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My Daughter’s Poem About a Snowman Gets Philosophical

The Midwest has been enveloped in a blanket of white, courtesy of an unprecedented snowstorm that surprised us all. Schools are closed, roads are silent, and kids everywhere are reveling in this unexpected winter break. Amidst the snowball fights and the construction of countless snowmen, my youngest daughter handed me a piece of paper with a shy smile.

My youngest daughter’s poem:

I made a snow dog and kept it. 
Then it slept by my bed 
and melted away, 
and left a puddle.

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Upon hearing it, my oldest immediately chimed in, “That’s kind of depressing.” But as I pondered those simple lines, I couldn’t help but see the profound beauty tucked within them. Life doesn’t pause, but perhaps that’s what makes each moment so precious. Even as snow falls, it reminds us of the fleeting nature of time.

We sat together, the three of us, discussing how art speaks differently to each person. We agreed that poems are to be interpreted by the individual; we all take what we must or want from them. To one, it might be a tale of loss, but to another, it’s a story of cherished memories and the inevitability of change. Snow, in this respect, can symbolize both permanence and change.

Stay warm, cherish each moment, and perhaps pen a little poem of your own. Who knows what reflections it might bring? ❄️✨

What are your thoughts? Are your kids enjoying the extended break as well? Have they shared any of their own poems about snow?

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