Snug By The Fire

 
Snow is drifting lazily
outside my window pane.
The frigid grip of winter
has settled in again.

The scent of burning pine
wafts from a crackling fire,
while children sip hot chocolate
dressed in outdoor attire.

As I sit warm and cozy
in the fire’s glow,
my window is a picture
lightly framed with snow. 


 november 2002
© Janet Reid