
There’s no denying snow looks fine,
It makes the scenery divine,
But what effect on bird and beast?
I’m sure they like the snow the least.
They migrate down the mountainside
To lower levels and abide,
They beg the sun to melt the cold,
Because they’re tired of being bold.
In summertime the hillsides warm
And sunny bees will hum and swarm,
The berries waft about their taste,
So very few will go to waste.
The easy life of leisure times
Is special to the warmer climes,
And when the frosts of winter leave,
The living hill enjoys reprieve.
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March 16, 2026 at 12:55 am
A beautiful poem, Anneli. So true.
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March 16, 2026 at 6:38 am
Pretty as it is, I’ll be so happy to see the last of the snow soon.
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March 16, 2026 at 7:08 am
A lovely poem and a fantastic photo, Anneli!! 😍❤️
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March 16, 2026 at 7:12 am
The snow is impressive up in the hills. Glad you liked the poem, John.
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March 16, 2026 at 7:14 am
It sure is! Have a great week, guys!
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March 16, 2026 at 1:17 am
The thoughts in your lovely poem echo mine! 😀 At this stage of winter, everyone and everything is awaiting that reprieve and for the spring/summer warmth.
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March 16, 2026 at 6:36 am
Funny how we all get tired of winter at this time of year.
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March 16, 2026 at 2:54 am
We love your photo, dear Anneli, and your text too.
Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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March 16, 2026 at 7:04 am
Thanks, KB. Too bad snow isn’t warmer.
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March 16, 2026 at 5:16 am
A wonderful poem Anneli, saying what we all feel. Winter, be gone. Have a wonderful Monday. Allan
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March 16, 2026 at 7:40 am
A beautiful mountain view and verse.
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March 16, 2026 at 10:04 am
Thanks, Brad. It is nice to look at, and I suppose we need the stockpiled water supply up there.
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March 16, 2026 at 11:02 am
So true! Both man and nature enjoy the heartening arrival of spring, even if a few snowflakes just happen to drop in.
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March 16, 2026 at 2:07 pm
I don’t mind a few…. But just a few….
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March 16, 2026 at 11:09 am
You captured the longing a good number of us feel right now. Fine poem, Anneli!
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March 16, 2026 at 2:07 pm
Thank you, Belinda.
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March 16, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Beautiful photo and nice poem.
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March 16, 2026 at 6:32 pm
Thanks a lot, Mags.
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March 17, 2026 at 3:39 am
A lovely poem, Anneli. And what a cute little fella in the photo.
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March 17, 2026 at 10:30 am
Thanks, Vivienne. I do like this photo of Crispin, too.
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March 17, 2026 at 5:36 am
I so identify with the birds and the beast, although there is something soothing about snow on the mountain tops from afar.
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March 17, 2026 at 10:31 am
That’s so nice to hear, Carol, about the animals, and I agree with you about the snow. May it stay up there where it’s pretty, and not come too close.
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March 18, 2026 at 5:06 am
The photos are beautiful, and I do hope we have seen the last of the snow.
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March 18, 2026 at 7:08 am
Thanks, Jennie.
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March 18, 2026 at 5:11 pm
You’re welcome, Anneli.
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March 22, 2026 at 2:04 am
Nice pictures and poem!
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March 22, 2026 at 7:47 am
Thanks, Ursula.
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