A Marvel of Invention – the people look on proud. A noble gent is making his way through the crowd. He’s sat on a seat – made of wood and of brass awaiting peelers whistle – which lets him go past Seeing his neighbours going on by and passing pigeons off tiled roofs they fly. …
Author Archives: inkdropk
Formation
Tomato (BF Kirkham 2012) Oh Happy and Humble tomato! In your youth you joined the ranks of the horticultural army labouring on your leaves in the summer sun Rewards a plenty as the best recruits are picked for display in a culinary tattoo in a Salad or Pasta dish Numbers in your ranks depleted but new …
Lark Hill Place
A reaction to a visit to Lark Hill Place, a reconstructed victorian street located in Salford’s museum & art gallery. Created by Inky for the Inkwell. On your way to Peel Park, lies an old cobbled street from that time before Tarmac Lay under your feet .A Modern carriage waits for its wheels to be …
Earth cow on the move!!!
Earth Cow is on the Move (for a short while) After an eventful few weeks mum and dad have decided we need a holiday…so we’re off for some r and r in Turkey. This is where I can happily post a disclaimer….I didn’t pick this one….despite the goings on in nearby states my nearest …
A New Nest
As the humans left the old Victorian building squatters moved in to take their place The new owners took a shine at first to their feathered friends but not for long High pitched noises Made it clear to the Winged residents “Not Wanted Here!” And so, buildings been done without a need to give feathered …
Nursery Crime
This poem was originally written for the BASIC Anthology – “Writers Cramp” It’s been redrafted, so I’m sharing it with you here. Humpty Dumpty was sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. When he fell, he cracked and looked a bit Mushed Sources say – he may have been pushed! Reports …
Capturing Time (v2)
The scholars say that oil paintings are like windows windows to the soul So when the light dawned something steely simply happened on a happy monday From the first moment as shutter opened and closed World and time just stopped Moments Freeze on glass On The first frame of cold film the first bit of …
Out with my Camera
Wednesday morning means i’ve been at BASIC in Salford, learning new stuff around my camera. We’ve worked with items you would find on the shore, including some coloured sand , some pebbles and stones and a great big piece of rock. Its produced some lovely shots, as i practiced the close up of the stones …
Another boot in a window
A tale of an Old Army Boot – On display in the timeline at Imperial War Museum North in Trafford, Manchester. Another boot in a window ? The cobbler must be proud! As it’s placed in a window wi uniforms Oh, how it sings out loud. But, dear boot is looking quite shabby, …
The terrace at No 3
A descriptive piece on a building in Lark Hill Place, at Salford’s Museum and Art Gallery. Old building by Cobbles with Oak table and chairs, Copper Kettle boils on stove near to the stairs. Fruit from the grocers, is cut up and cored ready for the pie crust in the oven its stored. Washboard and …
The Inkwell 