The Inkwell

from inkdrop – poetry, places and events

  • Early Morning Call

    #Napowrimo #Garden #Birds

    Great tit bird with yellow belly and black head perched on leafy branch
    A colorful great tit bird resting on a springtime branch amid fresh green leaves

    on a branch it sits

    sending out the happy news

    blossoms have sprung

    happy chirps sounding

    from sight of bright white alpines

    bordered by rock moss

    and messenger smiles

    at the appearing view of

    japanese colour

  • Coffee Cat

    #MFFFC #Cat #Coffee

    Crazy night i had

    I need this cup i cradle

    for garden duties

    Spending time outside

    hanging round with the cool cats

    who live by the lights

  • Cooling off

    #mfffc #dog #park #refreshment

    walking in the park

    can be a thirsty thing for

    a dog on hot days

    so owner heads for fountains

    So dog gets refreshed

  • The City Rises

    #napowrimo #civilisation #buildings #city #skies

    Screenshot

    Civilization

    they say, never stops

    endless movement

    and homes get bigger

    from humble cottage living

    to mighty high rise

    builders do their best

    to grow their creations quick

    to skies above

    and residents smile

    as they enjoy toasties and tea

    from cafes below

  • Warning

    #CCC081 #Butterfly

    While this colourful wonder brings

    a spot of seasonal colour to the gardens

    reactions from above are with caution

    note how they see the butterflies wings and fly off

    its the message of red alert to

    nightingales, swallows and robins all – dont eat me

    going to be poorly if you do.

  • Rock Garden

    #Acer #JapaneseMaple #Maple #Birds #Trees #Napowrimo

    You might call the sight

    the first shades of the start of spring

    as green leaves appear

    The call of the birds

    send out a happy message

    hey! it’s waking up

    and sat on a branch

    a blue birds cousin

    watches movement

    but for now this tree

    is the perfect waiting spot

    for a filled feeder

    Photo by Phil Mitchell on Pexels.com
  • Treasure

    #Napowrimo #Treasure

    Warmly lit room with glowing sun, pyramid, crescent moon, cube, bowl shapes on shelves, armchair, coffee table with book and cup, and potted plant
    A warmly lit room features glowing geometric shapes and cozy furniture.

    Hidden Away

    in a spot you only know

    something shiny

    incased bagged or boxed

    kept from other peoples eyes

    till you present it

    and Key to the prize

    hidden there on a round fob

    in your eyes plain sight

  • Blackout Poem

    #napowrimo #blackoutpoetry #churchmouse

    Taken from the original and “Messed about a bit” by Inky

  • Fairy Cakes

    #napowrimo #cakes #fairy #baking

    A young woman dressed as a fairy dusting powdered sugar on pastries in a cozy kitchen
    A fairy joyfully sprinkles powdered sugar on freshly baked pastries in a warm, rustic kitchen.

    Down our Street

    there’s a wonderful shop

    where those with a sweet tooth

    like to drop

    Angel cakes and butterfly biscuits

    literally fly off the shelf

    and virtually no fat or sugar

    it;s perfect for customers health

    the baker employs a light touch

    while ingredients begin to fly

    creating something truly remarkable

    that you might want to try

    And they’ve come from places

    Far Far away, to try out our baker’s wares

    and leave with a light happy smile on their face

    sweet treats having lightened their cares

  • Playing Games

    #MFFFC #Napowrimo

    i like balls of wool

    chasing them around the lounge

    and pouncing on them

    like my catnip mouse. also good

    for hiding away

    when avoiding a yard brush

    Downside? getting caught in lines

    when they come undone