Global Poem by Aparna Chatterjee

I've lived in the UK for over 20 years and have always kept the radiators on and the windows closed in my bedroom during winters. Since last December, I've realised that even if it's winter, I don't need the radiator. I also keep one of my windows partially open for some fresh air. It doesn't freeze me. I can manage with duvets. This year, it didn't even snow here. I live in Essex which is the warmest and driest county in UK. In the summers, my bedroom gets very hot. Keeping the windows wide open doesn't suffice. Fans are also needed.