christmas – Heather Moulson

Dobby’s Advent XX

For the 20th day of Advent Dobby’s colour has gone purple. When she finds out later She will be extremely verbal! More Advent action tomorrow….

Hello Poetry Lovers I know! I know! We’re still in November but I couldn’t resist sneaking a Yuletide piece in here. Now, I’m sorry (or am I?) that its on the pessimistic side and I promise to write a more positive one shortly. However, the older we get, the less magical Christmas becomes. Perhaps becauseContinue reading “Yawntide”

Gift Gaffe

Hello Poetry Lovers Oh yes, one of the rituals of Yuletide is wrapping presents. Finding this an oddly joyless task, I just had to republish this wonderful humorous piece by Sharron Green from 2022. Talented poet and one third Booming Lovely, Sharron sums up this frustrating caper so well. Do read on… Gift Gaffe SellotapeContinue reading “Gift Gaffe”

Christmas Cats

Hello Poetry Lovers How could I not post about my two favourite subjects – Christmas and Cats?! The wonderful poet Heather Cook has written this beautiful poem about Yuletide and our love of felines. It puts our feelings over so well. A touching and clever piece, do read on… Christmas Cats The shops are allContinue reading “Christmas Cats”

Winter Triolet

Hello Poetry Lovers Well, the countdown has truly begun and Christmas Day is in less than a week. I have a seasonal, if cynical triolet here. I wrote about all four seasons recently but I’ll just feature the most relevant one. There’ll be one more post before Christmas, so watch this space. Read on ifContinue reading “Winter Triolet”

Alphabet Christmas

Hello Poetry Lovers How are your Christmas plans going? (What do you mean, is it Christmas?!). We rush about getting ready for what really is one day – Boxing Day now succumbed to early January sales – but do we really think about the day itself? Lovely and talented poet Trisha Broomfield certainly has andContinue reading “Alphabet Christmas”

The Christmas Party..

Seasons Greetings, Poetry Lovers Nearly Christmas Eve, eh? Always the most exciting day really…. I’ve got strong childhood memories of Mum making these sausage rolls and a burnt Christmas cake. Of course I touched neither because they were vile, but the aroma of that magical night, and anticipation of Christmas day and what it promised…..Continue reading “The Christmas Party..”