Artwork by Vibha Surya
Warmth by Ila Railkar
Winter mornings
Pink nose and cheeks
Sleeping in without a care for school
In the embrace of bear rugs
In afternoons
The piping hot taste
Of freshly baked bread burns my mouth
Giggles all around
Dark evenings
Book and cat curled up in lap
Before family and friends from afar
Bring gifts of joy and cheer
At midnight
When all is quiet
I muse, deep in my hot chocolate
How cold winter leaves me warm
About the artist:
Vibha Surya is an independent illustrator and designer from Chennai. She predominantly works on children's book and occasionally on brand & identity. She can be found on Instagram at @paperbugs_17
About the poet:
Ila Railkar is a Mumbai based doctor and is a poet by passion. Her work has appeared in The Indian Express, LiveWire, and The Indian Cultural Forum. She can be reached on Instagram at @languagesarelyf