A cool December morning! Today I rose much earlier than usual I watch the night stealing away Like an accused convict under cover
Sunlight peeks through the leaves. In the haze of overhanging mist, Only the blurred silhouette of trees in sight The crows have begun their raucous call
The leaves of grass are misted with dew A cool zephyr blows from the south Clouds float like shredded cotton Even Sirius, the brightest star has paled
Life is slowly beginning to unfold And men like shadows have begun to move The sun has now climbed to the Eastern hills In scintillating glory like a mighty king
Shattering the mist with his lance like beams He exults like a victorious warrior His crystal rays rouse the sleeping birds And they begin their chorus in wondrous rhyme
I enjoy the sweetness of this lovely morn In serene silence, I stand and watch The light that slowly fills the Earth, Dispelling all trace of overhanging darkness!
Unlike the Winter of the West, here in most parts of India it is very mild and sweetly pleasant with clear blue skies, bright sun and cool mornings and evenings. This is the best time of the year, here in the place where I live. The morning air carries the scent of opening flowers, so refreshing and giving an exotic feel !