WINTER'S CONCERT

The most magnificent silence ever heard,

Winter time, past midnight,
A lonely, deserted, distant hill,
Whitest landscape, purest moonlight.

Breathe gently and deep; don't disturb the air,
Be still; make no motion at all,
Listen intently -- hush -- not a sound,
I think you will hear the snow fall.

No sound more profound, orchestrated by God,
Few have such privileged ear,
Snow kisses your face with a veil of white lace,
You're now dressed for the concert, my dear.

©2000 Virginia [Ginny] Ellis
[WINTER SCENE ©David, by middle child]