A Cold Day in Winter

In the month of December and January in some parts of our country, the weather is very cold i.e. winter is in full swing.

The 21st of January last year was the coldest day of the year. I can never forget it. It was cloudy. An icy wind was blowing from the North. It was difficult to go out into the open so most people stayed within doors. They covered themselves with blankets. Some sat before the fire. Hot tea was in great demand. Those who went out cursed the weather. I did not go to the school that day. A shower in the afternoon made things worse. My hands were almost frozen. I wished for a sunny day. My mother gave me a cup of hot coffee. It was really soothing. I felt for the poor who lived in the open. God is really harsh upon them in winter. An extremely cold day may select a few of them for killing.