“Misty woods…”
“Tracks of a lone wayfarer…”
A Dusting of Snow
A chill is in the air,
misty woods foreshadowing
winter’s first snowfall.
A dusting of snow…
tracks of a lone wayfarer
on forest byway.
A dusting of snow
lies softly on fallen leaves,
touches trees with white.
Melting snow streaks windowpanes…
We watch winter’s first snow fall.
“A dusting of snow…”
“Melting snow streaks windowpanes…” Photos used by permission of the photographer.
Copyright© 2024 by Cheryl Batavia
Books by Cheryl Batavia. Art from Mainspring Books, publisher of Earthly Days.
Earthly Days
Gulf Coast Poet 
Wow Cheryl 💖it is a beautiful snowfall in words. Love this. Beautiful pics as well
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Thank you, Venky, for your kind words. ❤ I am so happy that you like the poem and the photos. Best wishes for health, and happiness in 2024!
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Always my pleasure Cheryl 💖
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Love that second stanza. Great work!
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Thank you so much, Bart! Happy you enjoyed the poem. I especially liked the photo that inspired that stanza. ❤
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The row of trees, like streaks down the windows. A thought reading your line, “Melting snow streaks windowpanes” just above your photos. Beautiful post, Cheryl. 💗
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What an interesting observation, Michele! Wish I had noticed that similatity! Glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you for your kind response! ❤
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You’re welcome, Cheryl. 😊
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Cheryl, this is pure magic! The imagery of misty woods, winter’s first snowfall, and the delicate touch of snow on fallen leaves is beautifully crafted. I felt like I was right there, witnessing the lone wayfarer’s tracks on a forest byway. Well done!
~David
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Thank you, David, for your kind response! Your thoughtful comment is deeply appreciated! Though I haven’t seen snow for many years, I remember it well. My friend’s photos brought memories flooding back to me.
Much love to you and your family! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Sweet poem Cheryl. The first snow of the winter is really special.Though we do not have them here, I enjoy the snow wherever I get them.💖
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I am happy that you enjoyed the poem, Mousumi! It never snows here either, but the photos my friend took stirred memories of snowy winters. Thank you so much for your kind comment. Wishing you a visit to the snow. ❤
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Yes it would be very exhilarating, being among the soft and prestine snow. Thanks Cheryl for your generous wish. ❤❤❤
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Beautiful, Cheryl! 🤎❤️🧡
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Thank you so much, Filipa. So glad you liked the poem! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Your poems are lovely, Cheryl, and put the reader in each scene. When I first saw your title, I was worried that you left Florida for a northern state. 💖
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I am delighted that you enjoyed the post, Eugi. Your kind words made my day! ❤
The photos, a Christmas gift from the photographer, brought back vivid memories of living in PA and VA and enjoying snow. I usually choose photos after writing a poem, but in this case, I used the photos as inspiration.
Have a great week! ❤
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My pleasure, Cheryl, and have a wonderful week ahead.
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haha me too, Eugi! lovely poem & pix, Cheryl
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Thank you, da-AL. ❤ So happy you like the post! How effortlessly rumors are started. I didn't mean to…honest! ❤
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Thank you, Cheryl.
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Beautiful poem Cheryl, it would almost make me like snow if it weren’t already winter up here 🙂 Maggie
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Thank you so much, Maggie. ❤ Glad you enjoyed the poem. For the first 45 years of my life I enjoyed snow. For the last 29 years, I have lived in Florida where it never snows. Though I have great memories of playing in the snow, I don't miss the realities!
Time for a trip to the tropics, maybe? 🙂
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How lovely a poem to capture the magic of winter’s first snow. ❤
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Thank you, Layla for your kind comment. ❤ Virginia is lovely in the snow. Enjoy.
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So beautifully written capturing the gorgeous first snow in all it’s glory, Cheryl. I love your repeat as well. 💓❤️
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Cindy, thank you for your lovely response to the poem. ❤ ❤ ❤ I am so happy you like it!
The photos given to me by the photographer as a Christmas gift brought back vivid memories of snow and were the inspiration for the poem. Though I have great memories of fun in the snow, I don't miss the work and inconvenience it brings.
Have a great week! ❤
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You’re so very welcome Cheryl. I love you could pull the memories up without the hassle of being there. Did I say that? lol.
what a lovely gift.
Thanks a lot and you too❣️
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Your words make me want to see snowfall even more now🫣
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A little trip to see the snow might be nice, Sheereen! I really enjoyed snow when I was younger and lived where it snows. 🙂
I hope all is well with you. Have a great week! ❤ ❤ ❤
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I am good Cheryl! My place did have winters but no snow!
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A beautiful poem of winter, Cheryl! ❄️❤️
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Thank you, Ingrid. So happy you enjoyed the poem! ❤ Have a lovely week!
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What a lovely depiction of first snowfall, both in words and pics! I love the imagery in your words. Well penned, Cheryl!
I have experienced rainfall only a few times in Kashmir, Shimla and Sikkim, but every year I make it a point to enjoy the first rainfall.
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Thank you for your beautiful response, KK. ❤ It means a lot to me.
The first rainfall marks the change of seasons, as well as being beautiful and life-giving! It is soul-satisfying to live in harmony with nature.
October is usually the beginning of our dry season here, but this year, it continues to rain, and the grass is still green. Crazy weather!
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You’re welcome, Cheryl!
El nino effect is everywhere. Today it rained here too. It’s becoming colder now.
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El Nino. I hadn’t thought of that, KK, but it does make sense. I guess I was too focused on the idea of climate change. 🙂
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Beautiful, i could almost feel it. An almost tactile description of the chill in the air and then the first snowfall.
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Thank you, Diti, for your lovely comment! ❤ I'm so happy you enjoyed the poem. Wishing you health and happiness in 2024.
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Thanks and to you, too. Have a wonderful 2024.🥰
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No snow here, as yet, just frost meaning slippery footpaths! Lovely poem & photos. Happy 2024. 🙋♂️
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Thank you for your kind remarks, Ashley. ❤ Wishing you good footing on the slippery footpaths and a healthy and happy New Year!
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Photos and words that are comfy to cozy up to on this Monday – new start to the week.
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Glad you enjoyed the post, Laura. Thank you for your kind words. Have a great week! ❤
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I love the misty woods and the line, “lies softly on fallen leaves,” reminding me of how peaceful and quiet snow can be. I miss that.
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Thank you JoAnna for sharing your thoughts. I am surprised you don’t get snow. How about up in the mountains?
Hope your week is going well! ❤
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We haven’t had snow here on the coast in a few years. We had ice a couple years ago. I have loved seeing snow in the mountains, but the timing has not been right lately. My week is going well. I hope yours is too. ❤
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Nature in fact is the best poetry created by the Almighty and the lines depicting that undoubtedly the best lines. Thanks, Cheryl.
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What a lovely response JM. You are right, of course! My pleasure to write about nature! Have a great weekend! ❤
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Lovely poem and photos!
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Thank you so much, Dawn! ❤ Happy you enjoyed the post!
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what a delightful sensation … one I barely know 🙂
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Snow is beautiful, Kate, but it s inconvenient and dangerous on the highway. I have wonderful memories of snow, but I don’t miss it.
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lol I’ve seen it a few times but I do prefer my temperate climates 🙂
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It’s very atmospheric. I shivered and felt cold as I read. Good descriptive writing.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Lawrence. ❤ Glad you enjoyed the poem. Spring is just around the corner!
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Thanks for sharing this lovely piece, Cheryl. This beautifully captures the magic of winter. ❄️
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Glad you enjoyed the post, Ritish! ❤ Thank you so much for your kind words!
Have a great week!
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My pleasure, Cheryl ❤ Wishing you all the best, my friend.
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I’ve seen snowfall only once when we went on a trip to Kashmir. There I also visited the woods and your poem took me there again. Beautiful pictures too!
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Thank you so much, Jay. ❤ So glad the post stirred pleasant memories! The photos, a Christmas present from the photographer, brought back memories for me too. They were the inspiration for the poem. I haven't seen snow for many years.
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Excellent photography. So beautiful snow fall. Beautiful poem. So inspiring words written in poem. Never I saw the snow fall.
“A dusting of snow…
tracks of a lone wayfarer
on forest byway.” Lovely & nature beauty recommend in this lines.
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Thank you for your lovely response, Rajkkhoja. I hope you get the opportunity to enjoy snow sometime. ❤ ❤ ❤
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You are most welcome, Cheryl ❤️! Your kindly reply to my poor comment, you make my happy morning 🌄!
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Gorgeous dusting of snow.
We got something similar here but in February.
This poem and photos are are a mood brightener. Love them. Thanks.
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Glad to hear the post is a mood brightener for you, Selma! Thank you so much for your beautiful comment! <3
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I love the path through the woods. There is nothing like the fallen leaves and that first snowfall. Do you miss Virginia?
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Hi Dwight, Yes, I do miss Virginia sometimes, especially the Shenandoah National Park. I know I will never hike to another waterfall. I am just glad I enjoyed the park while I was there. You must miss Virginia sometimes as well, but at least, you still have a little snow! XO
Happy weekend!
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Yes, I do miss the beautiful mountains being close by. We are almost in SC here in this area so snow is very minimal.
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