Snow

He who has not seen the snow,
Has yet to glimpse real purity.
The million frozen glitters of truth
Forever in prematurity.

He who has not seen white’s world,
Has yet to sense pure souls.
And all the innocence of before
And prior to the tolls.

He who has not seen white’s tears,
Weeping in the greatest glory,
Has never been in beauty’s spell
Or the sweetest childhood story.

He who has not seen the snow,
Has never learned to clean,
Never felt real and forgiven,
Or wonder what it all can mean.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Gauthier Avatar
October 1, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Beautiful poem, Rachel ~
Steinmetz Avatar
October 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Thank you so much!
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October 3, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Thank you so much!
Freie Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Beautiful poem Rachel, if we were all as pure as the driven snow, we'd be in a second ice age now. Dreams of chill burgers and icicle fries drift thru my frozen tundra!
Steinmetz Avatar
October 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Thank you so much!
Steinmetz Avatar
October 3, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Thank you so much!
Kauffman Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Amazing perceptions born from a poet who watches the world with a poet’s eye, Rachel. Welcome to the soup! This poem is tender. Blessings to you.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Very nice, Rachel! Welcome to PS!
Steinmetz Avatar
October 3, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Thank you very much!!
Hind Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I love love it!! A fav- am glad to become acquainted with you. :)
Steinmetz Avatar
October 3, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Thank you so much! So am I!!
Rose  Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Oh dear poetess, how much beauty can this hold, enough to capture my heart, beautifully told, great writing keep sharing, this was a delight to read :)
Steinmetz Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Thanks so much! Thanks for the encouragement!
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