The dark cold winter night, Bring a shudder and a chill to the might The star at a distance so high. Part oblivious, because of the cloud in the sky, The severe, pouring December rain, From which even the umbrella covered, refrain. I love to stay indoors, And protect myself from the downpour. I snuggle up warm and cozy in my eider-down quilt, Watching television, sipping coffee, Plunged on my bed, with my pillow at a slight tilt Published in Daily Times, June 26th 2018.