Wind-sculpted snow drifts
soften a harsh urban hill;
children on sledges.
by Scooj
Tag: Winter
Pitching
.
From the south, Emma,
east wind from Siberia;
Bristol snow pitches.
by Scooj
In Bristol and for about a 30 mike radius, the word pitching is used instead of settling. I love the word.
Storm Emma is a low pressure storm which is bumping into the Siberian high that is sitting over Europe. Result…snow…yay.
The colour of warm
.
An amber warning
anticipation of snow
is suffocating.
.
by Scooj
Snowy forecast
Brittle snowflakes fall
from light clouds in a blue sky;
pretty precursor.
by Scooj
Bitter
Siberian winds
cut merciless from the East
take no prisoners.
by Scooj
Close to perfect
.
Late walking to work
little traffic, bright sunlight
bish, bash, bosh; sorted.
.
by Scooj
For making fires
old wooden drawers
branches from the garden
perfect for kindling.
by Scooj
Icy
Perilous flagstones
outside Bristol cathedral;
stairway to heaven.
by Scooj
Winter seen
Winter-stripped branches
offer scant cover for the
marauding magpies.
by Scooj
Winter interrupted
These days are special
a cool sun punctures the clouds
offering respite.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 