Little Gymnasts

 Author's Note: While I was sitting in class watching the blizzard outside, I was inspired by its beauty and uniqueness. 

Floating, flying,

Twisting, turning,
Little gymnasts flipping through the air

Practicing for the big recital that would be the snowstorm.

The parents holding their breath as they do death defying stunts.

Gasps of awe as they land the perfect stunt.

White whirlwinds of talented little flakes.

Blizzards as we see them, but the ‘big’ recital in their eyes.

Judges sit in the stands waiting for the mistakes to come.

Their whole careers depend on this crucial performance.

The little snowflakes may have similar stunts,

Every routine is original and sassy or sweet and kind.

But just like people and fingerprints:

No two are alike.