Dust of the earth clings stubborn here,
no bath or scrubbing removes the smear;
yet snowflake’s true core is dust of the earth –
a crystallized raiment imparting true worth.
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Moisture in the air condenses at cold temperatures; each flake has its beginning in a molecule of dust, and grows in beauty as it joins its brethren. A lesson here, perhaps?
Meanwhile, Melody Muses... 
Wow, a sermon message in 4 lines of lovely verse–you’re amazing, I tell everyone, you’re amazing!
🙂 Theology for the ADD? *giggle*
Good one, Mel!!! I don’t know about ADD, but this I do know: bloggers are not so great and focusing all the way through a post….some days it makes me cranky, and I have to mainline some more of His Grace!
Definitely a lesson.
Thank you! 🙂
Melody, your picture is so dainty and elegant! (Oh, I love them blue skies of yours!) Your poem is both an intriguing spiritual and science lesson. You’ve got my wheels turning today…
Blessings ~ Wendy
Hopefully those wheels aren’t slipping on the ice? 🙂
🙂 No – just needing to keep well lit up in our foggy atmosphere!
Lovely image and metaphor!
Thanks Betty! 🙂 I think it is so beautiful how nature by its very – er, nature, can teach us about our value and significance!
I love learning here! The lessons are so grace-filled! Thank you and God bless you!
Thanks Debbie! Your words are always balm to a tired soul…
I do so love your poetry and their accompanying images, Melody. Also the many lessons to be learned here. Bless you.
Thanks Lizzie! How are your photography adventures going?
Quietly, at the moment, Melody. I’m waiting for a good snowfall, to get some decent photos. We’ve only had a slight covering up to now. I’m also busy having a major de-cluttering session which is keeping me occupied. I decided to have an early spring clean, so that I can start on my garden as soon as the warmer weather arrives.
I see you’ve been having masses of snow – such a wonderful subject, especially as you have a knack of catching the light at the best times. I’m still waiting for the results of the OU course, due out mid March. Have a lovely day. 🙂
Clean while the cleaning bug hits, Lizzie! Its’ such a great feeling to get rid of some of life’s clutter! We’ve had lots of snow, with more in the forecast – plenty of great photo opportunities lie around in every direction! Here’s to some snow for YOU! 🙂
That is a very nice metaphor. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Imelda! 🙂