Winter Arrives
Winter arrives at party’s end,
dressed indecent,
peppermint conceals
a lingering whisky scent.
His eyes, starlit candies,
his gaze, a 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.
© 2022 | K.Hartless
dVerse Poet’s Pub | Quadrille # 166 – I Like Candy
44 words including a sweet
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
Love your wordplay (adore the video) “We shovel shots, wait for afterglow” yes!
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Thanks, Tricia. Cheers. Happy holidays to you!
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🥂
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Powerful picture coupled with such descriptive snapshots – paints such a mysterious scene. Beautiful combo, K! 🙂
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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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Oh I love this!
His eyes, starlit candies. Yes!
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Thank you, Christine. Those candies always scream Christmas to me. I appreciate your kind feedback.
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Interesting piece. I too like the word play. Nicely done.
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Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.
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K this is wonderful — and love the tune. Sara isvalways a great lusten… 👍🏼🙂✌🏼🕊❣️
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Thank you ever so kindly, Rob. I appreciate the feedback. This one is on my Happy holidays playlist. Cheers!
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You hit the uneasy spot of the “afterglow,” when winter surely does arrive. Perfect choice of song too, K.
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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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Love this, K. Just wonderful.💕
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Thank you, Grace. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. Cheers. 💜
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My pleasure. I sure did.💕
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You def hit this with your best shot which always is intriguing and entertaining K! 💗
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So clever and delightful👏
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Bravo! Nice one. Thanks for dropping by my blog.
Much💌love
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“His eyes, starlit candies”… delightful!
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Clever one. There’s something ominous in all that glitter and sweetness.
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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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You too 🙂
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Wow! I love this – really creepy take on winter.
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Wonderful descriptions and rhyme. I especially love the contrast here…”His eyes, starlit candies,
his gaze, a lake effect.”
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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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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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After party stays sometimes are enjoyable than the party.
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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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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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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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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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Love how you portray winter… not sure anyone wants his kiss.
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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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Love the personification. Fun guy, but edgy.
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Thank you, D. Yes, a bit of a wild card, winter. 😊
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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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