I slip into the comfort
of old Christmas movies
like John & Hans tearing up Nakatomi
Buddy finding his family and a new job
George finding help from Clarence
Frank Cross reuniting with Claire
and 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 stopping by today to read number 20 in the advent calendar. I hope your week is going well and that your all sorted for the festivities.
Take It Easy
Paul
The star on our tree
glints with pearlescence
a 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
Snowmen standing in front gardens
waving at passers-by
who cling on to fenceposts
tentative steps on glass concrete
some have dogs that pull on the lead
and 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 week to Christmas!
Take it easy
Paul
The robins and gulls
were dancing around the
garden this morning
and last night
eyes on the ground
oblivious to each other
beaks tapping on frozen ground
percussive plundering
but there was nothing to find.
Tonight when they return
they will enjoy
a bounty of seeds and nuts
a festive feast
from us to them.
Thanks for reading. I hope your weekend is going well.
Take it Easy
Paul
The clouds felt giddy
wrapping the honey glow sun
behind its silken walls
a sparkle of warmth
like an unexpected mistletoe kiss
when 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
Ephemeral, the silent snow
drifts in shallow winter wind
distinct hexagonal feathery flakes
tumble like opaline dice
over frozen baize lawns
and rooftops of tile and slate
the night gloam has been dispelled
in its place a glistening silver glow
has taken root
floating upwards
toward the heavens.
Thanks for taking the time to read my poem today. I hope you enjoyed it
What are your thoughts on snow? Let me know in the comments..
Take It Easy,
Paul
Cheeks burning
from snowflake kisses
frozen tears trapped
like salty rock pools
this is joy painting my face
at the wonder of winter.
I hope you have enjoyed your weekend, I definitely have. I can’t believe in two weeks Santa will have done his years work!
Thanks for stopping by and reading the advent calendar.
Merry December 11th
Paul
Frosted rooftops glinting
in the lazy low winter sun
tiny footprints of the blackbird
stand frozen in time
if only for a moment
the chimneys sigh
giving the milky blue sky
its only clouds for the day
the stillness feels safe
the stillness feels peaceful
the stillness feels hopeful.
I can’t believe it’s already December 10th. Only two more weeks worth of poems in this years advent calendar. Have you had chance to read many of the collection so far?
Have a fantastically festive weekend,
Paul
It feels like a book
you say confidently
weighing the present in your hands
and when you unwrap
down the seam of the sticky tape
there’s joy in your face
reflected
in the framed photo staring back
you take pause
smiling in memory
and you pick up the next gift
obviously a Toblerone.
Thanks for taking the time to read my poem. I hope you enjoyed it.
Do you try to guess what’s under the paper?
Let me know in the comments.
Take It Easy,
Paul
Snow is falling
it’s cold enough to settle
at minus 1 on the mercury
but it doesn’t stop
the brass band on the corner
playing classic carols
for all to enjoy
I find myself singing along
to The Holly and The Ivy
and it feels like Christmas
in my soul.
Thanks for reading the poem for day 7 of the Advent Calendar of Poems.
What’s your favourite classic carol?
Let me know in the comments…
Paul
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