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Henry’s First Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

A short story for Christmas, first published in 2014. Enjoy At the subtle slip of the key in the lock I whizzed around, clearing the evidence of today’s activities. Henry opened the door from vestibule to living room; I opened … Continue reading →

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Frosted Pinks

Posted on December 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

I live on the coast; we seldom have frosts, they seldom are harsh. But on 10th December to my surprise my garden turned white. So I took out the camera and… here we are, all the flowers and foliage rimmed … Continue reading →

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No Blessed Time

Posted on December 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

It’s a well-known fact That Christmas festivities a family can wreck The sanctimony displayed by a spouse always right Brothers bickering over their patrimony into the night The acrimony of whose gifts are pricier Whose nieces and nephews behaved the … Continue reading →

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Fungi Friday

Posted on December 23, 2022 by crispina kemp

21st November, the day was dull, the light was dim. Not the best conditions for seeking fungi on the dark woodland floor. We bused to Norwich and bused out again to Hethel. Most of our planned route would be on … Continue reading →

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CCC215: Jack and His Sprites

Posted on December 22, 2022 by crispina kemp

I woke that morn Before the dawn And wondered at the world turned light What magic was this wrought overnight? The work of Jack and his Sprites!

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #215

Posted on December 21, 2022 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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I Am The Spinner

Posted on December 21, 2022 by crispina kemp

I was the light when all was dark I was the air that fed the spark I danced a dozen reeling dances And drew a dozen stolen glances From a dozen star-made beasts At a dozen solar feasts I am … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Autumnal Gems

Posted on December 20, 2022 by crispina kemp

A medley of colourful pics from our walk on 14th November 2022. Enjoy Diamonds silver this fresh honeysuckle growth and golden sun on drying bracken Love ivy berries in moonstone hues More ivy berries in amber and adventurine And ruby … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Fritton Woods

Posted on December 18, 2022 by crispina kemp

14th November the day starts with thick mist, though it’s clearing by the time we get off the bus. We have to walk a mile or so from bus stop to woods along a sandy lane…passing this And into woods… … Continue reading →

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Gold on a Misty Morning

Posted on December 17, 2022 by crispina kemp

The day is misty, autumnal colours muted. But here is a gorse bush with its mist-dripping flowers. What a way to brighten the day Golden Opportunity, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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