Fall Snow

FALL SNOW

There's fluffy, white snow in the air

collecting on the grass like white hair

though does not disappear

when the sun appears.

Its nearly 55 degrees

this afternoon and there's a breeze.

This snow sticks around

covering the ground.

It's silky to the touch,

this little white puff,

which blows in the wind

in every direction.

Hundreds spread like new fallen snow

imitating snowflakes, oh no;

but not the frozen kind

that falls in the wintertime.

This snow always comes in October

and is even seen in November.

It's en-capsuled in a pod

before it lands on the sod.

When the pod matures

new life will endure

for a seed will disperse

to grow in the earth.

What is this crazy snow

that in October blows

but never melts

wherever dwelt?

It's the color of milk

over the ground spilt

that grows from a seed,

also known as a weed.

Its name is hidden above

if it's puzzles you love.

It's a weed that has milk in its name.

It hosts monarch butterflies as its fame.

In the summer it has a pretty scent.

Soon after the pretty flowers are spent

it develops into a pod.

I take it you know, as you nod.

This silky snowflake is a milkweed seed

that imitates real falling snow, indeed.

Isn't nature fun!

Let's go play in the sun.

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What did you do just for fun today?

Be sure to do something fun everyday.

Do something that will bring a smile.

Being kind to someone brings a smile.

Keep an attitude of wonder

despite troubles you ponder.

Be sure to smile often.

It will release tension.

See humor wherever you go.

Maybe in pretend milkweed snow.

Don't squelch child-like enthusiasm.

Keep an attitude of optimism.

A change of attitude

will always change your mood

so look on the sunny side

and in faith daily abide.

Our mouths are filled with laughter,

our tongues with songs of joy...

The Lord has done great thins for us,

and we are filled with joy.

Psalm 126:2a-3

...God had given them great joy...

Nehemiah 12:43

...it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.

Esther 8:16

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,

that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.

Psalm 90:14

A cheerful look brings joy to the heart,

and good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 15:30

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