Snow Flakes by Emily Dickinson

I counted till they danced so

Their slippers leaped the town,

And then I took a pencil

To note the rebels down.

And then they grew so jolly

I did resign the prig,

And ten of my once stately toes

Are marshalled for a jig!

         Emily Dickinson #36, "Snow Days"

Description,

This poem is such a great description of waking up to a snowfall. Louisville Ky has had a very unusual year, 2025, for winter weather. This poem captures the moment so well, watching the flakes fall down, trying to analyze and determine the amount, which will depend on if I can get out with the car and go to work.  But the snow grows in size and amount, until I finally, "resign the prig," pump my fists, and "Marshall" my toes for a "jig"!

This is a good lesson to, refrain from over analyzing or judging something, instead join the dance and have fun!

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