The InkwellSalford, 28th December 2019
#Birds #2019 #Christmas
A couple of days into the Christmas season
I thought the birds had all gone somewhere sunny
I would have joined them (if I had the money)
but who should arrive on a Saturday morn
feathers all winded, ruffled and torn ???
Sat on the nest resting on the drain
covered by leaves , protected from the rain
snoozing away without any fear
happy to stay there – until next year!
A half opened eye toward the window
streaks of pastel cloud pepper the sky
local aviators practice their morning manoevres
before caged tigers are released into the wild
and rumbling wheels pass down the road
#Octpowrimo #Morning #Sunrise
An early morning piece from inky.
In twenty four society, there’s no time for beauty sleep
There’s parcels to be delivered from point A to B
and piles of paper to be rounded up for recycling
rolling down the main road – the recycling van rumbles
trying his best not to rouse the resting citizens
having run a race with Ra, and won
as the victor , returning to the depot sees the runner up
rise slow above the horizon – reward for the crew ? Breakfast.
#CYW #Coloryourworld #Canaryyellow #Canary #Yellow
A piece for tourmalines Color your world challenge
Could it be said, this bird is
as bright as the morning sun ?
noted for its bright yellow plumage
and as chirpy in the afternoon as he is in the morning
rise and shine folks, the morning is here! the little
yellow bird sings out.
9th July 2019
#Promptuarium #thenightbefore #prompt #question #girl
She walked around the room
picking up her things
the night had been great
but it was time for serious work
breakfast could wait
as she straightened her skirt
and watched as you woke
and all you could ask
as you shared a smile
“Is that my shirt?”
Salford 9th April
Like a Marshmallow
on a freshly brewed coffee
they float through the sky
Shifting slowly over rooftops
Drifting across morning
over field town and meadow
Swirling through the Morning Sky
moved by winds east and west
strings of candy coloured cloud move
Early morning Sun
Turns pastel blue into Sunrise yellow
As clouds travel toward the hills
Wisps of Water
Moving across Manchester
Heading for Hilltops
“Weather”
5th February 2019
“Red skies at Night, Shepherds Delight…..“
This old phrase is still around today.
It was the shepherds way of telling fine weather – a red sky at night normally foretold of fine weather next morning
Whilst a red sky in the morning, normally was followed by grey clouds in the skies above. It gave the shepherd time to get his flock onto lower ground and avoid an immediate drenching 🙂
We’re not out of winter yet in the UK, no matter what the met office say, and I’ve known it snow in March, despite it being technically Spring.
#Octpowrimo
Crafted from the cocoa bean and
Hot steamed milk
Out of the cold autumnal morning
Comes something warm and satisfying
Only your tastebuds can truly tell why you
Like it so much
As you send a biscuit in
The sweet smelling brew, for a bit of an
Explore
Salford 26th September
What happens early morning…when someone’s been generous with the birdseed!
It begins quietly enough,
the graceful movement of flapping wings
stopping at an observation point
whilst they check out the opposition
The seed scatters , bouncing on the tarmac
and feathered friends, in an instant
become mortal enemies – as they nip and scratch and barge
to enable the best pickings
Noises increase from roof to tree
and Mums and dads say whats for tea
the little ones sit and wait
for something to fall on their dinner plate
Resident cats look from a distance
as the birds scrap on
unaware of
the dangers ahead
And with one sight of fur
feathers fly in a blur
as they think its best
to return to the nest
Woken up by waterworks
On the mark of quarter to five
Kept awake by the familiar sound of
Excited cats finding food on the
Night prowl
Unless my head hits the
Pillow soon, i won’t be good to anyone
As pins and needles bite my feet
Golden slumbers seem far away
Aching bones rest on a thousand pocket springs
In a vain attempt I’ll sleep through the rest of
Night time
