The Inkwell
#Napowrimo #Room #Dorm
Reflection of a shared room (school retreat)
Keswick, 1987
Up in the hills
by a mountain stream
a place of reflection and retreat
the room shared three
with a view of the lakes
a place to ponder, relax and take breaks
colour scheme – calming
a sight of some sheep
and during our breaks we would gambol and leap
#fowc #cabin
14th March 2020
Carefully crafted, from trees that now surround it
a place to get away from the strains of modern life
blessed with a wonderful view of the lakes and streams
in sight of nearby provisions, a short ride away
not forgetting some wonderful animals
#fowc #carriage
Sat by the platform
it waits for the sign as
gentlemen and ladies alike
now make their way to their furnished cabins
a wonderful journey to places wonderful
lakes mountains and streams – but they have to wait for the flag
Salford 3rd March
The engineers who design the roads
have really outdone themselves this time
in the middle of the road, the raindrops fall,
nestling in sunken tarmac pools – they look like a map of
great lakes….
#coloryourworld #cyw #blue
Basically, a primary colour – in
Light or in paint – you’re
Used to create a whole host of
Exceptional colours
Best seen at the start of a day
Lakes and skies bringing out your many shades
Usually seen in waters on the
Edge of a beach
Bringing out the best in
Luscious fruits like blueberries and Blackberries
Usually absent from other foods people
Eat for Dinner
Salford, Via Buttermere and the rest of the Lake District, UK
Tuesday 17th January 2017
Carved out by the glaciers atop of the earth
the angels tears amassed filling a mighty hole
did some great giant leave the tread of his boots here ?
only the creator could answer that
Seeds grow trees around the teardrops
Nice place for a stroll say the birds in the trees
“Come and have a picnic” say the big hills
“Feel free to visit…”, “we’re here all year!”
in response to
Border
Borders can be defined in many ways.
On your standard map they are hard ridges that define a country, state, city, town or village.
Round my neck of the woods, they’re defined by Hillsides, Mountains, lakes and Forests.
Depending on where you live, you can cross a number of borders within an hour
Even more if you travel by train or by plane
Reality is – you wont know if you meet a border till you get to a crossing.
inside the toy store
the five fifteen from coniston
is about to arrive
sailing through tunnels in mountains
expertly created
by the big jobs
as the townsfolk stand frozen in time
anchored into a scene that will stay forever
(or until the model-maker returns)
In response to Daily Post Challenge Water
When you think about it
All of us mammals need it in one way or the other
Taken from its source – fresh clean water,
Earth’s own staff of life – found in
Rivers, Streams and Lakes
Being the way I’ve been brought up – the stories of how the wonders of the world ended up where they are can either be treated as faith fact or fiction
I studied (for interest) geology at sixth-form briefly before I came to my senses and joined up for technology classes instead. But I still have an appreciation for all things natural.
Maybe it’s the old scout in me.
Thing is – if you believe the scientists tale – The British Isles are two bits of land that broke off from its European sister when their mother, Pangea was cracking up.
I’d honestly like the tale formed by the creation story – where the various islands around the world were bits added by the creator (take your pick) to make it look pretty.
He let mother nature loose with the clay and she formed hills mountains and valleys – and it was so beautiful, the angels cried with joy, and made lakes in the crevices where the hills and valleys met.
and that’s how North-west England supposedly was given the Lake district.
The pic? One of the lakes south of Penrith (Buttermere ? could be Coniston). I’ve been camping by there with the Scout association in a place called Long-Marton, close to the town of Appleby-in-Westmoreland. I’ve returned many times since, either camping or staying in a holiday park nearby Appleby in a place called Lowther.
