Ellen, so glad you enjoyed :) It does seem a real pretty snow this time. I think it's because of its moisture content, it allows it to stick a certain way on all the tree branches. Makes them all look like a painting.

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  4. Sue (this n that)January 15, 2019 at 3:16 PM

    Beautiful thoughts and words Denise :D) xx

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  5. Elephant's ChildJanuary 15, 2019 at 3:40 PM

    Soft and beautiful - like the poem. Thank you.

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  6. Marie January 15, 2019 at 3:42 PM

    love the last photo. we enjoyed a pretty snow and now I hope we don't have anymore. :)
    happy new year to you and yours.
    -Marie

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:13 PM

      Hi Marie, so happy to see you here. I hope you get your wish. We may get some on Thursday but it's only set at a 40 percent chance.

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  7. ChristineJanuary 15, 2019 at 4:56 PM

    Beautiful poem, it is peaceful isn't it.

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  8. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 15, 2019 at 4:57 PM

    I love your last photo! White snow on black branches with intense blue in the background. I also really like the poem, especially "a sound that's not a sound at all". I love that part!!

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:16 PM

      Me too Ginny, I just love that combination of words, and the last image :)

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  9. William KendallJanuary 15, 2019 at 5:36 PM

    Your shot of the tree limbs stands out beautifully.

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  10. RoseJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:08 PM

    Oh, Denise, you often introduce me to poems I have not read but that I love...and this is one. And I love the photo above it.

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  11. DeniseinVAJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:13 PM

    Me too :)

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  12. RedJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:45 PM

    Well, I could make a remark about your snow but I won't. I realize that you have a difficult time with snow because you're not prepared for it. I realize that accidents happen and can be very dangerous. So I'm glad your snow is over and that you are safely at home.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 15, 2019 at 10:10 PM

      I was up in the Yukon in May Red. Yep, I know you have a lot more snow up there, lol!

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  13. diane bJanuary 16, 2019 at 12:03 AM

    Snow sure looks pretty with blue skies

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  14. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraJanuary 16, 2019 at 4:58 AM

    Gostei das fotografias, aproveito para desejar a continuação de uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 16, 2019 at 9:17 PM

      Obrigado e desejo-lhe uma boa semana também. Sua amiga na Virgínia, Denise :)

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  15. eileeninmdJanuary 16, 2019 at 8:44 AM

    Hello, love the snow poem. We came home from Florida to a little snow in our yard. I am already looking forward to spring and warmer days. Enjoy your day and week ahead.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 16, 2019 at 9:19 PM

      Hi Eileen, thank you. I look forward to seeing your photos from Florida. Must be quite a shock to come back to this. You have a great week what's left of it :)

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  16. Lowcarb team memberJanuary 16, 2019 at 5:56 PM

    I enjoyed the poem, and your last photograph is lovely.

    All the best Jan

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