Advent Calendar Poem #24: A Mild Christmas Eve
The low dawn casts its shadowgently as pastel persimmonacross the rooftopsas blinds twitch in hope of snowfall robins like paladinsstand proudly atop fenceposts keeping watch over the people they lovesinging quiet whispers of strength along the emerald and dull silver hedgerow the squabbles of nature seem calmeras if peace has befallen predator and preyand no…
Advent Calendar Poem #23: Pressure Cooking
There’s a tumbling of sproutsmini green baubles spilling over the kitchen floor from the punctured paper baga reindeer’s snack has caused the tear as if anticipating the sound of sleigh bells but the only sound at the moment is sobbing and swearing the self-imposed pressure building before you can relax you have a hundred jobs…
Advent Calendar Poem #22: Sparkly Presents
The wreath shinesin winter light scarlet holly glowing slices of scented citrus glistening like stained glass even long-dried pinecones have a revived golden aura emerald fir and spruce branches hold everything together this natural braceleta truly precious and priceless gift. Thanks for taking the time to read this poem. I hope you’re doing amazing this…
Advent Calendar Poem #21: Midwinter
The winter solstice deepens the darkness tilted away from the sun we cling to the watercolour skyand whatever sunlight we can for our diurnal delectation the night – can wait. Hey, happy solstice day and thanks for stopping by to read poem number 21. I hope you are having a great week and have had…
Advent Calendar Poem #20: A Take on Christmas Films
I slip into the comfort of old Christmas movies like John & Hans tearing up NakatomiBuddy finding his family and a new jobGeorge finding help from ClarenceFrank Cross reuniting with Claireand a boy in blue dancing with snowmen the nostalgia is like hot chocolate and warm hugs it’s hard sometimes to step away. Thanks for…
Advent Calendar Poem #19: Hope
The star on our treeglints with pearlescencea beacon of hope in the evening glow of the Christmas lights Thanks for taking the time to read my poem today as part of the advent calendar. I hope your Monday has been successful! Take It Easy Paul
Advent Calendar Poem #18: A Smile On Your Face
Snowmen standing in front gardenswaving at passers-bywho cling on to fenceposts tentative steps on glass concretesome have dogs that pull on the leadand drag like huskies along the glittery cycle path. If you see something that you find amusing don’t be afraid to smile. I hope your weekend has been well spent, less than a…
Advent Calendar Poem #17: Feast
The robins and gulls were dancing around the garden this morning and last nighteyes on the ground oblivious to each other beaks tapping on frozen ground percussive plundering but there was nothing to find.Tonight when they returnthey will enjoy a bounty of seeds and nutsa festive feastfrom us to them. Thanks for reading. I hope…
Advent Calendar Poem #16: In The Cold Light
I caught the 2am idylllast night with moon high and frosted ground gleaming tranquil porcelain etched around parked cars and garden bins – a fox was hunting. Thanks for stopping by today to read number sixteen in the advent calendar of poems. I hope you have a fantastic weekend. Take It Easy Paul
Advent Calendar Poem #15: Warmth
The clouds felt giddywrapping the honey glow sun behind its silken walls a sparkle of warmth like an unexpected mistletoe kisswhen the snow fell it was love. Thanks for taking the time to read the latest in the advent calendar of poems. I hope your week so far has been enjoyable. Take It Easy, Paul
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