ice crystals

ice crystals and flakes fall down

covering my deck ...

dashing my hopes and plans

with each white fleck

ice crystals grow heavier;

thin flakes grow thick ...

children's hearts dance and leap

hoping they will stick

ice crystals, like pixie dust

shimmering in the light ...

a blanket of fresh and new

hiding dirt from sight

ice crystals -- talk of the town --

the only news is weather ...

as they fall from the clouds,

families come together

ice crystals halt busy schedules

making time stand still

young and old alike gather

at the window sill

ice crystals -- what can you do?

you just have to smile ...

and maybe you secretly hope

the cold stays for a while

ice crystals will fade soon;

ice will melt away ...

i'll enjoy the peace and quiet

of this rare snow day.

by crystal ;)