The Inkwell
#Robin #EuropeanRobin #Redbreast #Bird
Salford, 30th May 2020
Returning to the garden after a brief sojourn
our friend you find on christmas cards, was found resting on the fence
bringing a spot of additional colour to the trees in the garden
its possible, he was interested in the wildflower seeds
near the little spruce trees – but he raised a smile as he hopped about
Salford, 23rd May 2020
#weather #nature #winds #trees
Something’s afoot,
the barometer has moved with a bounce
it’s not a Winds day but it
feels like it and the
foliage on the trees – is dancing
Westerly winds
in a rush to navigate their way to
northern pennine hills
determined trees – doing their best to
stay upright from the invisible charge
Maybe its the deep red colour
as you stare at its grain that makes your
heart fall for the piece
of furniture its made from
great pieces of indian redwood
are carefully crafted into
naturally flowing tables and chairs
year upon year – as old is replaced by new in the forest
Salford 30th April 2020
They come back every spring time
when the mercury starts to rise
taking up a home in the trees
giving passers by a surprise
Two birds sitting in their nest
wait till little uns do arrive
then mum and dad will feed them
so the little uns do thrive
And each morning when the suns up
Mum (or Dad) does hop
out of their green leaved little home
on a journey to the shops
Returning with some corn or wheat
or maybe a worm or a bug
to feed up the little birdies
in the nest all nice and snug
But like all little children
they grow up and explore
so don’t be surprised, if in morning you rise
and find the kids next door
In order to save their bosses some cash
the boys in charge of pruning
on the posh side of the road
gave the walkways arbors
really serious hair cuts
people were amused (or aghast)
as the trees they walked past
cautiously walking over in their shoes, pumps or boots
raised bricks caused by lumps of the trees roots.
Salford 17th April 2020
A Spot
by the big trees became vacant recently,
considering the weather, i cleared the space and
dropped some the seed into a channel….no
expectations – i just need to water them during the day
flowers ? they’ll all be different and some you might
go and consider them as weeds in another garden – i just
hope they grow in the hard trowelled soil they’ve been buried in and
in turn, the birds find the bugs and not the seeds!
#writephoto #bluebells
Brushing against the flowers in the carpet of blue
listen out for the chimes as you walk
usually, you wouldn’t hear them
except – on this occasion – there’s only the
birch trees – and they’re not saying much
even the squirrels are being quiet –
listening to the noise of the bluebells as they
lightly sway in the
spring breeze
#fowc #cabin
14th March 2020
Carefully crafted, from trees that now surround it
a place to get away from the strains of modern life
blessed with a wonderful view of the lakes and streams
in sight of nearby provisions, a short ride away
not forgetting some wonderful animals
#cyw #green
Grown by mother nature
Rampant forests in shades light and dark
Exciting combinations of Yellow and Blue
Envelope the land through the trees
Nice at any time – but particularly christmas
Water by a bank – image from S.C. Vincent
#Writephoto #Still
Sitting by the water , taking in the view
The inhabitants must be sleeping – i thought i’d see a few
In fact all i see is reflections, of the trees a while away
Lined up, all upside down – but seen as clear as day, while
Looking for fish, as i laze away
