I sense an unfamiliar brightness, and very soon, I'm awake.
I go to my window, which is covered with tiny snowflakes.
As far as the eye can see, there's a carpet of pure white: 
It's a magnificent and beautiful, but still rather rare, sight.
                
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Stanzaic structure glides like silk off satin...Where I am, I could go for some fresh, cooling snow...It was 94 today...in the shade! Solid Penning, young lady, indeed! ~FjR~