The Inkwell

from inkdrop – poetry, places and events

Category: Winter

  • there’s a nip in the morning air and while rainbows greet you in the morning sky the leaves amass by the paving stones the indoor thermometer on the kitchen wall has its contents in retreat while jack frost pulls out his palette and brush making pretty patterns on everything he touches

  • Scarves and Sweaters

    #octopowrimo #winter #clothing its time the wind blows out of the wardrobe they come off the hangers ready to keep you snug and warm while kicking up leaves or making things from snow

  • Robin’s Nest

    #bird #garden #winter It was frosty last night but he didn’t mind up on a pine branch with food stuff to find proudly chirping to all “I am here!” and landing on birdfeeders with good cheer festivities over but this bird does not mind bringing colour and smiles to all he finds if lawn soil…

  • Thoughts of Summer II – Escape

    #simply6minutes With Christmas over The maidens wanted away from the ice and snow They travelled by plane nearer the equator line white sand and blue skies Temperature high as the plane door opened up to a wall of heat Bags left in hotel changed into beach swimming gear into waters blue water cool but not…

  • Deliveries Diverted

    #MFFFC Written for Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge. Photo credit: ©️ Pamela Underhill Karaz. The Reindeer weren’t happy at the weatherman’s news they wished he could spend time sat in their shoes for while it was frosty with crystals of ice our heroes were grounded santa paying the price all toys and presents delivered by elf…

  • Winter’s Tree

    #Character #Winter #Seasons #Nature I wouldn’t want to be a tree in winter even an evergreen it’s great when you’ve been decorated up to the nines for the run up to Christmas day and you’re all colourful with baubles and lights but then when the last present has been delivered and the final carol has…

  • Jack Frost’s Dilemma

    #Winter #Snow #Ice #Frost Imagine this – mighty winter fairy architect of the frost, winter wind, and snow greatly enjoys being out of the cold – he prefers the beach in fact – that tapping on the window frame ? note this – it’s our hero wanting to come in attacking the door with gusto…

  • What happened to the white stuff ?

    #weather #seasons #winter #snow What happened to the White Stuff ? Father Time dropped the seasonal clock confusing squirrels and hedgehogs alike trees kept their autumns colours leaving jack frost and the winds to do the job of the falling snow and birds normally in warmer spots decided to take a shot in nests in…

  • Bobble Hat

    #Christmas #Bobble-Hat Behind all those big pressies out from the branches of the christmas tree bought by one of your older relatives with best intentions – and thinking of those less than warm days outside expect a bit of a giggle – but you can play out in the snow now

  • Nip in the air

    the last days of autumn a drop in the air mercury in thermometers up and down the land retreated while hardy varieties hang on to their leaves conifers listen to the crackle of their cousins decor underfoot and as jack frost paints on every surface he can see in mornings fog its icy today and…