Monthly Archives: June 2020

CCC#83: Hot Chocolate

What’s that Hot Chocolate got what we ain’t got? Look at him, just look at him, hanging out there for the first bite of the apple. Always the same. Never gives us others a chance. Hogs every visitor – especially … Continue reading

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #83

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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With Clouds and Roses

You smashed into me with clouds and roses Shattering my composure Now the coloured fragments of my heart Reforming Becomes a kaleidoscope, enchanted 23 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Kaleidoscope

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Sunday Picture Post: In the Steps of Foxes

Last week I invited you to accompany me along Breydon Water and across Breydon Marshes. This week, the same route but reversed. And how different it is. That’s all for now, folks. Hope you enjoyed.

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Foxglove Glade

The highlight of last week’s walk was the utter stillness of Breydon Water. This week, same walk but in reverse, the fairies had been busy with their magic. This was as close as I could get, separated by a water-filled … Continue reading

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Is it a Crime

Those who regularly read my post will know that while I write rhymes that occasionally pass as poetry, I don’t do the romantic stuff. But here I’ve been challenged (thank you, N.R. of EntangleDesigns), and so… Is it a crime … Continue reading

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Under Cover

Kevin bunched up the greasy chip paper, wound down the car window and threw the vinegar-reeking ball into the bushes. “Er, Sarge, what’d you do that for?” “Because, PCW Sharon Toussel, we don’t like our Panda’s smelling of last night’s … Continue reading

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #82

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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When the Path Peters Out

“We’re lost,” Gretchen said with a hopeless groan. “Stupid, of course, we’re not lost. We haven’t turned off the path. Give us the map.” Hans snatched it from her. “See. There. The path continues.” “Into nettles and brambles, we can’t … Continue reading

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I Cast My Net and Look What I Caught

With the publication of The Spinner’s Game back in March, I decided to kick-start my Twitter account (@crispinakemp1) which I started in 2018 and had promptly abandoned. To raise my profile (as they say) my activity has mostly been by … Continue reading

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