The Inkwell#christmas
the preparation for the festivities
has been a little different this year
but it hasn’t stopped
little uns writing off to mr claus
all is quiet on the street outside
but if you listen beyond the double glazing
you might hear the sound of a sleigh bell or two
while vegetables are being peeled and chopped
in preparation for tomorrows feast
and in the distance – little elves are busy
making sure the wrapped up gifts
get to the right house
in time for Christmas day
#Socs #reveal
that time of year is here again
someone’s carefully and thoughtfully
bought you something
and placed it under the tree
to unwrap after christmas dinner
colourful wrapping, tags and bows
get lost in the whirlwind
of little hands getting hold of their gift
leaving a tide of colourful paper
to clear up after play is over
#napowrimo #chinesenewyear
They landed while everyone slept
Now floating majestically on
The banks of the canal
Awoken by the sound
Of a mighty drum
Cutting swiftly through water
In a race to the finish
Oars moving as one
As dragons race head to head
For the glory of the win
And water makes waves
As mighty dragons make way
On a path to the prize
#Writephoto #Dance
#fowc #food #christmas #leftovers
Salford, 26th December 2019
By the time the pans were in the sink
undertakings of the Christmas leftovers were being sorted out
bird of the day stripped down to its carcass and
boxed up – and placed in the refridgerator
like the vegetables left behind from the feast
everyone knew what was for tomorrows dinner
Sizzle – went the pan – as meat and vegetables combined
quickly in motion with the aid of a bit of oil and butter
unlike the meal before it – this had a flavour all of its own
encompassing all its ingredients and perhaps one or two more
as the smell of the concoction – drifted on the cold winter air – leaving the
kitchen and wafting under the noses of everyone nearby
#FOWC
Pull up a chair, take in a show
As you watch a tale, read to little ones at
Night-time,
There’s a range of characters
On the stage, in bright coloured attire
Making Mirth , for your entertainment
If you’re lucky – they’ll be a
Musical number or maybe magic tricks and
Everyone enjoys the antics of the panto animals
Salford 22nd December
Falling temperatures lead to heightened
Excitement, among children
Santa Claus is on his way,
To deliver special gifts
In time for Christmas morning
Voices of little ones heard up and down the land in
Excitement..”mum dad! Santa’s been..look under the tree”
#Coloryourworld #Cyw #Tangerine
Tangerines –
always hang about after twelfth night
notice their smell –
generally piercing through the aroma of new years day dinner
everybody – enjoys one while they wait for the
roasted duck , pork or chicken to come out of the oven
in fact – the break from the chocolate will bring a smile
no one will bemoan you eating this festive fruit
everyone approves – its good for you!
I watched in awe as
the lights twinkled in the glow
of a winters moon
Cold air and Crisp Snow
gently drift on northern greens
painting the lawns white
Trees collecting snow
up high in their green branches
the evergreens trick
Church bells ring out – as
Rainbow coloured lights shine out
“A Joyful Christmas”
In response to the photo challenge prompt
Anticipation
looking forward to Christmas 🎄 😋
The Inkwell