17th January 2019
#birds
Scattered food lying on the tarmac, brings them here
Preening themselves in the fallen
Aqua that you and I call rain
Reactions to the feast, vary from
Roars of delight to sunflower seeds to
Overall disappointment …. small grains again ?
When the back door opens and the treasures
Spread across the ground, far and wide
Sat on the serving tray
Each little bit of you oozes festive smells,
Allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg
Salsa away with seasonal fruits, mingling
Over a drop of festive tipple
Note how the alcohol burns away in a wonderful display
And leaves a fruity taste to accompany the
Lovely sultanas, currants, candied peel and cherries
Salford 19th December
Taking his position along the rest of the toys,
Our hero in red, keeps his eye on the rest of his chums
Year on year , he stands on guard
Sometimes, walking back and forth, when he ventures
Out of his box.
Liked by his pals in the house,
Days are brightened by his colourful persona
In winter, he likes walking round, as
Excited little fellows see what the jolly fellow in
Red has brought them
#sounds #acrostic
Sunday evening, is a whole lot quieter than Sunday morning
Outside, the rumble of traffic is down to a minimum
Unless it’s a plane or a train you want to catch
Navigating those roads should be a breeze
Double glazing muffles any noises, and the wildlife are
Sleeping in their beds soundly, keeping warm
#noise
Can you hear that ?
Really high pitch,
Is there a mouse in the house ?
My ears are squealing from the squeaking
It’s coming from the next room, but (of course) there’s
Nobody there,
As the master thief has pinched the loot and
Led themselves out of the house via the skirting board.
Masterpiece
Made from the finest beef
And vegetables fresh from the north of england
Something stupendous has been prepared
Transforming the ingredients into something that
Excites the tastebuds, as meat and potato dance
Round the pan with carrots and leeks
Pepper, salt and herbs
In a tango to
Excite the senses
Coming together on the plate…a dish
Everyone will enjoy
#Craft #Museum #Poppy #Damage
IWM North, Manchester 17th November 2018
From time to Mother nature has been at the
Implanted ceramics by the canalside
X-tra ceramic poppies have had to be brought in
Even barriers – and broken ones have to be sent to the poppy hospital
Damage repaired with Slip and Glue (and more red paint)
1st November 2018
Somewhere out in the northern skies
There’s a little blue man
Aiming to communicate…he’s
Really far away, but
Sends you a signal from off in the distance
Octpowrimo, 29th October 2018
Signs that winter is on its way
Quite inquisitive fellow made his way across the garden fence
Under the fir trees and around the hyacinths
In search, of something
Round , red brown, and tasty to
Restock his larder for winter
Every now and then looking around, protecting his hide
Looking for morsels in every inch of the garden
