Winter's Embrace

In the stillness of a winter's night,
When the world is cloaked in shimmering white,
A symphony of silence begins to play,
As Winter extends its icy sway.

The moonlight dances on the snow,
Casting shadows in a soft, gentle glow,
A frosty breath escapes every creature,
Caught in Winter's embrace, a magical feature.

The trees stand bare, their branches adorned,
With crystals of frost, delicately formed,
Nature's artwork in a frozen trance,
Capturing the essence of Winter's advance.

A hush descends upon the land,
A tranquil quiet, so beautifully grand,
The earth wrapped in a quilt of snow,
As Winter's touch continues to grow.

Footprints mark the pristine ground,
A testament to life's journey around,
Each step leaving traces of the past,
In Winter's grasp, memories cast.

The air is crisp, a biting cold,
Yet, tales of warmth in stories told,
Fireside whispers and cocoa's delight,
Create a haven from the Winter night.

As daylight fades, the stars emerge,
A celestial tapestry, a cosmic surge,
A reminder of the vastness above,
In Winter's embrace, a cosmic love.

Frozen lakes mirror the heavens high,
Reflecting the beauty of the sky,
Ice crystals twinkle in the moon's soft light,
A mesmerizing spectacle, a Winter's night.

The creatures of the wild find repose,
In burrows and nests, in Winter's throes,
A cycle of rest, a time to dream,
In the heart of Winter, a serene scheme.

Yet, amid the cold and quiet air,
Hope resides, a promise rare,
For Winter's embrace is but a phase,
Leading to the warmth of Spring's gentle blaze.

So, let us cherish this season's grace,
In the tapestry of time and space,
For Winter's embrace, though cold and bold,
Holds secrets of beauty, untold.

-Khushi Kaul