Tag: Ship
-
Imagination
#WDYS In response to the What do you see? prompt Its like the words flew off the page as they drew a picture of a pirate and his crew searching a far off island on the search for buried treasure and as i tell the tale two little heads, play peek a boo under the […]
-
Engine
Salford, 6th April 2020 #fowc #engine Every mechanic knows – it’s Not the wheels , but the engine that Get’s a driver from A to B It’s truly – the heart of any transport Naval, bus, car or motor bike Exception – if you’re reliant on foot or pedal power
-
Swimming Lessons
Salford Quays, 14th July 2018 a tale of the first time in the canal…from one of the goslings….Interpreted by Inky 🙂 It’s a bit hard stepping out from the little nursery pool to the great big vast waterway but at least my family are nearby mum and dad watching proudly on no water wings required […]
-
Navy Blue
Navy ? A Nautical colour Very respected as the colour of the senior service Yachts to Dreadnoughts – are adorned in it North to South – Compass bearings Are used to navigate Vessels through dangerous waters – Yomping through ice and hiding from the enemy Naval Company Colours Anchored off the […]
-
Silent Cargoes
Silent Cargoes By Brian F Kirkham Sat by the waters edge Awaiting the cargo ship The goods sit and wait Pallets of goods Await the arrival of the dock – bound ship Boxes neatly stacked for Destination – Supermarket Tea Coffee Cocoa Whilst going on a trip Screws, Nails, Nuts, Sprockets, Bolts Off across the […]
-
Shipwrecked
Some would say, the Hull of this once mighty vessel was – blessed It seems Impossible to think that now as it rusts in its Place on the beach Where did its cargo go ? it’s Really hard to fathom Everyone on the island was asked… Could it be, they were all in on the […]
-
Memories of Holidays Past
Memories of Holidays Past (alternate title : A Salford lads venture in the Southwest of England) The English Riviera… Torquay, Paignton, Brixham – the English County of Devon One heck of a place to get to by Car, even more by rail. Heading south, through mystical places – on an intercity train. A great adventure […]
-
Intercity Canal Life
They called it “The Big Ditch” It’s filled with water, flowing up from two rivers making their collective way toward the west meeting up with its Liverpool Cousin. A long time ago – It Carried large ships taking cargo to places far and wide But new lines lift the strain – With Cargo moved […]
The Inkwell 