The Inkwell
Beacon beaming from the bright tower
provides guidance for the skipper of a trawler
as he pulls his catch towards the harbour
following the light
that skips along the water
created by the bright bulbt
hat turns around in the tower
#fowc #Glimpse
Getting a short eyeshot at the
latest upgrade to the tech in your pocket
is like playing with dynamite, for you’ve seen
maybe one or two features – and now, your
portable friend’s shine seems to have lost its brightness
some say – its good to see what’s coming ahead
except for those who’s garden shed is overflowing with old stuff
#Socs #toss
a piece on a coin toss for #Socs by inky
50:50 – I think that’s what they call it
chances of you picking the right side of the coin
It seems so plausible – there’s only two choices
but like a smaller version of a roulette wheel
the fates are rising and falling
with each turn of the coin in the air
and decisions fall in the victors favour
whether the head sees the skies or ground under foot
Like a flash in the pan
It appears from the clouds
Going quickly through the atmosphere
Heading for the ground
Thunder noisily telling you that
not that far away – buckets of water will be falling soon
Illuminating that message in brief bursts
Night skies lit up in a spectacular display – it’s
Going to get wet – very soon….
#Fowc #Cranky
Could it be said – in order to get out of bed, you
Rolled in the wrong direction this morning ?
Absurd demands made at the breakfast table
Not only that – but a face that looked like its eaten the sourest lemon
Keep that up, and nobody will talk to you
You can’t have salmon for breakfast – have porridge instead!
Salford 23rd June 2020
Lighting up the darkness
as the Sun dips below the horizon
night-time seems an awful lot friendlier with
them , as they brighten the dark gloom
enlightening any stroll in the
rolling dark blue shades of
night-time, until Luna pops up behind a cloud
Salford, 21st June 2020
flown in over field and dale
landed among the town’s bracken and bush
entangled in some weird hug with the original bush
where expert eyes, pick up the most sumptuous berries
inspected, and sent off to the kitchen – spending time
next to the sugar and pectin – for creating a tasty jam
#SoCs #Nails
The pieces of the plane
snapped together quite remarkably
from propeller to wing to cockpit
it’s parts have kept together
locked in tight – no need for a hammer or nails
superglue ? redundant
it would take some serious force
for it (or any of it’s fellow squadron)
to lose their wings
though there is a case
gravity may play a hand
The reality is usually greater than the prize
if you want to leap out of a plane, or over a cliff edge – you
sometimes have to understand the dangers of what you’d call “Fun”
killing yourself in the search for thrills ? Not a great idea.
#Baking #food #pie #apple #pudding #writeclub
Salford, 10th June 2020
The preparation seemed endless
the pie dish lined with the finest pastry
rolled out , sugared and buttered
now sat there waiting for the filling
The Smell of Bubbling Bramley apples
merging together with sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon
attracts the local feathered residents
looking longingly past the window glass
dropped into a sweetened parcel
and sealed with a spiced sugared lid
finally toasted together in the oven
served up after the fish and chips
and the perfect accompaniment for it
is spluttering away on a hob
as the smell of fresh vanilla custard
meets with warm apple pie – just the job!
