April Snow

[Lake]

April Snow

April snow falls on the vast fields. It covers ten thousand lakes, it hangs on tree branches, it spreads over roofs and slides down hillsides; it touches the faces of the young and old with surprise and delight.

April snow is soft and gentle like a fairy dancing in the air. So quiet and mild is its nature. It is the snow that clears the gloomy sky and sprinkles the dusty land; it decorates trees with bridal gowns waving like gauze and floating like white clouds.

This is April snow that Minnesotans cherish. It brings neither ice nor cold, but patience and encouragement. It kisses on the cheek of a restless boy as if saying: no hurry, just one more shower; it cheers up a pensive girl, whispering a promise of spring and Mayflowers

April snow has disappeared. It has melted into the awakening fields; it has flown into the streams and rivers. Yet, its transient stay lightens up so many hearts and its smile remains forever in the people’s minds.You never know, until you see it dances off if winter is really gone or more important if spring has eventually come.
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the trouble with poetry is that it encourages the writing of more poetry -- Billy Collins