Snow

When I look at the world

I see people in love.

I see people at work

All the time.

Their struggles are great.

Their pains are so real.

Joy and happiness

Are there a lot too.

Poignant tears are shed

Late at night.

I rejoice in our differences,

Each one is unique.

I trust in our likenesses,

Our connecting links.

The blanket of snow

Is important to all.

It highlights differences

In its own special way.

More than just background

To our Christmas show,

It symbolizes God's blessing

On us here below.

If you see man's differences

When you look at the world,

Look too for his humanity,

Our blanket of snow.

October, 1980