The Inkwell#fowc #sponge
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Something found on the sea shore
perhaps lying lazily around the cockles, whelks and clams
on occasion, travelling by bobbing about the water
numbers of them can be spotted on the seaweed
getting their nutrients for the day from
each drop of seaweed they enjoy
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Supping up the drops of soapy bathwater
propped up by perfumed foam
often sinking below the water line
navigating its way towards the plug hole
gets squeezed during bath time by
excitable kiddies
#Fowc #combination
some call it a recipe
others a mixture
several ingredients
coming together in a bowl
to form the perfect pudding
and it isn’t the flour , butter or eggs
that are the star of the show
or even the fruit thats gone in or over it
no – this is a team effort
served up on a serving spoon after the chicken dinner
key question – anyone for custard?
#CYW #Yellow
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Colour of the morning sun
set amongst the blue sky
and patchy white cloud
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Breakfast calls
in the colour of your boiled egg
circled by toasted soldiers
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In the garden
the lions of the lawn
greet you with hello
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Afternoon treat
tween two slices of bread
or eaten on its own
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Accompanient
to post – dinner sweetener
perfect with a sponge
#Napowrimo #peach #fruit #poem #response
A response to Aubade: Some Peaches, After Storm by Carl Phillips you can read his poem Here
Perhaps the idea of
eating a bruised peach
after its fell headlong towards the ground
could be considered
hell on earth to a fruit connoisseur
Put in a pan
enveloped with
a mix of butter and sugar, and a spot of spice
combined with a light soft sponge ?
heavenly
#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
#FDDA #Sweet #Sponge #Puddings
I do like a sponge pudding
coming to life in the oven
covered in fruity delights
sweet soft pillows of loveliness
and that’s before you get to the custard!
#Patience #Freedomofexpression
Perhaps it’s a special gift
Angels have tonnes of the stuff – apparently
Time stored away – to be
Instantly used in that one
Exceptional moment –
Note the handywork in the
Craftsmanship –
expertly laid on the coconut sponge – that takes patience.
#Fruit #Sponge #Custard #Pudding
Something to eat not quite after
Partaking in the evening meal, – full
Of yummy fruit – or maybe even Chocolate!
Now, its nice to have with Custard
Great Hot (or Cold)
Enjoyed by all after teatime
In response to Fandango’s one word challenge
You knew your nephew wouldn’t eat his greens
every mealtime saw a trip to the bin
but appreciating his happy sweet tooth
you snook something into pudding unseen
and eating with the custard you did grin
as he ate up his carrots with a great big smile
hidden in the sponge cake with sultanas between
and wouldn’t complain about veg – for a while
Salford 17th August 2018
#Cake #Marzipan #Sweet #Battenburg #Sponge #Pudding #Jam
Built like
a sponge colossus
to many – a
teatime snack to
enjoy just after your chops and vegetables
now how much you have is down to you
but then again – its a question of how much sponge
unless of course, you don’t like Marzipan
reactions to this cake – understandable
“great! can we have one more slice please ?”
The Inkwell