Monthly Archives: July 2026

Primordial Shore

Posted on July 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

The waves toss themselves against the shore Clutch and tear at anything there Tumble the stones Wrench at the shells Batter the rocks Like a starving child with fingers that grasp Edible, inedible, what does it matter Every last mark … Continue reading →

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CCC094: Look Up, Splash Down

Posted on July 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

Lazing on the riverbank Gazing at the fresh green blades Following with my eye Where they point into the sky Squinting What am I seeing? A dot A dot A circle… A saucer? Fast to my feet Fix on the— … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #094

Posted on July 8, 2026 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 they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Some More Pics

Posted on July 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

As the title says, here’s some more pics (from our walk along the Bure on 22nd June 2026) Enjoy The riverside path takes us behind various properties, residential, commercial, and eventually the park. Mostly we have wayside flowers 🔼 Hedgerow … Continue reading →

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It Begins, It Ends

Posted on July 6, 2026 by crispina kemp

A love affair begins… magically lyrical; A love affair ends…depressingly cynical 12 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Lyrical

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Sunday Picture Post: Keeping It Local

Posted on July 5, 2026 by crispina kemp

22nd June 2026 and while I’ve mostly recovered from my mishap the previous week, I don’t want to stress the leg too much. And besides that, the forecast is for a miserably hot and humid afternoon. So, no wasting time … Continue reading →

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Friday Flyers

Posted on July 3, 2026 by crispina kemp

Photos from our walk on 15th June 2026. Butterflies weren’t so much scarce, as shy of the camera. Damselflies made up for the lack. Enjoy these few that I managed to snap 🔼 Broad-bodied Chaser, the first I’ve ever seen, so … Continue reading →

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CCC093: With a Flick and a Wink

Posted on July 2, 2026 by crispina kemp

With a flick of her wand, and a wink She coloured the meadow pink With a sneeze and a tease She turned to purple the dull green trees And over it all she cast a honey-dipped spell That the meadow … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #093

Posted on July 1, 2026 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 they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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