The Inkwell

from inkdrop – poetry, places and events

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Born and Bred in Salford, England – I live a short distance from Old Trafford – Home to Manchester United Football Club. I volunteer at Sale Harriers athletic club and at Imperial War Museum North – where i help as a guide to visitors in the galleries. A blogger, photographer, volunteer and occasional writer.
  • The Landing Spot

    The Landing Spot

    #Napowrimo #Garden #Nature #Birds

    #Napowrimo #Birds #Feeding #Garden

    An early morning, one of spring

    a return to the garden, the sunshine does bring

    he’s hopped from his perch, where he’s napped in his nest

    and landed on bird table, where the seeds are the best

    sunflower seeds and kernels of corn

    out in the sunshine that’s lovely and warm

    and while others are kipping, he’ll enjoy a feast

    away from the paws of a furry tailed beast

    for there , down below, on the garden steps mat

    watching away, the owners cat

  • Woodwork

    Woodwork

    Daily writing prompt
    Describe something you learned in high school.
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    #Napowrimo #schooldays #craft #CDT

    When creating something, you have to respect materials and tools

    often, they do a wonderful dance to make something

    obviously Unique, but also quite beautiful

    designs conveyed , from mind to paper via pencil

    will work on most occasions, but

    often will require a little tweaking here or there

    resulting in something , once applied to the wood

    keeps it looking wonderful, both in its shape and its use

  • undroppable

    Daily writing prompt
    What book could you read over and over again?
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    Paperback copy of Terry pratchetts book jingo
    Jingo by Terry pratchett

    I’m back in the discworld again.

    reading a tale of conflict in the circle sea,

    where our hero Samuel vimes is peacemaker over a spot on the discworld that hasn’t been conquered yet.

    maybe because. It’s covered in salty water and curious squid

    he’s not on his own though, for he’s got his Sargeants Angua, Carrot and Detritus to back him up

    and who else would you call on but a werewolf, an aire to the throne, and the largest of trolls to help you out?

    a cracking read from beginning to end.

  • I’m No Sculpture

    I’m No Sculpture

    #Napowrimo #Art

    The United Trinity statue – on display opposite Old Trafford

    A work of Art ? – Me ?

    are you kidding ? Look and see that

    i’m more than stone

    Marble holds Beauty

    but it lost its movement locked in

    Rocky mountainsides

    And precious metals

    while storytellers tell tales

    they are frozen in time

    Canvas Colours fly

    and their movement stops

    when the wet paint drops

    while the artist is free

    to move about place to see

    what he has for tea

    And that’s one thing about me

    art and sculpture you cant see

    movement

  • Ideal World

    Ideal World

    #WDYS #Napowrimo

    Image credit; Julee Juu @ Unsplash

    Out on the grass green

    Barbie and Ken enjoy their day

    enjoying plastic food

    and reading the printed news

    in electric sunshine

    made up illusion

    away from the realities

    of work, life and play

    as these two save their dough

    owners spend like gods

    In Real life – Barbie ?

    working for the chemist shop

    in the warehouse ? Ken

  • Pat

    Pat

    #Socs #Napowrimo #Dog

    He’s run for all he’s worth today

    chasing his ball around

    vast areas of green

    while he’ll get his just reward

    upon returning to the house

    he’s just happy to

    run into you and get

    a pat on the head

    of course, he’ll be even happier

    if you threw his ball again

  • Stir Fry

    Stir Fry

    #Napowrimo #Stirfry #Cooking

    Something sweet sizzles in the pan

    turning velveted chicken

    into a dish that would be worthy of the

    royal court, should the emperor be around today

    Finest meat covered in sticky nectar and

    rested among rich egg noodles

    you’ll enjoy each bite, just watch for the chilli

  • making a noise

    making a noise

    #napowrimo #music #instruments

    when I was younger

    I played music with pans

    set out on the floor

    I enjoyed the crash

    of the shiny round cymbals

    and the big bass drums

    in school, recorders

    Created sweet Melodie’s

    which moved down the hall

    and later, harmonica

    made magnificent noises

    played to a jazz tune

  • spring has sprung

    spring has sprung

    #napowrimo #change #seasons #winter #spring

    sparrows spotted

    perched on the acer tree, was

    realisation that the seasons were

    indeed finally on the move

    noted, the air was still a bit nippy, but the

    greenery was starting to appear in the gardens

  • living with a painting

    living with a painting

    #napowrimo #day4 #livingwithapainting

    I suppose you could say

    it brings a bit of colour to the day

    before the curtains are open

    to bring the sunshine

    visions of reds , yellows and orange

    scattered around the mountain tops

    informing their residents

    it’s time to get up

    and the cheeps of the birds

    observing the colourburst

    tell all who are there

    it’s time to search out breakfast

    but who’s that on beyond the clouds?

    a sound, familiar …. Not heard for a while

    in a far off tree seen, a sound of a relative

    chirping hello, to make you smile