The Inkwell
#Octpowrimo #Childhood
A bit rough round the edges
but he’s still as loveable as ever
now sat in the corner with the newer toys
a compendium of memories from days gone by
companions and confidante
when the darkness falls
or the ghosts come to town unexpectedly
best thing of all – he’ll always be there when you need him
#promptuarium #Lockdown #birds
The birds are having a whale of a time
perched as they are on the quay fencing
taking in the rays
of the warm summer sunshine
their only dilemma for today
is when their waiter service is returning
for its great hopping to the waters for take out
but they’re missing their seeds of gold
and some of them have their feathers in a frizz….
word on the bridge is – its down to a bug
point him out they say – we want our feeders back!
#Promptuarium #Napowrimo
Salford 24th April 2020
He was part of the attraction
of the rock star band
people would roar, on every tour
when they saw him stand
One day, though in August
something happened out on stage
as the large unwieldly Iron man
thought he was Jimmy Page
No Guitar to speak of,
though his speakers they did blast
heard from far , playing air guitar
playing the bands hits from the past
The band all looked round speechless
as he did his bit to their songs
but the fans they all were cheering
so join in they did , before long
And after the concert was finished
and the robot was boxed away
the fans they would all still be talking
about the day, air guitar he did play
Salford, 7th April 2020
#Food #Morning #Breakfast #Napowrimo
A prompt from Writerswrite.co.za – cheers to the promptuarium for providing the list of prompts
Best meal of the day, some people call it….
Ripe tasty bananas slapped between two pieces of buttered bread, or
Egg, boiled and salted, and served up with bread soldiers
A hearty breakfast – they say, is fit for a
King….Bacon, Eggs, sausage, tomatoes….
French toast is an alternative if you don’t like chasing your food
As are cereals….but don’t forget toast and
Strawberry jam….its a crowd pleaser
That’ll please any fussy eater (or cheese if they don’t like the sweet stuff)
#promptuarium #picture #prompt
It hovered over the mountain
even on the sunniest of days
rainbows never ventured near
And rangers would keep a countin’
the numbers caught up in the loss of rays
as people would just disappear
Local ramblers stay on the ground
while trackers and huskies searched around
but apart from odd footprints – nothing to be found
Was something living up on that high ground
taking the climbers – without a sound ?
till they find out – they’re staying off that mound
#Promptuarium #Hauntedgrove
Haunted forest ?
a likely story !
up till now – she’d believed the tales her brother told her
not realising ,
the creatures in their homes in the trees were
even more frightened of her – and in the
dark – it was just the forest creatures looking 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?”
#Promptuarium #Photo Album
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
#promptuarium
sat by the sea shore
left by some peg legged pirate
locked treasure awaits
uncovered booty
hidden away for decades
awaiting release
precious gold and jewels
lie sleeping in the casket
waiting for a key
