Animals – The Inkwell

Ivory

#Fowc #Ivory An acrostic in response to fandangos one word challenge by Inky. It’s found in various jungles, very few animals don’t have it often found in the mouth you see really the hunters shouldn’t go after it – they would yell the trees down if the animals went after theirs

Reclaimed

#FFFC The humans moved out of this placeThey used to make things hereThings that movedThings that travelledA few returned, leaving their markAdding a spot of colourto desolate wallsMother nature spotted the empty spaceand send out a messagevia the western windSoon up in the girders,feathered builders of craft,making homes in foundationsin steels for and aft

Pantomime

#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 theContinue reading “Pantomime”

Corpse

The deceased lay prone Where it sent a message from beyond the skirting board Everyone was surprised to find feathers, Expecting to see a more furry resident in the gap The only question…how did it get there? In the corner, el gato sat innocent Not saying a word, the Goldfish kept a nervous silence #fowcContinue reading “Corpse”

Challenge 30 – No25

A Striped Tale…..or is that a Tail ? What’s Black and white and Red all over ? a sunburnt Zebra! (sic) When ever I think about an animal with Stripes, I always think about two particular animals….the tiger and the zebra The tiger is Orange and Black (or is that black and orange ?) whilst the Zebra is Black andContinue reading “Challenge 30 – No25”

Heading out west

Salford 19th June 2018 #life #travel #sunrise #breakfast #morning I woke up early this morning, the local wildlife were up with the sun. I’m unaware of what they were discussing….probably breakfast, or maybe football ⚽️ . If anybody knows what rooks , blackbirds, song thrushes, and pigeons talk about over breakfast…please let me know IContinue reading “Heading out west”

Black cat

Salford, 4th February 2018 Singing it’s calls in the middle of the night A black cat appears with four paws white Out of the cover he pops up his head Skipping into garden, waiting to be fed Wailing kept silent, for his owner still sleeps So round garden with mouse, he gently creeps

Cees Fun Photo Challenge – E

#CFFC This week, the challenge was to find pictures with words with two Es in them. So, to start off – here’s an artwork, created by me from a stock photo from google. It’s an African Elephant – and its recognisable by its two big ears! I chose this to begin as they reminded me ofContinue reading “Cees Fun Photo Challenge – E”

Soil (II)

An acrostic by inky, in response to the daily post prompt Soil Some people – call it the ground One of natures building blocks If you looked at it – from deep below – you would call it Life itself Several different creatures – they call it home On occasion , they climb outContinue reading “Soil (II)”

Pest (An Acrostic)

Pest Perhaps they’re not Everybody’s cup of tea Some think They’re downright dangerous People think that their Eggs and larvae will eat through the house Some forget – They’re not termites – they prefer the soil. Put in context though – If they weren’t there Everyone of the animals that eats these insectsContinue reading “Pest (An Acrostic)”