Tag Archives: December

In the Bleak Midwinter

Posted on December 15, 2022 by wordcloud9

__________________________ “I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.A magical thing. And sweet to remember.We are nearer to Spring than we were in September.I heard a bird sing in the dark of December.” ― Oliver Herford __________________________ Irene will be back … Continue reading →

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Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2021 by wordcloud9

However and whatever you celebrate in December, may it bring you and yours much joy and all good things. I offer these two poems for those who may be looking for some “all is calm.” To read “Holidays” and “Another … Continue reading →

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TCS: The Frost-Fires Kindle – Winter Poems

Posted on December 13, 2021 by wordcloud9

   Good Morning! ____________________________ Welcome to The Coffee Shop, just for you early risers on Monday mornings. This is an Open Thread forum, so if you have an off-topic opinion burning a hole in your brainpan, feel free to add a comment. ____________________________ … Continue reading →

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Old December’s Bareness

Posted on December 28, 2020 by wordcloud9

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English playwright, poet,  actor, and theatrical company partner; widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon.”  To read William … Continue reading →

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Word Cloud: Wintertide

Posted on December 6, 2019 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD The first week of December – three weeks before the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, or the Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. In many northern places, winter has already arrived: the summer birds left … Continue reading →

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Word Cloud: WINDOWS (Redux)

Posted on December 21, 2018 by wordcloud9

by Nona Blyth Cloud Through the small tall bathroom window the December yard is gray and scratchy, the tree calligraphic. ………………………… – Dave Eggers The view from Dave Eggers’ bathroom window is a close match to the view from my kitchen window. Most … Continue reading →

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