Chugging along in a cog wheel train Up the mountain focussing on the beauty Of the Swiss Alpine Range - a visual treat And standing atop Europe's highest peak Leaves one revelling in the glory of nature With deep blue skies and bright sunshine Adding to the splendour of the mountains Sunbeams dance on the fresh snow piled up Like mounds of freshly whipped up cream Hesitant steps are taken for fear of leaving A dark black trail in the pristine surroundings But the temptation to sink into the snow is too great Inhibitions are soon shed and people are on their knees Scooping up snow to create the largest snowman ever Realisation dawns that a lot of effort will be required Yet no one gives up and an hour later the body is ready Then comes the head, the eyes are two black buttons The mouth is a red hairclip and a hook the nose A woollen scarf is wound around snowman's neck and As the creators step back to admire their handiwork Cameras go into action to capture this work of art A wondrous moment meant to be savoured forever
