Author Archives: crispina kemp

Unknown's avatar

About crispina kemp

Spinner of Mythic Tales

Ringing the Changes

Posted on June 13, 2026 by crispina kemp

When I started this blog, my avatar was a spider’s web. Truly, it was In 2020, I changed from web to person. Wow, here I am, look! Blurry, it wasn’t the best of phone-cameras. Year 2020. It was a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 34 Comments

I Say A Prayer

Posted on June 13, 2026 by crispina kemp

I say a prayer, cast up to heaven Not for a white knight, fast horse Though that’d be nice, of course But for those moments of solitude For those I give my gratitude 33 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems (Some Silly), Prompt | Tagged , , | 14 Comments

Friday Flyers

Posted on June 12, 2026 by crispina kemp

Some of the winged beings seen during our walk on 27th May 2026. Enjoy. 🔼 Painted Lady, flying in abundance this year!!! 🔽 🔼 Red Admiral, posing 🔽 Green-veined White, lover of the waterways 🔼 Peacock, trying to hide Two oddities: 🔼 … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , , , | 20 Comments

CCC090: June’s Flower

Posted on June 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

Me: I claim this rose as mine Friend: Yeah? Why? Me: Because June is my birth month, and June’s flower is the rose Friend: Mmm. Fine, I can get with that. But that makes you a Gemini, forever young, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, Photos, Prompt | Tagged , , , | 27 Comments

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #090

Posted on June 10, 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 →

Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, Photos, Prompt | Tagged , , , | 23 Comments

Tuesday Treats: Fen Veg and More

Posted on June 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

More more more photos from our walk on 27th May 2026. Enjoy!!! 🔼 A wonderful thistle, standing proud amongst the fen grasses 🔼 Red campion, entangled with the grasses 🔽 Ragged robin, bravely standing clear of the grass around it 🔼 … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , | 23 Comments

Sunday Picture Post: Fen-Meadows Walk

Posted on June 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

27th May 2026 and the weather’s getting uncomfortably hot. So we pick a walk that’s going to be short. Although having to travel half-way across county does make for a full day out. We’re going to a water-meadow on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , , | 25 Comments

Back In The Distant Day

Posted on June 6, 2026 by crispina kemp

Shunamn tapped his fingers Each one turned down as he counted It was the Alsime way Detah snorted The granary’s way was quicker Easier Huh, an abacus would have been even easier and quicker But Detah lived in the Western … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction, Prompt | Tagged , , , | 22 Comments

Friday Fliers

Posted on June 5, 2026 by crispina kemp

A few more photos that overflowed from Tuesday’s post. Theme: Wings! Enjoy From the top, from big fliers to little fliers we have 🔼 Mute Swan 🔽 Canadian Geese 🔼 Egyptian/Spectacle Goose 🔽 Song Thrush 🔼 Painted Lady 🔽 Female Common Blue Damselfly … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

CCC089: Bold As Brass

Posted on June 4, 2026 by crispina kemp

Look! Look at me This evil old crow Sitting bold as brass in this field of gold Here to bid you cleanse your eyes See the reality I am no dastardly fiend I am your friend It’s true, the crow … Continue reading →

Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, Photos, Poems (Some Silly), Prompt | Tagged , , | 17 Comments