---------------------Lyrics by Mary Ellen---------------------
The snowman in the yard won’t last
The seasons melt away too fast.
For birds his carrot nose, a feast.
Some good will come of it at least.
I’ll miss his big black cool, coal eyes
Tho he wears them like a bad disguise.
His happy smile a glad retreat
Melts sadly at the hint of heat.
The scarf I lent has blown away.
His hats still there, I checked today.
The wind has etched an icy sweater
Momma couldn’t have knit one any better.
His heart for now is safe I know
Buried deep within the snow.
A gift from winter’s first big storm
The only thing that keeps him warm.
I’ll keep an eye on you my friend
As winter finds its seasons end.
I’ll watch over you until the spring.
And start the gathering.
I’ll gather up your eyes and smile
Thinking of you all the while.
Your tall felt hat I’ll put away
Until another winters day.
And when your heart at last is bared
I’ll gather it to me, so don’t be scared.
Keeping it safe, have no worries
Until the next years winter flurries.
