Snowfall

A poem encouraging a sense of gratitude for the people who bring kindness into our lives.

Photo by Caro Henry

Morning breaks in soft white sheets,  
each flake a quiet note landing gently  
on rooftops and windowsills.  

I stand by the frost-laced glass,  
thinking of those whose kindness  
has shaped my days  
in small, steady moments  
like snow settling without sound.  

Their warmth is a contrast  
to cold air,  
a gentle heat that softens edges  
and fills empty spaces  
with calm and care.  

In this stillness, I see how kindness  
moves quietly,  
covering rough patches,  
making coarse places softer,  
and life a little more whole.  

Snow falls, and I am reminded—  
beauty grows  
in places touched by gentle hands.

Author’s Note

When I wrote “Snowfall,” I wanted to capture a quiet moment, standing still, watching snow fall, and reflecting on kindness. It’s not about deep explanations or complicated ideas. Instead, it’s about feeling something gentle and real, like how kindness can soften the hard parts of life.

I keep coming back to a thought from Tracy K. Smith, a former U.S. Poet Laureate, who said it’s okay not to understand poetry fully. Sometimes, poetry doesn’t need to be clear or perfect in meaning. It can simply nudge us, making a feeling rise inside or reminding us of something important.

“Snowfall” and all my poems are meant to be that kind of nudge. You don’t have to analyze every word. Maybe “Snowfall” will remind you of someone who showed you kindness, or a moment when you felt a small warmth in a cold time. Poetry can work quietly, like snowfall itself, touching parts of us without making a sound.

I hope “Snowfall” stirs something gentle within you, even if it doesn’t answer all your questions. Sometimes, that’s enough.

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