Inside/Outside

Sun pushing through glaring clouds,
Pressing against glass.
Warm, enclosed, waiting.
Fingers of branches
Tap against my window
Scraping, scratching.
I’m cold now.
Drink hot, hot liquid
Burning skin, tongue,
Tangy, soothing ginger taste.
Hard ceramic
Wrapped in my hands.
Tap, scrape.
Bustling trees moan,
Creak, as clouds thicken.
Cocooned, tight, safe.