Monthly Archives: February 2019

An Early Riser

Posted on February 28, 2019 by crispina kemp

I’m playing the pun here … The parish of St Lawrence is one of five created (before 1035) from the early Anglo-Saxon foundation of St Gregory. The five parishes are closely strung, 400 yards from one end to the other, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #16

Posted on February 27, 2019 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A … Continue reading →

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Damp-Erased

Posted on February 26, 2019 by crispina kemp

Walking the beach, Washed within reach, A message in a bottle. Not indelibly inked; Damp-erased, Writing now indistinct. Written for Sammi’s Weekend Prompt

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What Pegman Saw: O Gaia

Posted on February 25, 2019 by crispina kemp

O Gaia, O Goddess, Giant amongst Titans, Mother of gods whose very height frightens Forgive us. Forgive our trespass upon your flanks; Forgive our rubbish left at our camps Forgive our bodies, dead in their quest; Forgive the spikes driven … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fungi: Tea with the Elves

Posted on February 24, 2019 by crispina kemp

A magnificent Scarlet Elf Cup … first time seen, so I’m chuffed. A winter/early spring fruiting fungus, though small it’s easily seen. (Bristly bug thrown in for free!)

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A Particular Liminal Place

Posted on February 23, 2019 by crispina kemp

This bridge marks the boundary of city and country with Norwich to one side, and the parishes of Costessey and Hellesdon to the other. I claim it for #2019picoftheweek challenge title: Bridge, cos … it is. For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge  … Continue reading →

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CCC15: Mortality

Posted on February 21, 2019 by crispina kemp

Flower. Annual. Faded. Flagging. Head-hanging. Dying Reminder of our mortality. Helianthus Written for Crimson’s Creative Challenge #15 I’d like to thank The Haunted Wordsmith for introducing me to this form: the Didactic Cinquain

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #15

Posted on February 20, 2019 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A … Continue reading →

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What Pegman Saw: Them

Posted on February 18, 2019 by crispina kemp

I turned the corner and there she was, sat on the bench outside the inn. Alone. By the way she dressed, I thought her a man. But closer, I saw her breasts, unbound. I swept a look round, fearful a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fungi: Shades of Green

Posted on February 17, 2019 by crispina kemp

Not a plate of soggy lettuce, but a bracket fungus host to algae, not an unusual phenomenon especially in woodland.

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