By Amber Kibriya

On a clear December day

A snowflake falls

Alone and exposed

It drifts to the ground

Aware of its fate

It falls with the grace of a dancer

The expected comes

And the snowflake melts

Gone as if it were never there…

But wait

Look to the skies!

Shield your eyes!

There sails a curtain of radiance

Roaming across a pale grey sky

Hundreds of thousands of snowflakes

They have come to sing winter is here!

Get out your gloves, hats, scarves, and mitts

Skates, skis, and sleds

The time for sunbathing and lemonade has passed

Now it’s time for snowmen, snow angels, and snowball fights

Oh, what a wonder winter is!

Hot chocolate, apple fritters, and Christmas cookies!

It is time for snow It’s time for fun

Winter has come!