Driving to Town Late to Mail a Letter

I like the simplicity of this poem. It is short, sweet and to the point. It paints a picture of complete solitude and comfort. The snow brings peace that is unusual for any town of any city. Now that it has snowed here, I see how the snow covers up everything and laces it with its own beauty. It brings a calming effect that the narrator enjoys and wants to bask in it longer than he or she has to. It is the type of loneliness that carries a sense of comfort with it. Being an only child, I can relate to the calming effects of isolation. There is serenity in having no one around and being able to enjoy it. Serenity Now! (Seinfeld reference, sorry I couldn’t resist)In a fast pace world it is nice to just stop and live in a moment of complete solitude. I think we sometimes are too caught up with the stresses of everyday life. Constantly having papers due or having to work an extra shift or having three tests in one week (like next week), it takes it eventually takes its toll. The author is able to identify with the internal want of many to be able to forget about everything and relax. It sounds easy to relax, but at times, it seems impossible.