by Nancy Quinn

Created on: January 09, 2010

The freshly fallen snow calls out

An enticing sound only children can hear.

Mothers grab the hats, mittens and scarves

As the children gladly respond with a joyful shout.

With impish grins and wiggling delights

Children race to the front door

And mothers gather all the warm supplies

For the grand neighborhood snow ball fight.

Snowsuits, boots and a kiss from mother

She lovingly bundles them up.

As she puts on their hats, mittens and scarves

And calls out "Wait for your brother!"

Steaming cups of cocoa await their chilly return at mom's say

And neighborhood mothers anticipate tales of grand adventures

The hats, mittens and scarves soon warming on radiators

drying to serve another day of winter play.

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