The Inkwell
#fowc #brilliant
bursting colour out into the night sky
revellers watching the sight as the bells chime
it’s almost time for old father time to switch with his younger brother
launching a whole new year
light show of exploding sparkle
it’s like someone’s brightened up the darkness
and people are partying under it as the new year arrives
note the whooshing of the rockets and
the sound of the crowd as they travel towards the moon
#Guyfawkes #Bonfirenight
For many ,
If someone planned to
Raise their home to the ground –
Expectations
Wouldn’t be to celebrate with Toffee apples or Parkin
Of course when Guido’s night comes about
Reactions aren’t about his attempt to
Kill those in the houses of parliament more the
Silver and Golden trails that rise up to the sky
#fowc #finesse
There was some artistry
in the way the embroiderer
had set the scene on the patch
a celebration of outdoor activity
life under canvas for
over one hundred years
colours distinct – to stand out from the crowd
and if the needlework on the edge
wasn’t noticed
the bit in the middle would be
#easter
Who’s that hopping in the garden
dropping eggs round the lawn
“I’m celebrating” he tells everyone
“The saviours been reborn”
and so with his very bouncy feet
he’s leaving everyone a treat
in places that are not so sunny
delivering gifts – the easter bunny
#Christmas
The twelth day of christmas is almost here
The decorations waiting to be put back in the box
Till the sound of sleigh bells in December
Resolutions made
Plans prepared
and the room looks like the elves had never visited
meanwhile the evergreens head for the sky
waiting for the springtime trim
and the return of their feathered friends
They say its still Christmas
there’s six weeks or so till lent
but i’m not wishing the season away
the winters not been spent
The first post of 2021.
I
The hour past
The bells chimed
One year confined to the history books
One year to look forward to
II
Late Nights
Laced with wine, food, drinking and song
Leads to a long nap under the duvet
Lying in on the downward strait to twelth night
III
Promises made – Resolutions
in changing and interesting times
enjoying a feast at the first day of the year, while
some prepare, to head out for bargains
Christmas countdown starts today
Heaven looking down as the first candle on the
Resplendent wreath is lit
It’s four sundays till the
Special event, but on these days
There’s less focus on turkey and tinsel,
More the reason we celebrate the day
Advent calendars count down each day , that the
Saviour arrived.
#Fowc #Landmark
Look around
and you will find them everywhere
north to south
distinct buildings, created for a purpose
many come from far and wide just to see the
architecture, while others like to look
’round the facilities, taking in all the history and artifacts
kept within the walls of the building
#Writephoto #Dance
Salford, January 24th 2020
#Dragon #Chinese #NewYear #Luck #Manchester
Dancing lightly through the Manchester streets,
Royal dragons parade past the town hall
A colourful line of lanterns decorate the quarter
Going round the gates of China town
Of course, you’ll hear the sounds of gongs and drums
Now and again broken through by fire crackers
The Inkwell