Their Seasonal Angel S. Cat Oct 22/03 A quaint tiny cottage nestled amid a stand of trees In old mother Russia, buried so deep in the wood Longing for a child on which to lavish their love This lonely old couple, so childless there stood In sadness and sorrow, out the window they peeked Daily they watched neighbour's children at play Tossing their snowballs and building their forts Wishing with all their hearts, to have one this day As the sun softly glistened on the newly fallen snow An idea occured to the man, he shouted with glee "We'll build us a snow maiden, a lovely daughter So hurry, bundle up quickly and then come with me" They set right to work, lovingly fashioned her quick She was lovely and light, quite a sight to behold The love from their hearts soon brought her to life Daughter of enchantment, snowflakes and the cold Long flowing hair and eyes blue as the midday skies "God be thanked said the wife for a child such as thee" She twirled all around and skipped through the snow Tasting the wet snowflakes and laughing with such glee Thinking to bundle her up, protect her and warm her Into the quaint cottage they took their new child As they dressed her in furs all sparkling and white The maiden informed them this cottage is too mild Don't worry she told them, the cold bothers me not "I'll dance in the moonlight, promise not to get lost I'm a child of the winter, the north winds and the ice I dance with the snowflakes, play tag with Jack Frost" Winter passed quickly, much to this couples dismay Each day she would greet them all covered in snow Then spring crept softly closer, the temperature rose This couple they loved her and begged her not to go She watched them weep and heard their sad laments Sighing with a heavy heart, she bid them a fond adieu "When spring has passed, summer and fall will unfold Look for me, I'll return in winter, to your love so true."