Apricity

By Ritvik Sharma

When the sun neither rises nor shines 

on the poles with a lightless half-year, 

yet it is a wonder of the world 

people exulting with cheer.

In the cold dry snow 

where most freeze to death, 

emerges a spark of light 

with each condensing breath. 

An ounce of compassion 

a glimmer of brilliance 

faith to change the wintry world 

preaching love, not resilience.

This warmth melts the sadness,

brings some hope in your life.

the one saving grace from above,

when sorrow and despair were rife.

So appreciate it while it's there 

the warmth in the bleakest of days, 

the apricity in your life 

one you hope will forever stay.

By Ritvik Sharma