What Makes This Poem Beautiful? Snow and Happiness Summary

Back in his hotel room, Ka feels the poem bubbling out of him with thoughts of the snow, childhood memories and the image of Ipek. This poem was titled "Snow," and he gazed out the window at the falling snow as he finished writing. A knock on the door brought Ipek to his doorstep, delivering a letter to him that he quickly tosses aside.

Ipek tells him that the director's condition has worsened, surprising Ka as he had thought the man had died when he was shot, but apparently he is clinging to life. Ipek tells Ka that she heard that Muhtar had been released but was badly beaten, and Ka tells her that he has just met with Blue. Ipek urges Ka to open the letter, which turns...