The Whole World's A Stage: Poetry Marathon: A Snow Day

Mar 27, 2011

A Snow Day By: Erin Reed

I dedicate this poem to my amazing neighbors.

Boots and mittens on

I run outside into a

White

Chilly

Beautiful

Fluffy

Snow

I sled down to my best friends—my neighbors Falling snow glistens in the wind

I smile

I wish the moment would

Never,

Ever,

End

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