The First Day of Winter

Told in a rhythm reminiscent of The Twelve Days of Christmas, a snowman’s tale begins, On the first day of winter my best friend gave to me…a red cap with a gold snap. The benefactor continues to deck out the snowman with two bright blue mittens for his stick hands; five birdseed pockets; nine big black buttons for his eyes, nose, and front; and, finally, 10 salty peanuts for his wintry toes. (more…)