In snow-covered backyard, garden is without bloom
Lonely is my heart and silence pervades the room
Frigid wind is forgetful
Who is to knock on door today
Leaves, lost in their own thoughts
Frugal is the conversation
Time is in prison today, hourglass broken
The bird is caged in here emotions fenced
Hearth is cluttered and fire burned out
Dancing shadows from yonder land
Beaming upon television
Breathe not life in still room
Yet the crisp cool richness of afternoon
Invites me calmly
Come! bathe in my hue for once
‘Cause I am part of your life.
Savita Tyagi
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/winter-afternoon/
