Tag: Snowdrops

Twilight’s Pallette

📩 110 words, Poetry, a two-minute read Within the evening’s petals shone, Like breath for eyes emerged from night, A brighter hue of rays to come A soft caress, like parted lovers write Way-stations of the coming sun All held within the form and fold Of snowdrops growing pearls within the night. ©Stephen Tanham 2024 All photos taken and processed on an iPhone 12 … Read More Twilight’s Pallette

When the Snowdrops come

It’s around November time when I begin to think about the ‘vastness’ of the winter, ahead. I let my mind play over the run up to Christmas, which, although increasingly dark, is brightened by the colourful lights and the spirit of the season. My mental journey continues through New Year, which always seems an anti-climax, and on into the wasteland of January. I can … Read More When the Snowdrops come

The Fourteen Spears of Spring

As child, I wandered ways like these And marvelled at the grace and ease With which these tiny spears of Spring Could rise and shake off Winter’s cling. ❊ A wiser self smiles back at him Who knew not these were Alpine kin Which lived for cold and days like these That mirrored mountains’ solid freeze. ❊ But does this change the greeting bright … Read More The Fourteen Spears of Spring