The Winter Night

I finished clearing the mess And walked towards the bed Sleep on my mind was less Thoughts were awake in my head Putting sleep aside To dream with open eyes I reached my balcony wide Hoping that the breeze can make me wise It was terribly cold, The wind made my mind sway It brought back memories old The party night and gloomy day Great were those times With the 'friends for life' Those songs and those chimes That angry neighbor's wife Its all gone now Leaving behind just tears To get it back, how After so many years? A dog barked Bringing me back in the present 'Twas late, I marked Straight to bed I went Letting go of the dream Worried about tomorrow's work I let the memories scream And destiny on its face, had a smirk....