Monthly Archives: April 2020

CCC77: A Norfolk Cob Cottage

Posted on April 30, 2020 by crispina kemp

Widow Cob and the spinster Daff Together cobbling a crafty craft A wily web stretched across the path To snag unwary pedlers as they pass Bind him, cocoon him, store him for later Suck out his blood, his plasma, his … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #77

Posted on April 29, 2020 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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The Fabric of Life: An Observation

Posted on April 27, 2020 by crispina kemp

The fabric of life of late has frayed Lost is the self-edge that should waylay it Warped and teased with covert intent to unravel According to those who conspiracies see No longer a cloth to support the living Now more … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Springtime Blues

Posted on April 26, 2020 by crispina kemp

These photos need no introduction other than to say they were taken on 23rd April last year (2019) Every year since moving from here (back in 1983) I’ve returned for the bluebells. But not this year; to do so requires … Continue reading →

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Bridge Over the River Tud

Posted on April 25, 2020 by crispina kemp

Bridge, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek The title might say where this is (for those who care to google it). But it doesn’t say how close this bridge is to my heart. My grandfather helped build this bridge, … Continue reading →

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For England and Saint… Who?

Posted on April 23, 2020 by crispina kemp

Today – 23rd April – is Saint George’s Day. But even without the lockdown, you’d see few English folk celebrating. Of the Four Nations of Britain, it’s only we English that let our Patron Saint’s Day pass without a fuss. … Continue reading →

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CCC76: Marjorie Dore

Posted on April 23, 2020 by crispina kemp

Marjorie Dore crouched in front of the tree Marjorie Dore cocked her head the better to see. Mama told me fairies live here Mama said I had to beware Are you listening, fairies? Do you hear? Then best you take … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #76

Posted on April 22, 2020 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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In High Traffic Season

Posted on April 20, 2020 by crispina kemp

Obsolete concrete hacked from the pavement Ear-muffled crew pneumatic hammering Why must they leave it till high-traffic season? Can anyone tell me the reason? 24 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Obsolete

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Sunday Picture Post: Church Flowers

Posted on April 19, 2020 by crispina kemp

On 21st April 2018 our walk took us past three village churches. And of course, we popped in…

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