Honoring a recent snow in the Red Hills
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When magic flutters from the sky
to fascinate this traveler's eyes
it finds final resting places
upon red soil on which it graces.
Amidst the hills and valleys there
are natural secrets to none compare
quite dormant at this time of year
appreciative of this cold nectar.
For when springtime comes around
the moisture gained within this ground
will feed desires of thirsty plants
when brown turns green upon this land.
As aquifers become restored
to release their stores to streams once more
their flows present the lifeblood then
sustaining all this life again.
The enchantment of this frozen place
shown in this part of the state
accented by such icy events
with such fine gift of heaven sent.
Clouds remain to praise their gift
and sun breaks through with rays to lift
spirits of the people there
whose ranches receive such loving care.
Winter snows are not that rare
but when storms come we give a cheer
for dependent wildlife living here
for the turkeys and white-tailed deer.
The beauty of this grand landscape
extends beyond these coldest days
and with this blanket of silver white
feeds the soul with such delight.
