Post 1646. Wednesday December 6
Friday Fictioneers
Just weeks ago my window framed a palette of colour. Gaudy blooms, branches dressed in quivering leaves of green, and puffs of white drifting ‘cross a sky of deepest blue. But not today. Flowers have run to seed and trees resemble stark frosted skeletons. Grey clouds hang low and an icy wind whispers winter.
Friday Fictioneers
Just weeks ago my window framed a palette of colour. Gaudy blooms, branches dressed in quivering leaves of green, and puffs of white drifting ‘cross a sky of deepest blue. But not today. Flowers have run to seed and trees resemble stark frosted skeletons. Grey clouds hang low and an icy wind whispers winter.
As I turn my gaze toward the orange glow of a crackling log fire, warmth fills my cheeks. Steam wafts from a comforting bowl of soup assaulting my senses. Here, winter is shut outside. As I draw the curtains, I am reminded that no matter the season, life is good.
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Here's wishing you many more good seasons.
ReplyDeleteAfter my bleak writing, I really needed to read this.
Pleased to have been of service Sheena!
DeleteLovely and heart-warming! Thank you.
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My pleasure Susan
Delete"Stark frosted skeletons." Excellent. Loved the atmosphere contrast between indoors and outdoors.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased it came across that way. Thanks Linda
DeleteThat was beautifully done. Nothing better than a crackling fire, a nice bowl of soup and, well, I would keep the curtains open so I could see the contrast!
ReplyDeleteNow you come to mention it..! Cheers Dale
DeleteDear Keith,
ReplyDeleteA warm reminder. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks so much Rochelle
DeleteLovely image and warming (literally) sentiment -- and now I want a crackling fire! (Just not the kind that's burning all over southern CA right now.)
ReplyDeleteNo, that is pretty devastating. Cheers Joy
DeleteNothing better than being wrapped up warm inside while winter carries on outside. Nicely evoked Keith.
ReplyDeleteIt can get pretty cold north of the border I believe! Thanks Iain
DeleteThe colors just moved indoors is all. Such pretty images you evoke!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much mimi.
DeleteHurray. We have one happy camper at least, this week.😄
ReplyDeleteI am h-a-p-p-y, I am h-a-p-p-y....!
DeleteWhat ethereal language! And yes, life is always good, we just need to move the curtain a bit here and there for the right perspective :-)
ReplyDeletePerfectly put Anurag, thank you.
DeleteLovely cozy write.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much YS
DeleteAh, nothing better than some warmth on a cold winter's day
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more Bernadette. Cheers!
DeleteHeartwarming piece, Keith. Keenly observed.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sandra.
DeleteSeveral years ago I had the fireplace cleaned and decided I would not use it again. Too much heat loss and too much mess. There are days when I miss it though.
ReplyDeleteIt's days like today when I really wish I still hd an open fire, there's nothing quite like it. Cheers Denise.
DeleteYou're right Keith. Life is better than the altenative
ReplyDeleteAmen to that! Thanks Ginger
DeleteThat would be bliss!
ReplyDeletewouldn't it just! Cheers Jane
DeleteYes. All is well...
ReplyDeleteI think so Reena!
DeleteSo true! When it's cold outside, hot soup is wonderful. Curling up on the couch with hot tea and a book is happiness. Great story!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like it! Cheers
DeleteA jolly, heartwarming story- nice one.
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased you liked it, thank you
DeleteSuch an uplifting piece, nice one!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alistair
DeleteYep, as long as there's a roof overhead, it's all good.
ReplyDeleteSo true Alice!
DeletePlenty of good descriptive writing in your story, to help us all feel warm and happy! Thank you, Keith! As someone who fights SAD every winter, I appreciate the boost to my spirits.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine that. Thank you for your kind words Penny
DeleteYes, there's nothing so comforting as being warm and snug when outside it's cold. Nice tale Keith
ReplyDelete...baby it's cold outside! Cheers Lynn
DeleteI left a comment but don't see it now. Commenting on Blogspot is not always user friendly.
ReplyDeleteNice reminder about the comfort of a good fire and warm bowl of soup. - Russell
Well, you're here now and I really appreciate your perseverance an your comment. Cheers Russell
Deleteit looks like he has bounced back from a bad cold. life is good, indeed. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's one interpretation! Thanks plaridel.
DeleteAh - a cheerful one! Thanks you KEith :)
ReplyDeleteWell, someone had to do it! Thanks liz
DeleteLove it... I will make soup tonight so this was the best one to read.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! Cheers brudberg
DeleteThat must be good soup, can I have the recipe.
ReplyDeleteSorry, it's a secret!Thanks Mike
DeleteHow lovely and poetic, Keith. I could see the scene in my mind and almost taste the soup. Great writing. :) --- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Suzanne
DeleteA good reminder for us all. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to think so. Thank you Dawn
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