Why don't fish have legs? And why don't birds have little hands? And now that we're at it, why don't humans lay eggs?

I am a spice that comes from a flower. I am as red as I can be. I'm also VERY expensive by weight.

Frozen fractals drifting down, From the clouds, yet make no sound. A frigid blanket on the earth, To chase away near a hearth.

I'm not a blanket, yet I cover the ground; a crystal from heaven that doesn't make a sound. What am I?

when i was a girl i had short golden hair in the wind i'd whirl, sisters everywhere now i am old and my hair is white the winds blow cold-- my hair takes flight!