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About crispina kemp

Spinner of Asaric and Mythic tales

Proud and Stubborn

Posted on February 27, 2021 by crispina kemp

  I don’t have any pets, and my wildlife photography leaves much to be desired. But while walking through a woodland on Friday I encountered a very proud but stubborn “Brandy” refusing to take the sticks back to her walker. … Continue reading →

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CCC120: Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Posted on February 25, 2021 by crispina kemp

I like to idle in my chair, Guzzle soda, munching snacks, Throw the wrappers where I care. I like to listen to the Byrds, Drone along discordantly, Forgetting half the words. I like to doze beneath this tree; I like … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #120

Posted on February 24, 2021 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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Tuesday Treat: Birds

Posted on February 23, 2021 by crispina kemp

I’m not a bird photographer. I like subjects that stay still… like flowers and fungi. But… I’ll let you be the judge We start with a “static”… well, at least it didn’t fly off… My interest was the clouds… these … Continue reading →

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A Universe Apart

Posted on February 22, 2021 by crispina kemp

Your eyes, though they’ve never seen me, draw me Your lips, though they’ve never tasted me, caress me Your arms, though the centuries pass, enfold me While your soul, never ending, calls to me Though our hearts beat a universe … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Windy Day at the Beach

Posted on February 21, 2021 by crispina kemp

If I walk from mine to the end of Gorleston promenade and back, that’s a 10-miler. Forecast is showers, becoming heavy in the afternoon. And high winds gusting yet stronger. But what the hell, I’ve been held in by the … Continue reading →

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Forever Green

Posted on February 20, 2021 by crispina kemp

Tamarix (aka Salt Cedar) looking yet more delicate with its fine tracery of frosty needles. In the Cold, from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia

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CCC119: I Remember

Posted on February 18, 2021 by crispina kemp

I remember when you left us Cold and lonely on this shore No light nor gold within our life Gone from us forever more. And here and now you do return Head hung low, remorsefully Barely strength to greet the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #119

Posted on February 17, 2021 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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Tuesday Treat: Valentine Flowers

Posted on February 16, 2021 by crispina kemp

Roses are red Violets are blue But tulips are all I want from you… But why keep it to pink Or you could give me alstromeria, lily of the Incas I’ll take photos of them no matter what… Or, if … Continue reading →

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