Poetry

Advent Calendar Poem #18: A Smile On Your Face

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

Advent Calendar Poem #17: Feast


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

Advent Calendar Poem #14: Precious Decorations

We found treasure
on the forest floor
scattered pinecones 
shining silvery-white 
in the     winter frost-glow 
and the cool 
            pearl sun.

Thanks for taking the time today’s poem. I can’t believe there’s only ten left. December is going by far too quickly.

Remember to come back tomorrow for the next calendar door to be opened.

Take It Easy,

Paul

Advent Calendar Poem #13: A Silver Nocturne

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

Advent Calendar Poem #12 : A Sky Full Of Stars


The sky is full of stars
in the winter chill 
they resemble snowflakes 
trapped on an indigo canvas
and although they won’t fall
to give hot frozen kisses 
never melting on the earth 
or rosy cheeks
they act as a beacon 
a beacon of hope for
childhood fun 
and nostalgia 
- snow is a possibility.

Thanks for reading today. I hope your week is off to a great start.

Feliz Navidad,

Paul

Advent Calendar Poem #11: Joy

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

Advent Calendar Poem #10: Peace

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

Advent Calendar Poem #9: Paper Cuts


Full of paper cuts
and empty of     tape
I’ve folded and creased 
trees, elves and St. Nick
with baubles, reindeer and stars
patterns rarely    matching
but working all the same
I can’t wait to see looks on 
my loved ones     faces 
as all my work is undone
Merry Christmas, everyone.

Thanks for reading Paper Cuts. I hope you enjoyed it. I’d love to hear any thoughts.

Take It Easy,

Paul