Snow

"The Broken Mirror" by David Berman (1999)

This Berman poem acts as a complete opposite to “Snow.” A villanelle, this poem shows Berman’s range as a poet. Even though this poem is written in strict form with rhyme and meter, its images and use of surreal juxtaposition mimic “Snow.” Additionally, the feeling of coldness and depression present in “Snow” also appears in this poem.

"Random Rules" by Silver Jews (1998)

One of Silver Jews’ most popular songs, the lyrics of “Random Rules” are similar to the lines in “Snow” because of the jumps in place and time, and the strange metaphysical imagery throughout the song. Similar to “The Broken Mirror,” the lyrics and music bask in a melancholy, cold tone where the poet seems highly cognizant of the world and humanity, but at the same time, the poet feels distant and alone.

"The Snowman" by Wallace Stevens (1921)

Wallace Stevens is considered one of the most influential poets of the early-20th century. Stevens’s poem “The Snowman” is one of his most studied. Berman listed Stevens as an influence, and knowing that, it is easy to see the connection in tone and scene between “Snow” and “The Snowman.