A Snowflake

We are unique in all that we are

For we cannot be given

A single rating legitimately

For what we encounter accordingly

Our essence is fallible and distinct

Not equaling another in comparison

Only shared is our own humanity

Overgeneralization of self leads to insanity

For like the snowflake we are

Drifting toward the final destination

Some land hard bruising their delicate form

Others gently glide alighting easily

Some are compact into others

Others alight on glass to see

The world as it is in their view

With others obtaining knowledge

Linking to preferential self philosophy

But when the snowflake realizes

Their uniqueness

Then can self-acceptance be obtained

For the snowflake is to be admired

For it holds beauty unto itself

Like no other snowflake

And can be loosened from the compact others

Set adrift by the gentle wind

To carry them away to constructiveness

Knowing they are constantly changing

Learning to judge only circumstance not self

Knowing that although never perfect

For no snowflake can be judged perfect

But internalizing their self-acceptance

Through hard work and energy

Obtain their beauty unto themselves

Perhaps not perfectly or for all time

But will shine brightly without resignation

For the legend they have become in the end

Carolee Dennis-Woosley

August 12, 2012