#Socs #Throwinginthetowel Another day Another set of dominoes Fallen over before i’ve even set foot on the bedroom rug The sound of springs, as i rise and the sound of bones, clicking as i head for the bathroom a dip in the water refreshes the mind, while downstairs breakfast awaits pain relief – doesnt always …
Tag Archives: Health
Being Brave
#Octpowrimo #Brave Conquering those fears can always seem a challenge coping with those trips to the doc or dentists culminating in a river of tears when you get there But, of course bringing those fears into focus Builds up your confidence and Breaks down any major anxiety By the time you reach the doctors or …
The Mask I wear
#writeclub #napowrimo It’s there everyday seen first day at sunrise and last thing at sundown It’s very good at hiding the aches and the pains brought on by illness and childhood niggles So despite how i feel each morning or night It’ll greet you with a grin that’s welcoming and bright and it’ll stay on …
Lockdown
Looking back, it seemed out of nowhere crazy ideas could be applied to keep a little bug at bay difficulty identifying friends and colleagues outdoors or in – everybody was wearing masks when it got really bad – kept in contact over zoom – but nobody in authority seemed to follow their own advice
Waiting for the ferry
#wdys Something strange in these sun covered streets, there’s no one around but the locals the medicine man said stay at home so in centrally heated houses they stay away from the sun covered shores the artworks and postcards sit solitary while cafe sombreros swing in the soft summer breeze with no one to hear …
Hope
#socs #hope I expectation…. its building in the streets wondering if Maybe – Just maybe the men and the ministry will tell us we can go back to normal II Grandkids calling their nannas and grandads plans being formulated over an i-pad screen rendezvous to see them and share a hug III The athletes preparing …
Mashed
#socs #mash #napowrimo #day18 Growing Up there were moments i couldn’t stomach whole foods The magic drink coloured bright orange was a staple between meal times a weapon in the kitchen armoury four silver prongs taking on vegetable, meat or fruit Tomatoes i’d eat after being crushed and beat and served up on bread to …
Feathers in a flap
Napowrimo day 17 Falcon, bird of prey Feast your eyes, while I tell you a tale While we’ve all been indoors, the birds without fail Have landed en-masse in the public squares And landing on rooftops without a care There once was an answer, keeping birds in check But till he returns, theyve darned us …
Throwing the dice
I They say that cats are lucky They say they’ll always thrive They say they’re just like humans with character and drive one thing they don’t tell you you’re happy to be alive II Playing cards with the reaper as if you have the time listening to the clock hand or even the bells chime …
Can you hear the sleigh bells yet ?
Salford, 28th November 2020 I’m not feeling particularly festive at present. Its Dark and cold outside, as the last of November’s nights draw in and yes, that means, the run to the festive season has already started Tomorrow – is “Advent Sunday”, and i’m guessing the advent calendars will be on the walls of every …
The Inkwell 