Cat Experiences Snow for the First Time

He nudged the door open with his head. A hush poured in. No bees, no chirping,

just the soft sound of falling snow. Derpy stepped out, one paw, then another.

The ground felt cool, but fluffy. Not wet yet, just a soft powder

under his pads. A tiny flake floated down and landed right on his nose. He blinked and went

cross-eyed to look at it. It sparkled for one heartbeat, then melted into

a tiny drop. "Cold," Derpy said, surprised, then laughed his quiet cat laugh.

He looked up and saw more snowflakes tumbling slowly through the air, each one different,

each one special.