Covered by Snow

How long does it take to write a poem? If it’s a good one, then it takes quite a while. If it’s the one below … then about half an hour. (Not recommended.)

Covered by snow,

the dirty ditch and dead grass,

every bare and barren branch;

through the stillness of a winter’s night

came mercy.

Though Earth lost its splendor

in a rage of red orange tears

and sulked beneath withered decay,

gently, in the dark night of the quiet,

forgiveness

smoothed over the rough places,

unifying every twig and tuft

in the pure beauty of peace,

the wonder of snow.

Melt into my hardened heart,

oh Mercy from above,

that what you give I may receive,

renewing blossoms of love.

© 2023 Christina Chase

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