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