Fall Snow
There’s fluffy, white snow in the air
collecting on grass like white hair,
though does not disappear
when the sun appears.
It’s 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.
Thousands spread like new fallen snow
imitating snowflakes, you know,
but not the frozen kind
that falls in the wintertime.
This snow always comes in October
and is even seen in November.
It’s encapsulated in a pod
before it lands on the sod.
When the pod matures
new life will endure
for a seed will disperse
somewhere on the earth.
What is this crazy snow
that in October blows,
but never melts
wherever dwelt.
Its the color of milk
over the ground split
that grows from a seed,
also known as a weed.
Its name is hidden above
if it’s puzzles you love.
It’s a common weed that has milk in its name.
Its scented flower attracts monarchs, 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.
Do allow milkweed to grow as it's monarchs host plant.
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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 were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy...
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
Psalm 126:2-3
He will yet fill your mouth with laughter
and your lips with shouts of joy.
Job 8:21
Where morning dawns and evening fades
you call forth songs of joy.
Psalm 65:8
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Regarding fun activities: If only my parents had thought to label potato digging as an Easter Egg Hunt, it would have been more appealing to me. I refer to my 20’ row as an annual Easter Egg Hunt. Playing this game turns it into an adventure. Something I look forward to.
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