Winners of the 20-Word Snowman Love Story Contest (and Happy Thanksgiving!)

The problem was that I enjoyed ALL OF THEM!

So difficult, but I narrowed it down to 5 finalists and 2 winners. I hope you enjoy the selection! And to my American friends: Happy Thanksgiving!

2 FIRST PLACE WINNERS (TIED):

Not even the sun can come between us

Your wet scarf now chills my neck. The last of you drips down my chest; I hope it never dries. -Sarah Kennedy

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Snow Blind

He lost his eyes to sunshine; his smile to chipmunk cheeks. A rabbit stole his nose. Expressionless, I loved him. -Tracey Coveart

5 FINALISTS:

Her First Snowman

His button eyes, her buttonless sweater. Sitting in Mom's car, she cried for her snowman, alone in the cold darkness. -Ani Banerjee

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Just Before Spring Thaw

She saw his carrot nose was pointing toward someone else, but still she clung on, smothering him until he disappeared. -Louella Lester

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Man in the Snow

Body. Head. Coal-eyes. Carrot-nose. Big as her. Still and steadfast. She'd made him up. Just like all of the others. -Dave Alcock

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Snowman Love

Now the sun warms the trees and shrubs, and the snow thins on the grass, my tears soaking her body. -Jeff Friedman

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Mr Right Is A Cold Sonofabitch

He’s happy, his button eyes bright, stick arms extended. I tell him my secrets. Then the damn sun melts him. -Susan Isreal