The night was cruel
As it was darker and colder,
She tried to wrap her bones around her flesh,
She tried to cover her all up with her short hair..
She kept the clothes warm
Much little she had,
She felt her legs getting numb
She felt the thorns behind her back.
The snow was falling from heaven to earth
A nearby house cried in joy and laughter,
She just closed her eyes
And prayed for a house on fire
Manoj Kalita
