The Inkwell
it began
quite simply
with a litmus test
sorting out acids from alkalis
colours red and blue
reactions of tiny pellets
in beakers of different solution
watching them
dance in the bubbles
as they fizzed away
changing solutions
creating new things
turning acids and alkalis
into physical coloured crystal
with combination and evaporation
#food #baking #pudding #jam #custard
Egg Sugar Flour and Butter
combine with fruit for something after tea
a little thing that’s fruity and sweet
with a layer that’s simply utter
delicious, flavoursome and buttery
its the fruit covered layer – that gives it a swirl
served up with custard its hard to beat
a childhood favourite – why not give it a whirl ?
There was a sullen look over breakfast
Samantha pushed her bacon and eggs around the plate
Summertime was over – it was the start of a new term
“Do I have to go” she pleaded,
at the person opposite her at the table
“I could always say i’m not well….”
The newspaper opposite her ruffled
“well that’s a fine state of affairs…..” came the voice from behind it
the children alongside her giggled as they munched on their toast
“Its Not FAIR!” she moaned – thinking back to forty eight hours ago
she’d been much happier – soaking up the sun on a warm sandy beach
A pair of eyes peered over the newspaper
“Look – if it makes you happy – i’ll drive you into work today…”
she thought of turning up at the school gates in the 4 x 4 in the garage
“Well….that’d be nice”
“I’m sure it would be – for the kids….beside’s you’ve got to go to school”
“Why?”
“You’re the Headmistress!!!!”
#writephoto #subsea
Fish and Crockpots Image c/o KL Caley
Down on the ocean bed
the things around make a wonderful home
while the kids are learning at school
mum and dad are servicing their little home
keeping it ship-shape while
looking after their baby eggs
sheltered from prying eyes
#school
September
a time announcing –
the summer is over. No more
creating sandcastles on the beach or
hearing the breakers hitting the shore
exercise books and pencils at the ready
learning has begun again
Unless they’ve sent you to “Big School”, your
New kit will be much like your old one
It identifies you as one of the school you see
Forms keep you and your class mates together
Of course, there are times these are
Rearranged – and to
Many – this can lead to tears
Buildings modernised
Learning now mixed
A combination of exercise books and
Computerised tablets
Key skills shown on paper, whilst
Boys and Girls search for answers
Over the invisible “Cloud”
Reading is still to be found in the library – even if its alongside
Alternatives are available
Digital Alternatives
#WDYS #Teachers #School #Holidays
It’s been a few weeks since they last saw each other
spending time away from work
and enjoying the pleasures of “Summer Break”
Sea and Sand now replaced
by playground tarmac
What pleasures arise now work recommences is
anybodys guess
preparation started as soon as the bags dropped at home
new faces for year ones
new challenges for year twos
all to be put together on bits of paper
so the head and his deputies know
what’s going on
#vividtangerine #cyw
Set among the apples , damsons and lemons
there’s always one fruit the children are drawn to
brightly coloured, and fitted easily in the hand
lots of little segments to enjoy in
a schooltime break
#Writeclub
based on the prompt “if you fail, try again”
Achievement they say,
is a wonderful thing.
He left the grand halls of learning
with each wrinkle on his worn face
turning upwards
Plenty of Sand had
made its way through
this learners egg timer
Perseverance – the key
and the cracking of those
Mystical codes – they call formulae
Younger peers – had scaled the tops
but it didn’t matter to this elderly pops
for years he’d had to settle for “D”s
but now in Maths – he’d got a “C”
#schooldays #promptuarium
With the current lockdown
the kids are back in school
forget the bug that’s virulent
the doctors overruled
Schooldesks spaced out plenty
while lessons start anew
learning english maths and all
for tests that are a due
And playtime the kids are spaced out
in their own little spots and squares
its not much fun playing on your own
but at least you’re in the fresh air
But the signs of good things a coming
can be smelt coming down from the hall
the smell of custard with pudding
has made its way through the classroom wall
#school #schooldays #schooldaze #dinosaurs #spelling
Another rememberence
another skool – daze
where in “High School”
Armed with Splints, Pencils and Pens
you sat in year 1 Geography or History
discussing the big dine – o – saurs and where they lived
Tee-rhino-saw us and dip lod die cuss
on places not Salford or even London
and you wondered why they were talking of plates
when dinner was hours away
“Tri – cereal – Tops” ?
i much preferred Rice Krispies to Cornflakes
The Inkwell