The sun on the snow is blinding
my boots squeak-crunch through the drifts
the world under my feet falls away
The frozen lake is calling to me
‘Come see my white sweep, stretching out’ –
the sun on the snow is blinding
Stepping onto the unwalkable world
Fish, turtles and beavers far below me
my boots squeak-crunch through the drifts
Crossing the lake, my mind tilts in wonder
I am between the earth and sky on this glacial surface
the world under my feet falls away
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A Little Bit of Everything, With Love 
This is so lovely, Lisa. Every sensation of snow, ice, earth, and sky comes alive in this cascade! I especially lived the third stanza. Brilliant.
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Thank you so much, Dora!
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Wonderful, Lisa!
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Thank you, Nancy!
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Love this Lisa !
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Thank you very much, Maggie!
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Lisa, it feels like you are exploring another planet. I like the wonder that you feel in being there.
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It feels so magical to me to walk on the lake. I love it. Thank you, Lisa
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You are very welcome ❤
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Ahh–exactly this, Lisa. You’ve captured it from the “squeak-crunch” to the wonder. Your frozen lake and my frozen river are part of the earth but seem otherworldly.
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Oh, I’m so happy you can understand ❤️
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I can! 💙
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It does (fall away) all too literally every year here in Fairbanks- especially when some drunkass Alaskan or another decided to take his truck out for a spin- on the river.. heheheh
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Lol!! Oh, I can’t believe it!
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I love the phrase “stepping onto the unwalkable world” and the wonder of the creatures below the surface of the lake in winter!
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Thank you so much! That was my favorite part, too. ❤️
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My pleasure Lisa
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The wonder of snow can be amazing… and with ice even more so.
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Thank you, Bjorn! I agree.
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