Mountain slopes clad in snow, <br />plains and paths covered in snow, <br />sloping roofs layered with snow, <br />tall pine trees sprayed with snow, <br />and fallen pine cones enveloped in snow. <br />There’s a calm but eerie stillness <br />and all over - an innocent and pure whiteness... <br />stretching as far as the eyes can see. <br /> <br />The street, the sidewalk, the children’s park - <br />all covered by a white carpet. <br />In the diffuse sunlight <br />the whiteness does completely reflect. <br />Little kids leave tiny footprints <br />on the carpet of snow. <br />They indulge in snowball fights <br />from the top of the slide and below. <br /> <br />Red, blue, yellow, orange and green <br />Snowsuits, mittens and caps <br />are everywhere seen. <br />Older children go sledging <br />on the steep white slopes <br />on colorful sledges dotting the snowy terrain. <br />The air is fresh, crisp and cold <br />Whiteness, whiteness everywhere; behold! <br /> <br />In the midst of all the fun and mirth <br />Let’s thank Heaven for whitewashing the Earth. <br /> <br />16 June 2010 <br />11: 15 am<br /><br />Gita Ashok<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-snowy-scene/