The Inkwell
#writephoto
The room you had booked on the internet
could be called a room with a view
palatial, with sights of the gardens
your own balcony
with views of the river
it could almost be paradise
but for one little thing
mornings could be a little fresh
for in your palatial apartment
they’d forgot to put glass in any of the windows
don’t forget to wrap up warm now…..
#fowc #Mayhem
There was a great hullabaloo
at the local coastal zoo
the animals were out to play
as Mr Keeper was on holiday
The Lions were playing the rhinos
in a game of five a side
The mummy lions with their cubs
cheering on with pride
The elephants had experienced ice cream
and enjoyed the taste of the fruit
as the penguins watched on, as each ice was gone
the elephants gave a marvellous toot
The bears were visiting their cousins
in their frosty palace by the pool
sharing a dish of the finest fish
while their cubs played away in the cool
The adults on passing were outraged
but the children all laughed and they smiled
as in front of the wall, they saw most of it all
and asked to watch for a while
#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
#CYW #Aquamarine
They say its the true colour of water
but by the time you’ve had your cordial added
the fruit has fizzled it away
It sets of a summer holiday perfectly
as the sun reflects its blue
and you wan’t to dip your toes
on perfect days, the sky mirrors the sea
and its like the sea begins where the sky ends
wonderful to look at from a deckchair
of course, the jeweller likes this colour
its the birthstone thats usually surrounded by diamonds
so its no wonder he likes it
or the colour of the eyes of the young lady
whos entered his shop
to purchase a ring with this precious stone
#WDYS
Its early morning
It Might not be St. Tropez
but it’s got its advantages
holidaying in a forest setting
sunlight peeking through the trees
looking out for birds and squirrels
and all before returning to the comforts
of a log cabin – where little un will draw what she’s seen
#holidays #citrus #oranges #icecream
It’s funny you know
Nearly every single orange you buy – comes from Spain
and yet, when you go on holiday there you find ’em
ready – squeezed to be delivered for breakfast in a glass
and hiding away in a fridge
now if you time it right – you can get them
just right from the local grocer
and of course – after you’ve eaten your main meal – as an ice-cream!
#fowc #sedate
Some say “take it easy”
even if the sunshine is full in the sky
destination sun lounger is the place to be
after all, you’re not working for a week or two
time to enjoy the sunshine
elongated on your own sunlounger
#writephoto
Stood on the shore in their finest attire
Mum dad and little un
All leaving a trail on the sand
Looking out for the funny coloured seashells
Likelyhood is they’ll find you first
Crab like creatures
red, black or white
enter the range of view
as they pop up to say hello
taking a step left and sometimes right
until at last they
reach the waters edge
expect them to take a
sly nip of your wellies as they pass you
#CYW #Tan
There’s Something to be said
about a process that turns your skin the colour of your
new sofa
Temporary it may be – but
after a holiday, it’s
nice to look at
Though – those who want it twenty four seven
are looking more brown as usual
not exactly tan – more gravy browning
Salford, 5th April 2021
#Easter #BankHoliday #Napowrimo
(with a nod to mr Roger Mcgough)
While the kiddies are enjoying
What the easter bunny has left them
Someone else is enjoying some fun
behind the closed doors
The staff having fun
Building castles with pound coins and
swimming in shiny seas of five and ten pences
while their bosses enjoy a picnic
perched on plastic tenners nearby
and the manager enjoys an ice cream
in the glow of the pound coins
The Inkwell