Monthly Archives: July 2023

You, The Accused

Posted on July 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

Duncan Sumerlade You appear before this court, this parade Accused of defection, desertion, betrayal, of pursuing your own crusade Of having disobeyed In leaving this stockade Of forming your own brigade With intention to invade A land without aggression ever … Continue reading →

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CCC245: The Seaside Shanty Singer

Posted on July 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

A fisherman singing jack Living in a seaside shack Side-by-side with seals and squealing birds That sing along to my shantified words The shushing of the susurrating sea Provides the background music for me Tide-washed mermaid-purses filled with glee Oh … Continue reading →

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Crimson Creative Challenge #245

Posted on July 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

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 cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Cliff-Side Flowers

Posted on July 18, 2023 by crispina kemp

Flowers from our visit to Sheringham on 14th June. There are not many, but they are beautiful Sea Aster Thrift Bladder Campion Sea Holly, not yet in flower Bird’s Foot Trefoil Alas, not much, but the flowers paint the cliffs … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Crabs, Lobsters, Sand and Sea

Posted on July 16, 2023 by crispina kemp

14th June, the day dawns bright and we’re heading to the North Norfolk coast, to visit one of my favourite towns, more of a fishing village than a glitzy resort. Sheringham. Please do join us. The fishing here is small … Continue reading →

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Wind Powered

Posted on July 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

There’s no getting bored when the heat is on and there’s a stiff breeze! Up in the Air, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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No Desire to Reconnect

Posted on July 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

He said I’d been resurrected His attention had been redirected From the beauty down the street He said he’d like to get reconnected That he cared for me more than he’d suspected He was sorry if I’d felt neglected His … Continue reading →

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CCC244: Bonny Is My Love

Posted on July 13, 2023 by crispina kemp

She is a rose by name Fresh petals her face frame Every spring A joy she brings Into bud as the cuckoo sings Wafting scent sweet as honey Truly, my love is bonny

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #244

Posted on July 12, 2023 by crispina kemp

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 cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: June Roses…and Others

Posted on July 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

A selection of the photos taken on our walk 8th June 2023. Enjoy. These are our native roses… Pink Hogweed, up close… Cranesbill, up close… You mightn’t think of these as flowers, and yet they are! Last year’s crop lingers … Continue reading →

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