#Octpowrimo It’s happening Count to three and watch the children of the horse chestnut tree make a break for independence The leaves have been screaming without saying a word all through the summer, “look at me” they yelled as deciduous colour went from green to red till north wind and west wind wanted to play …
Tag Archives: Greens
Restin’
Its hard to fathom how these children of the scots pine found their way on a bench by a northern harbour their relatives happy to see them still hanging around on their own tree they’ve been hard at work scattering their seed across the parks and greens but now they need a break so they’ll …
Asparagus
Photo by Foodie Factor on Pexels.com As they were released from the Strings holding them together, the Purple tipped stalks were prepared for the dinner plate A motley bunch of greens Roasted in a pan with other vegetables A side to the main food star on the plate Green and purple showing off the white …
The day Big Ben landed in Manchester
Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester. A response by inky Big Ben lands in Piccadilly gardens, as part of Manchester international festival #MIF21 Among the summer fountains and stalls for this and that something from Westminster landed on ground – Flat It took local wildlife by surprise and pigeons they did up and rise to see this tower …
Home cooking
#promptuarium #home #cooking I Classical scholars sat in ivory towers will tell you – being far away there’s nothing better than the tastes of home II Preparation for the evening meal is everything – Peeled and chopped and ready – for roasting, grilling, baking or boiling of course – salad greens? just need rinsing and …
Labyrinth
#fowc #labyrinth Losing your mind as you travel its paths breadcrumbs won’t help you here you’ll need something a little bit sturdier as you make your way round the puzzle if you manage to get to the centre next thing you’ll need to do is to make your way out that will take a while …
Fern
#coloryourworld #CYW #Fern An acrostic for the Fern Colour on Tourmalines Coloryourworld challenge Flowing fronds of green each one coming from a central point reminding me of an octopus or squid – not squelchy, but just as many arms!
Two brothers
#octpowrimo #dogs #pointers Two dogs…twins ? By inky Been apart for a while , but Really you never forget family Out on the green fields Two siblings meet, for the first time in a while Happy to see each other, with Eager calls and sniffs Ready to run after one another for Simply enjoying the …
Waiting for the flowers
Salford, 9th March 2019 A patch of earth on some barren land Was turned over, fed and watered Earth dug up in places on Seeds or bulbs planted Over the next few months, the process continued – and Moments passed – until the arrival of a green leaf popping out of the ground Expect rainbows …
In their finest
Salford, 9th January 2019 On a Sunday morning, In the bright sunshine You’ll see them all In their finest Taking a walk With husband or wife Along with the children, Escaping the strife No work for the blacksmith The shops are all closed They’ve all been to church So a walk is proposed And while …
The Inkwell 