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Tick Tock

Posted on February 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

Hearing the clock The slow tick-tock The minute-by-minute Move of the hands Inexorable, the slip of the sands Countdown to tragedy Oh woe, alas, what’s to become of me A noose awaits me on the morrow A noose that will … Continue reading →

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CCC224: Lost Without Bells

Posted on February 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

They’ve taken away my bells. But who to point my finger at Who to cast into ten depths of hell? And tell me How’s my beloved Esmeralda to seduce with her dancing Without the bells I used to ring?

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #224

Posted on February 22, 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: A Winter Water-Meadow

Posted on February 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

30th January, the second part of our walk takes us out of town and into a fenland landscape, a place that’s probably best in early summer. But at least we have the sun! The colour of alder… Hazel catkins… We … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: In the Heart of Norfolk

Posted on February 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

30th January, cold but sunny, and while the bus into Norwich is its usual rattle and roll, the bus that takes us into the ‘heart of Norfolk’ is almost luxurious. Such comfort. Oh, but we notice the cold when we … Continue reading →

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Heart of Oak

Posted on February 18, 2023 by crispina kemp

Perhaps the shape of this window into the heart of the oak isn’t immediately obvious, but see below Hearts, one of the titles from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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Sixth Out From The Sun

Posted on February 18, 2023 by crispina kemp

Jo deemed it utterly unfair. It wasn’t his fault if he came across as cold, remote, unfriendly. It was down to his birth order and he’d had no control over that. Three older sisters, and two brothers, the sixth child … Continue reading →

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CCC223: No Goblins Today

Posted on February 16, 2023 by crispina kemp

Spindle-Legs called to Nimble-Fingers, “Come on, let’s hurry it. The swings are free, the goblins aren’t here today!” The two play-friends had just hitched themselves onto the high swings and were working them into an exhilarating arc, whooping and laughing … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #223

Posted on February 15, 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: Beached Boats

Posted on February 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

Cromer is a town built on fishing. But it hasn’t a harbour; it has a sharply shelving beach. The fishing boats were in, their hauls being cleaned and sorted. And you know I love boats and tractors… Tractors are used … Continue reading →

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