7th January 2019
#promptuarium
I’ve been doing the six word stories over Christmas…this piece is inspired by one
The tree may be gone for another year
and the decorations might be back in the box
but around and about the house
there’s enough pixie dust in the air
to bring a smile to a little child’s eyes
Crafting a dessert, is a bit of a magic trick
Oranges sliced and pineapples diced get laid in a dish, and
Next comes the syrup and then the batter, before the dish is covered in foil
Just before the dish is put in the oven – four holes are made to let out steam
Until its time – for it to be turned upside down and
Royally presented to all sat at the table
Excited little ones ask – can i have custard with mine ?
Right about now
in music classrooms in high schools up and down the land
four piece bands are being formed and
fret boards are taking a hammering
Repeated notes
in ordered formation
fill empty spaces on the musical page
forming a foundation to create something magical
Rythum and Blues follow guitar
in concert halls up and down the land
following the familiar formation
followed by the star playing the guitar strings
If you’re looking for the real thing – don’t forget to check twice
lots of people fall for the magic trick –
losing sight of what’s in front of them
unless you focus your attention – you’ll get
sucked in by the grandeur of it all
ignore the fancy effects – the flashy costumes
on reflection – you’ll be taking on a pig in a poke
note the guy doing the deal – wants you to go for it
