The Legend of the Snowflake Long ago when the earth was young there were two great elemental tribes, the Hydrogen and the Oxygen living in peace and harmony. Then, one day on the vast hot plains they met. And as often happens, some became bonded, two Hydrogen to one Oxygen. And this was called water and it was good. Now the whole world rejoiced. The wind sang and drums filled the sky. Rains poured from up above and the air filled with steam. The fiery earth was subdued and cooled. Soon waters gathered and made great oceans. Life in great profusion and splendor burst forth and drank deeply and richly of the water. Soon came a time when the skies turned dark. The world became dark and and all was cold, frozen in a deep fear and winter sadness. The water wept tears that turned to ice. But all at once, a joyous miracle occurred. In the clouds above, tiny crystals formed. And they began to dance and grow as more and more linked together. They built delicate lattice snowflakes of intricate unending complexities that floated down through the air bringing awe, hope, and joy to all. And so now, in winter’s bleak cold, we look forward to the snowflakes and rejoice in their beauty and mystery for they give us hope of life renewed. This then is the legend of the snowflake. What I have told here is true, six-fold true and now you know. Just examine a snowflake and you will see. ~ Author Unknown ~