Snow Globe of Memories on #FlashbackFriday

 Flashback Photo: Gibson & Harley ~ my silly "Reindogs" 
 Christmas 2007

 Snow Globe
by Dorothy Wills-Raftery

As the snow flakes gently fall
in glistening memories of yore,
I close my eyes oh-so-tight
wishing for so much more.

O' golden hours of summer
And fall's crisp days aglow
Such wonderful memories we made
Especially in winter's snow.

Time is much akin to snow
arriving in beauty and peace
giving precious moments of joy
before the snow visits cease.

Within that moment of quiet time
encased in our heart's glass dome
The spirit is so brightened
For you are forever home.
~





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Comments

  1. Andrea and the Celestial KittiesDecember 13, 2019 at 10:28 AM

    Aww, love the snowglobe!

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  2. LaylasWoofDecember 13, 2019 at 4:06 PM

    I love the snowglobe and poem, so beautifully written. Actually your graphics always amaze me. Thank you for the blog hop and we hope you have a wonderful holidays with a woof from Layla

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  3. MattieDogDecember 13, 2019 at 4:43 PM

    Aw, the poem is darling - it reminded me of when we adopted our pups! They are 'home!' The snow globe is lovely too!

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  4. Tails Around the RanchDecember 15, 2019 at 1:37 PM

    Aww, so sweet and precious.

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  5. Dash Kitten CrewDecember 16, 2019 at 12:58 AM

    I love your poem,,it says so much about loss.

    I need to drop by on Fridays more.

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  6. HollyDecember 16, 2019 at 4:22 AM

    Aww I love your snow globe! Your reindogs are very cute in it. The poem is a lovely remembrance for them too.

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  7. DawgBloggerDecember 16, 2019 at 4:06 PM

    I love blog hops. But recently I don't really have any posts that would be appropriate.

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  8. BethDecember 16, 2019 at 5:48 PM

    Your poem is really touching! I love the graphic as well.

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  9. Sweet PurrfectionsDecember 16, 2019 at 7:08 PM

    Such a cute snow globe! I keep forgetting to join the hops

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