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{Straight From the Heart} *The Silence of the Snowfall* 2/6/01
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The Silence Of The Snowfall
By Dee Ann E. L. Horvath
Being consumed by the hush that has befallen the land
And almost blinded by the pure whiteness
Of this winter wonderland
Astonished at the magnificence of the beauty of it all
Appreciating what a privilege to be able to view a snowfall
Nature has converted its sleeping dreary plains
Into rolling drifts of whipped cream and crystal window panes
The lifeless cold wetlands into mirrors encircled with white lace
Forests frosted with powered sugar and icing
Puts an awe on my face
Woodland animals dawning their winter apparel
Compelling me to want to blend in and be part of this marvel
Laying down and sinking into the cold and fluffy snow
A warmth surrounds my heart and I feel an inner glow
To merge once more with nature like I was at birth
And one day will again when I leave this wonderful earth
It is times like these I realize my value and my worth
Is to be a witness to such miracles
And to rejoice in winter's artwork
Now all my troubles seem infinitely small
For today I ventured out in winter's snowfall
So vast and expansive it is hard to comprehend
That the silence of the snowfall has reminded me of who I am.
By Dee Ann E. L. Horvath
Ambereye3@aol.com
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Born in Chicago Illinois in 1955. Raised partially in Wisconsin and then returned to the Chicago suburbs in 1965 where I have remained ever since. Married to my high school sweet heart for over 25 years and we have three wonderful daughters together. I enjoy life and meeting people. To me every person is a novel waiting to be read. Some are better reading than others are but there is always something to be learned. I have always been a creative and artistic individual. Recently I have found writing poetry and short stories to be my passion. I find it is a wonderful fulfilling way to express myself and relieve stress.
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/_/ \ "For I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but
\_\/\ \ Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live for the Son
\_\/ of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20
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