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Untitled \u00a9 Monika Sosnowski <\/p><\/div>\n

Perhaps because it snowed yesterday and people responded with a blizzard of pictures on social media – as evidence that the meteorological phenomenon of snow still exists, I recalled the image above. It was taken few years ago after a long night during which a gazillion of flakes blanketed everything in sight. It happened so quietly, silently really, like a\u00a0 secret celestial mission to cover the\u00a0withered bareness in whiteness and dress up the evergreens. It was a weekend so we slept in and after a laid-back breakfast ventured outside with the sincere intention of shoveling snow, at least a pathway to the car. Maybe the pathway was my responsibility while Peter worked on digging out the car. All I know is that at some point I went back inside the house to get my camera. I took 23 pictures and this was the last one.<\/p>\n

Here’s a poem by Mary Oliver from her collection titled “Evidence”:<\/p>\n

Mysteries, Yes
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous
\nto be understood.<\/p>\n

How grass can be nourishing in the
\nmouths of the lambs.
\nHow rivers and stones are forever
\nin allegiance with gravity
\nwhile we ourselves dream of rising.
\nHow two hands touch and the bonds
\nwill never be broken.
\nHow people come, from delight or the
\nscars of damage,
\nto the comfort of a poem.<\/p>\n

Let me keep my distance, always, from those
\nwho think they have the answers.<\/p>\n

Let me keep company always with those who say
\n\u201cLook!\u201d and laugh in astonishment,
\nand bow their heads.<\/p>\n

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