
The Journey of the Snowflake
By Yaquelin

05 Sep, 2023

The story of a snowflake begins high up in the sky within a soft, gray cloud. Our snowflake, Frost, is no ordinary snowflake. It's larger than others, shining brilliantly against the dull atmosphere.

As Frost begins its journey, it glides smoothly amidst a gust of icy wind, heading towards the earth with silent excitement. Frost's journey had officially begun.

First, Frost lands on the warm windowpane of a little, wooden cabin in the mountains. Not equipped to confront warmth, it experiences melting a little.

Suddenly, a young girl, Ivy, presses her small, rosy fingers against the window, pointing excitedly at Frost. Ivy admires Frost's sparkling beauty.

As the sun starts descending, the temperature drops and Frost finds its strength again. Ivy bids Frost a warm goodbye, promising to look for it in the morning.

By morning, Frost has rejoined the snowy landscape and ventures ahead. It slides down a hill, whooshing past the tall, green pine trees.

Frost lands on the fluffy tail of a squirrel named Rusty who is out searching for nuts. Startled, Rusty shakes its tail, sending Frost flying again.

Soon, Frost lands on the icy surface of a lake, joining other snowflakes. The wind is mild here and the shimmering reflections are beautiful.

Frost's journey doesn't stop here. An arctic fox named Luna drinks from the lake, incidentally swallowing Frost in a sip of cold water.

Inside Luna, Frost experiences a strange sensation, as it travels through Luna's warm body. But Luna's body cannot melt a winter snowflake like Frost completely.

Luna coughs and out pops Frost, landing softly on a cluster of red berries. What a strange, yet thrilling part of Frost's journey!

Frost then gets carried away on top of a bird feather, stuck to the wing of a bluebird named Azure, who is migrating south.

From the sky, Frost falls again, this time into a busy city. The stark contrast of the city to the mountains doesn't bother Frost. It continues its journey.

Frost lands on the icy surface of a small fountain in the park, glistening under the city lights. The journey is different but just as magical here.

A dog named Buster, excitedly playing in the snow, disturbs the fountain's tranquility, splashing water and sending Frost flying yet again.

Frost lands on a woolen scarf of an old man, Ben, who was out feeding pigeons. Ben adjusts his scarf, unknowingly helping Frost continue its journey.

Frost is then whisked away by the wind again, this time landing on a metal bell in a nearby church. The bell rings, vibrating Frost off its surface.

Frost lands on a colorful mural, a part of the city's art culture. It blends in, showcasing its sparkling beauty amid vibrant colors.

Frost's journey takes it next to a busy marketplace. It lands on a basket full of fresh oranges, adding frosty freshness to the fruit.

A young boy, Alex, picks up the frosted orange and takes it home. Frost, well hidden, is now entering a new phase in its journey.

Inside Alex's home, Frost begins to melt again. But from the window, it sees the snow outside continuing to fall. Frost, too, intends on continuing its journey.

Alex opens the window, letting the cold air in. As Frost turns into a drop of water, it evaporates and rises up to join the grey clouds.

Back in the sky, Frost, now a part of the cloud, waits for the cold air to convert it back into a lovely snowflake. The cycle will repeat.

From the sky, Frost will once again fall to the earth, ready for another adventure. Another challenge. And a new journey. It continues to be part of the winter magic.

The journey of Frost was filled with thrills, lessons, and joys. Though unassuming, a simple snowflake like Frost carries a whole world within its journey.