Snowflakes

A better written poem about snowflakes I have never seen! Heaps of Kudos!

written within the acrostic frame. Kudos. I'd be tempted to make the first two commas into semicolons. But for that, I'd color this just about perfect. (See what a coward I am that I say "just about"! Could've left those words scattered on the curb as on-the-street litter. How shameful of me!) When I'm at a loss as to what could improve it, I'm, by gosh, really, really lost. Sad. Lost soul Chuck

I love the acrostics when they are done well... and this one is... it is filled with sparkling imagery that float like the snowflakes in your poem... to melt within us.... yes... enjoyed this one... Richard

We have all at one time or another capture opalescent flakes on our tongues, and to me we are all kindred spirits in that vein of thought that you so aptly illustrated in this wonderful acrostic. thanks, Eddie

of poetry writing? I swear, every time I think I make an improvement, you come along and I realize what real poetry is. Beautiful Acrostic! Respectfully, Rett: "If law abiding citizens are denied guns, the police don't need theirs. After all, the criminals aren't feared, just the law abiding citizens." Rett

New to neopoet.com. This was a nice way to start my experience. I admire your ability with detail.

Hi Janice - as I said, I enjoyed this very much. Otherwise everything has been said above. Takes me back to when I first tasted snowflakes at the ripe old age of 25. Not much snow in my part of Africa! Regards, Jo

an adorable compliment to be in the spotlight. beautiful acrostic. even better than mine. HUG ZARUL

Flowing from your sensitive pen, delicate is the word I would use to describe this piece. You have an eye for beauty and are an efficient chronicler of its intricate detail. Take care

Nice to see you in the spotlight.... This poem is very delicate, you did a good job of describing the gently falling snow, and with a twist back to childhood memories of tasting them.. Awesome...... But and there is always a but being a fellow Michigander, Lets wait till it gets about 35-38 and I will challenge you to pack them from the ground and have that snowball fight. I Promise no rocks in the middle. That was what the kids down the street did, rascals. But me and my brothers took them down the next day..... we molded ours overnight. Blamo........ What a great poem to make me feel like a kid again, and sledding, skating and of course the fort........Best of all is the fire inside the house that I can back up to while my home-made knitted mittens drip dry........ Loved it, Every year it feels magical Patty

Patty throws snowflakes!!!!!!!

Hi Janice, I admire this poem because it doesn't sound as artificial as many acrostics do. In fact it sounds perfectly natural. The only doubt I had was whether 'intricately' might be better than 'intrinsically'. Just a thought. By the way, can anyone tell me what 'lol' means? It seems to be used in many of your comments. Best wishes, An ignorant Brit.

This is well done and so delightful to read congrats on spotlight well executed acrostic it falls with the guidelines for this style of poem Chrys

A lovely poem, creates such wonderous pictures in my head, beautifully written! I wouldn't change a thing! (even though I am a novice) Debra Bryant

I must confess that, after reading and enjoying your poem, for a brief moment (well, OK, not so brief!) I had to ask myself, "what the heck is an 'acrostic'?" Which shows how much of an amateur I really am! But I must say, do not change a thing, this acrostic is wonderful. Respectfully, Jim

The snowflake to stringed puppets dancing is wonderful imagery. It works so well on its own, I almost forgot it's an acrostic. Always love your word work. Yours, D.

And Janice,thanks for reminding me I need to get out snowflake paper. First snow it will be time to get out the scisors and have a snowflake partay ;) If you read that I feel lucky. Mark