I STAY WARM

The wind howls outside,
Rattling windows;
Whistling through cracks in the wall;
Driving snow and rain like cattle.

The temperature drops,
Frosting the air;
Turning the world hard as stone;
Daring people to go outside.

I tuck myself in,
Warm and happy;
Sheltered from outer cruelty;
I stay warm and well in my soul.