The Inkwell

from inkdrop – poetry, places and events

  • Wildlife (Audio)

    #napowrimo #wildlife #wethepoets

    An experiment in recording my work

    Friday night in the Manchester Air
    the birds are out for the night
    in certain spots where the birdseed flows
    and neon lights paint the town
    sometimes Red, Sometimes Blue

    Cats are creeping, out on the prowl
    kings of their own domain
    striding around in their preened green jungle
    and playing with their catnip toys
    singing out a chorus with their chums
    before an impromptu lunch

    What’s that laughter
    down by the dockside
    canada geese plan
    avian manoeuvres west
    while Mr and Mrs Canard deliver
    lessons in wadding on the water

    up in the treetop
    mr and mrs sparrow
    keep their little ones close
    to block out the breeze
    as they eat their fill

    and who’s this coming
    up the garden path ?
    from scampering after
    his favourite ball in the park
    tail in the air – big wet nose on the floor
    grown up puppy asks – time for tea?

    (I would agree)

  • Swan

    #napowrimo #birds #water #ducks #docks #reflections

    Current image: White swan swimming in water with city skyline and pedestrian bridge in background
    swan on salford quays

    Feathered prince

    surveys his kingdom

    enjoying everything he sees

    but his favourite view

    lies there on the water

    making him smile

    as he paddles about

  • Lightning

    #napowrimo #weather #coast #seaside

    Lightning bolts striking the ocean under a dark stormy sky with rocky coastline
    A powerful thunderstorm unleashing multiple lightning bolts over the ocean near rocky shore

    Electrical forks

    travel daintily accross

    holiday lets by

    sandy shorelines on the coast

    creating a show

    before landing drops on shore

  • Firecracker

    #napowrimo #fairground #fireeater #firecracker

    image from Darius E at Unsplash

    You could call this girl a Fiery one

    as she entertains the crowds

    under moonlit skies

    Luna watches on Smiling

    as tails of fire rise up

    to woohs and cheers

    and the only fear for

    our mistress of the flames is

    she gets the hiccups

  • Conversation with a Robin

    #Dream #Daydream #Garden #Acer #Robin #Napowrimo

    A woman kneeling in a garden with a robin perched on her outstretched hand.
    A woman shares a quiet moment of connection with a robin in her sun-drenched backyard.

    Sat with her hands in soap suds

    she might have thought it strange

    a feathered friend sat, wanting to play

    it wondered over the acers buds

    looking for foodstuffs in range

    delicately landing in her hand

    and as it tickled, it munched away

    just as the robin had planned

  • Grumpy

    #Napowrimo #dinner #family #grumpy

    Roasted meat slices and seasonal vegetables served in a black cast-iron skillet.
    Enjoy a comforting and hearty rustic dinner featuring tender roasted meat and vibrant seasonal vegetables.

    Nephew is Grumpy

    Grimacing at his full plate

    Served up by Grandad

    happy with the chops

    of succulent Lamb, and buttered

    carrots are delish

    but there is something

    not right, affecting his plight

    invading greens

    So pull a face he

    in front of family – quick

    pass the gravy bowl

  • Spring Thunder

    #Napowrimo #Day4 #Spring #Thunder

    Person holding a rainbow umbrella on a rainy street with blooming trees and lightning.
    A vibrant rainbow umbrella provides a splash of color against a dramatic spring thunderstorm and blossoming cherry trees

    With snowflakes.melting

    and jack frost retreating minds

    turned to warm days

    colourful flowers

    turned their heads to catch a drop

    of the warm sunrays

    Cirrus and Stratus

    enjoyed the scene below them

    their brother – did not

    so hear the mighty

    crack of thunder – as buckets

    head towards the trees

  • Lost and Found

    #Napowrimo #Day3

    Cardboard box labeled LOST & FOUND containing a shoe, toy car, and "OLIVIA" beaded bracelet.
    A cardboard box labeled “LOST & FOUND” sits in a quiet hallway, brimming with forgotten treasures like toys, clothes, and a personalized bracelet.

    Olivia wore

    her technicolor bracelet

    every morning

    Colours of Rainbows

    brightening up the walk

    on the drippiest day

    Reminding herself

    of paddling in warm seas

    and light coral sand

    She put it in her

    apron pocket while painting

    a seaside scene

    Olivia forgot

    her safe space for her bracelet

    so it stayed there free

    Mister Caretaker

    found the bracelet and boxed it

    for safe keeping

    When Miss Teech showed

    in the morning – she knew who

    to give it back to

    thanks to the big bods

    memories and happy times

    returned to the class

  • Childhood Memory

    #Napowrimo #Day2

    Orange tabby cat lying on its back playing with yellow daffodils in a sunny field.
    A playful orange tabby cat rolls among a vibrant field of yellow daffodils in the warm spring sun.

    Sunny days in a Northern Garden

    Sat among the blooming Daffodils

    Watching my purrfect pal

    chasing sparrows

    While little sister picks daisies

    to decorate her bonnet

  • Morning Rituals

    #Napowrimo #Day1

    Toasted crumpets with butter and Frank Cooper's marmalade popping out of a chrome toaster.
    Two buttery crumpets leap from a shiny toaster in this cozy kitchen scene.

    The Curtains Open

    Greeting eyes to Morning sky

    Running water sounds

    followed by the pleasant noise

    of crumpets leaping upward