“It’s snowing, it’s snowing
look, Mama, look!”
The cheers ring through the house
a blustery wind outside
falling snow coating the leaves and grass
the joy of a first snow
as seen through the eyes of children.
From the inside looking out
the day seems cold
and harsh
but the light in my children’s eyes
tell me otherwise.
Can I see everything this way?
Full of wonder and joy
possibilities abounding
hope in every corner
grace under every toy
love with open arms.
The first snow reminds me
this early November day
that God keeps surprising us
showing us the beauty of creation
the marvel of a single snowflake
the twinkle in a child’s eye.
Teach me to see with the eyes of children
full of wonder and joy
help me to listen
to the whisper of the wind
the lone bird’s song
the candle’s flicker of flames
help me to smell
the warm scent of fire
warm coffee
fresh bread from the oven.
This day
this life
all of creation
a gift of God’s design
calling for us to notice
and revel in the beauty
and pause
for just a moment
to see the goodness of God.
Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is an ordained ELCA pastor, mother of two, and spouse of an ELCA pastor. She lives with her family in Cole Camp, MO. You can read more at her website or follow her work on Facebook.