Winter Winter's cold and falling snow has a beauty of its own, And Mother Nature will again come calling at my home. As snow begins falling it quickly covers the ground, With flakes as white as angel's wings and silence all around. Wind whips through the evergreens the snow drifts deep and cold, I safely watch from my window as a magnificent landscape unfolds. Outside there's a wonderland of jewel encrusted trees, Wrapped with sparkling diamonds a priceless treasure to see I love to walk through falling snow bundled up and warm, Hearing the sound of silence knowing there's shelter from the storm There's a warm home waiting when cold winds start to blow, I can sit by a fire and savor the warmth relax in a peaceful glow. But what about those in a far away land when snow covers the ground, Their challenge is to stay alive as the misery of winter surrounds. Innocent people caught in a war grateful to find a cold tent, They'd die to give their children a home warm clothing and nourishment, And, oh, the beautiful children  without warm beds to sleep, No jammies, no blanket, no Teddies to cuddle, just horrible memories to keep. I know how fortunate I truly am in warmth and comfort I stay, This year when snow begins to fall I'll look out the window and pray.     © JackiePA  December 14, 2001 (Inspired by the children of Afghanistan) Used with permission Read more of Jackie's poetry  Here