SNOWMAN • by Polenth Blake

icy tears

fall silently

upon frozen ground

spring’s breath whispers, mocking

he huddles against the warmth

heart empty, his resistance melts

blackened eyes sink in freshly-formed mud

snowdrops hug the coal and reach for the sun

Polenth Blake lives where the mushrooms bloom in autumn. Her website lurks at http://www.polenthblake.com

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SNOWMAN • by Polenth Blake, 3.1 out of 5 based on 14 ratings
Posted on December 22, 2009 in Literary
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6 Responses to “SNOWMAN • by Polenth Blake”


  1. PSC Says:
    December 22nd, 2009 at 7:41 am

    A bittersweet tale. I’ll miss him, but bring on the snowdrops! :)

  2. Kathleen Cassen Mickelson Says:
    December 22nd, 2009 at 8:22 am

    This is perfect for the day after the Solstice.

  3. Oonah V Joslin Says:
    December 22nd, 2009 at 8:59 am

    I think so too. It resonnates with hope.

  4. Sharon Says:
    December 22nd, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    Lovely!

  5. dj barber Says:
    December 22nd, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Winter’s here! Snowdrops and all!

    Go Frosty!

    –dj

  6. Joan Ryder Says:
    December 22nd, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Enjoyable; a lovely taste of winter snow. I like the form – of the poem as well as the snowman!

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