Howard Nemerov

The American poet, novelist, and critic Nemerov was born on March 1, 1920, in New York City, to David and Gertrude, nee Russek, Nemerov. He was the older brother of photographer Diane Arbus. Their father was the

Snowflakes

by Howard Nemerov (1920–91)

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Not slowly wrought, nor treasured for their form

In heaven, but by the blind self of the storm

Spun off, each driven individual

Perfected in the moment of his fall.

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