First comes cold with winter's snow To make a mess and cause distress But spring will bring much to behold. Have patience now for that caress.
Linked to Cosmic Photo Challenge where Dale offers the theme of “the first breath of winter”. These photos were from last year’s first snowfall which melted quickly but left a lot of snow. We might get a repeat this coming week.
Also linked to Trent P. McDonald’s The Weekly Smile. The forest preserve provided many smiles. I also went to parts of the preserve I had not visited in decades. I was surprised I could remember the trails after such a long time.
Another smile arrived this morning when I saw a story of mine, “Patience”, in Whispers and Echoes. I am grateful to Sammi Cox for accepting it.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
Aha, that’s more like the weather I was expecting, (well, probably not actual snow) very wintery. Thanks, Frank, another lovely poem, too.
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It was a warm snowfall and I remember enjoying the walk in it while it was coming down in November of last year. Thank you, Dale!
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I’m not quite ready for that, Frank. We’ve had snow, but we’ll be in the 80s today – crazy.
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It was very warm here as well. Thank you, Dan!
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It’s too early for winter! Of course we have had two snows already, but it has been in the 70s for the last 4 days, so…
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Today was very warm. I didn’t even need a coat. Thank you, Trent!
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It really does feel, Frank, as if we spend the whole of winter waiting for spring. We shouldn’t wish our lives away but I, for one, much prefer spring and summer.
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I enjoy the parts of winter when it’s warmer and the snow feels pliable enough to make a snowman. Good point that we shouldn’t wish our lives away, but live every day well. Thank you, Robbie.
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I haven’t seen snow since 1989.
Your photographs brought a smile to my face.
They’re magical. Thanks for the smiles.
Stay Safe … Isadora 😎
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Those first snowfalls can be very beautiful. Thank you, Isadora!
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I do remember getting up in the morning to a snowy white blanket of snow. Dawn would be the perfect time for this suburban mother/housewife to walk out and enjoy it before the deep cold temps would come rustling in with a vengeance. Stay Safe … Isadora 😎
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It doesn’t snow much in my neck of the woods but I enjoy it when it does. Lovely poem, Frank.
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Snow can be beautiful even when brief. Thank you, Eugenia!
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You’re welcome, Frank!
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I like your images and the thought of First Breath of Winter.
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Thank you!
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This is my dream-to live every day in the snow..
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Thank you, Jeric!
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Thank you!
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