It's funny that after over 30 years in Illinois it took my retirement for me to stop and marvel at the miracle of snowflakes. I knew it was always there. You could see its miniature beauty when it would land on my black coat. But I didn't take the time to really study them. But now as I contemplate our move to Hawaii and the prospect that I would no longer be able to see them, the crystal wonders are even more precious. I'm looking out my window and it looks sunny and bright. Today is the first day of spring! But this is the midwest. We're expecting a snowstorm tomorrow! Who knows? Maybe I'll get a last chance to enjoy the miracles of winter.
Spoken like a true contemplative, dear K. Maybe many of us miss seeing this beauty because we would actually have to stop moving and be still, be attentive, bend over or even kneel down. Thanks for this reminder.
ReplyDeleteWonderous that you caught in a photo the lightness and separateness of the flakes.