The Inkwell#FFFC
People found it odd
the cyclist ambling down the paved road
on two feet
Smiling as she walked
on the wet paving stones
and occasionally – splashing in puddles
When asked why
she wasn’t riding through town
her answer was simple
her helmet was back at the velodrome
#socs #bodyparts
tippy toes
toddling down stairs for a
tasty treat or two
ten little tippy toes
taking care i don’t fall over
travelling down the street
ten tippy toes
telling you about
the warmth or coldness of
terrafirma below
taking socks and shoes off or putting
those warm slippers on
#sea #seaside #waters #shells #seaweed
The sea played with the man on the beach
as he walked along the sand
blue turning to sky blue then white
to catch the sun worshipper and give him a fright
But after a while the man came up to the sea
in an attempt to dip his toes
he put his feet into the blue
and in an instant froze
for while on the sand, the air was warm
the water instead, was not
it was like a bowl of ice cubes
and he was rooted to the spot
the hermit crabs signalled to the oncoming sea
about the beachcombers feet
and then in an instant
the sea beat a retreat
#Socs #Up #Down
I
The sky and stars are yours
rising to new heights
where you want to go
is all up to you
maybe one day
you’ll make it to the moon
II
Keeping your feet on
Terra Firma – was always
your best idea – sinking your feet
down into nice warm sand
The moon is nice
from a seat by the sea
You thought it would be easy,
ignoring all the hallows
crossing the river as you did
safe (so you thought) , in the shallows
the water was cool and slow
as you dipped your toes in fast
but as you crossed to the the other side
you found yourself aghast
For the soft brown mud, at the bottom of the bank
your feet were stuck, and quick it sank
for round your feet, the mud it wrapped
and for now, your feet were trapped
#writephoto
Sailing up and down any stairwell – isn’t as easy as you think
Tumbling down stairs is easily done – if you don’t look where you’re going
Even the shortest of steps can make you fall, so attention needs to be made
Position your feet in the right spot – and watch your acceleration
Someone might be coming down as you are going up – take care
#CYW #Ticklemepink
Ten little chubby toes
in happy movement
cheers and giggles of joy
kept amused as they count them on their
little feet
excitable laughter builds
#wwp #napowrimo #restless
Sat on paradise island
itchy feet wants to get moving
the island in distance
seems a much nicer one
Salford 1st July 2020
#writeclub #monsters #poetry #kidspoetry
as part of my write club challenges, i wrote a piece about a “Monster” with claws and teeth and horns – more like a caterpillar with 100 Feet!
(Anyone with kids remember a Lotsa-Lotsa-Leggs ? 🙂 )
I know , you know its not halloween
but i’ve got to tell you about this thing i’ve seen
snaking round Salford’s streets
with over a hundred colourful feet
A fluffy centipede , orange fur, purple hair
grown ups walking past they stare
at multi coloured spikes on his back
they move on quickly – in case of attack
If they had thought – they’d would have seen
those spikes were just fur
he want’s something to munch on
to sleep and to purr
And who does he bump into ? – our neighbours cat
who gives him some room in the upstairs flat…
so before going to bed, he eats leaves and shoots
resting on a mat, his hundred or so boots
And during the dusk, you’ll see them both play
with a ball made of wool – in a particular way
playing under the moon and having some fun
and enjoying a nap – when the day has begun
#Writephoto #Causeway
Created as a path across the water
a stretch of sand , gravel or road
usually gets wet when the tide comes in or
sea or river levels rise
especially after really bad storms
when that happens – its advisable to take
another route – or else
you’ll do more than get your feet wet!
The Inkwell