Monthly Archives: June 2025

Seed Fall Ch23

Posted on June 30, 2025 by crispina kemp

Chapter Twenty-Three of my current wip. As before, all and any comments very much appreciated Please note: This is a weekly post Canipse jumped in front of Zem Jess. “Wait a bit, wait.” He could see where the zem was … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Green Lanes and Grain Fields

Posted on June 29, 2025 by crispina kemp

23rd June 2025 and despite the summer heat is still roasting the land, the forecast is for a most welcome strong cooling wind. Let’s kit up and catch those buses: two to take us to Brooke from whence we’ll wend … Continue reading →

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In An English Country Garden

Posted on June 28, 2025 by crispina kemp

How old is this rose bush? Probably as old as the garden, and that’s as old as me. When I moved here in 2021, it was lost amidst a stifling bed of nettles. I’m so pleased to see not only … Continue reading →

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Afraid to Smile

Posted on June 28, 2025 by crispina kemp

Wonky teeth, afraid to smile, teenage face an utter disgrace Sweating otherworld monster dentist arrived in all haste Impressions taken, device fitted: an orthodontic brace 25 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Brace

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‘Autumn Deadlines’ on Whispers and Echoes

Posted on June 27, 2025 by crispina kemp

Autumn Deadlines | Crispina Kemp

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CCC040: Asleep Beneath That Lake

Posted on June 26, 2025 by crispina kemp

When Bedivere dripped the juice between my lips I’d not the strength to swallow I called on Kay to ease its way Now sleep must follow Sleep arrives and my world takes flight As across the lake, a weirdling sight … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #040

Posted on June 25, 2025 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here there are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: June Flowers and Bits

Posted on June 24, 2025 by crispina kemp

A miscellany of photos taken during our walk on 14th June 2025. Enjoy Evidence of last night’s rain! 🔼🔽 Foxgloves now replace the bluebells, but their season is nearly done This white froth is a head of elder flowers (grandma … Continue reading →

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Seed Fall Chapter 22

Posted on June 23, 2025 by crispina kemp

Chapter Twenty-Two of my current wip. As before, all and any comments very much appreciated Please note: This is a weekly post Pendoling Curses! Jess halted. Pulled back. Lost balance. And sat with a painful crash on the rocky track. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Keeping It Local

Posted on June 22, 2025 by crispina kemp

14th June 2025, Met Office forecasts temps of 23C. That’s my cut-off for walking (doctor’s orders) though with a good blustery breeze I should be fine. Even so, we decide to keep it local. With less time on buses, we … Continue reading →

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