Winter Arrives

Winter arrives at party’s end,
dressed indecent,
peppermint conceals
a lingering whisky scent.
His eyes, starlit candies,
his gaze, lake effect.
“Bottoms up!” he cries.
We shovel shots,
wait for afterglow,
but it tingles
‘neath the mistletoe.
Who he’ll kiss,
we don’t know.

dVerse Poet’s Pub | Quadrille # 166 – I Like Candy

44 words including a sweet

Cover Artwork: Iroquois Legend

38 responses to “Winter Arrives”

Tricia Sankey

Love your wordplay (adore the video) “We shovel shots, wait for afterglow” yes!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thanks, Tricia. Cheers. Happy holidays to you!
  
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  1. Tricia Sankey
    
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Tom

Powerful picture coupled with such descriptive snapshots – paints such a mysterious scene. Beautiful combo, K! 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you so much, Tom. The painting I stumbled on afterwards, but he was there, Old Man Winter. Waiting to shock all those around him. I appreciate this positive feedback. 💜Cheers.
  
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Christine Bolton, Poetry for Healing

Oh I love this!
His eyes, starlit candies. Yes!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Christine. Those candies always scream Christmas to me. I appreciate your kind feedback.
  
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Arcadia (@MissArcadia)

Interesting piece. I too like the word play. Nicely done.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.
  
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Rob Kistner

K this is wonderful — and love the tune. Sara isvalways a great lusten… 👍🏼🙂✌🏼🕊❣️

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you ever so kindly, Rob. I appreciate the feedback. This one is on my Happy holidays playlist. Cheers!
  
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dorahak

You hit the uneasy spot of the “afterglow,” when winter surely does arrive. Perfect choice of song too, K.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Many thanks, Dora. I think the winter always shocks me, not just in its starkness but also in its brutality on all those experiencing it. I really love that tune, so I’m glad you also enjoyed it. 💜
  
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GraceoftheSun

Love this, K. Just wonderful.💕

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Grace. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. Cheers. 💜
  
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  1. GraceoftheSun
    
    My pleasure. I sure did.💕
    
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Cindy Georgakas

You def hit this with your best shot which always is intriguing and entertaining K! 💗

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M Jay Dixit

So clever and delightful👏

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Gillena Cox

Bravo! Nice one. Thanks for dropping by my blog.

Much💌love

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paeansunplugged

“His eyes, starlit candies”… delightful!

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Jane Dougherty

Clever one. There’s something ominous in all that glitter and sweetness.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Peppermints have a lot of effects, but yes, the cold season. It’s a total wild man. Thank you, Jane. Happy holidays!
  
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  1. Jane Dougherty
    
    You too 🙂
    
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anotherkatewilson

Wow! I love this – really creepy take on winter.

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Mish

Wonderful descriptions and rhyme. I especially love the contrast here…”His eyes, starlit candies,
his gaze, a lake effect.”

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Oh, thank you, Mish. I appreciate these thoughtful comments. Those candies. The second I spot them in a candy dish, all the Christmas memories flood back. Happy holidays to you.
  
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Jim

Love it, K. Your photo choice was very appropriate.
This was just plain fun to read, sorta been there done that.
Except for dress, it just depends on what indecent means.
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1. Jim
  
  After party stays sometimes are enjoyable than the party.
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  1. K.Hartless
    
    True, true. It’s been a while since I’ve experienced any of those, though. Oh, these littles change your world so quickly.
    
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2. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Jim. I’m glad you enjoyed tisi one…I was thinking with very little on, but yes, I wish I had more words to elaborate on the attire. Cheers.
  
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Ali Grimshaw

K,
I especially like your opening lines. Winter is a difficult season for me and the song you shared was a heart-warmer. Thank you.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Ali. I hope you stay warm this holiday season. Winter is also a harder time for me. Here’s to more holiday cheer. ~K.
  
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

Love how you portray winter… not sure anyone wants his kiss.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Yes, I agree. Was thinking more the kiss of death, but in 44 words, don’t know if I got there with it. Thanks for the positive feedback. 😉
  
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D. Avery @shiftnshake

Love the personification. Fun guy, but edgy.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, D. Yes, a bit of a wild card, winter. 😊
  
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Karima Hoisan

So clever this Winter’s entrance on the scene.. Love the peppermint tic tacs , but no one was fooled:) Such a fun write Kate! Enjoy his stay:)

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