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The North-West Passage

Posted on August 13, 2022 by crispina kemp

This time of year the sun sets to the northwest which gives perfect alignment with shoreline, waterline and the lines of the mooring-dolphin on Breydon Water. Lines, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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The Courtier

Posted on August 13, 2022 by crispina kemp

Wow! Is this guy the king or is he the king Strutting his stuff in a lazuli ruff Flashing his colours, outshining all others His strident screech with piercing reach Crest held erect In every detail this guy is correct … Continue reading →

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CCC196: Exhausted

Posted on August 11, 2022 by crispina kemp

I tell you, that Zeus, he chased me all over Crete. And the Aegean islands. All through Greece. And Italy. I tell you, I’m exhausted. But he didn’t get me. See that white cow over there? Europa; she didn’t run … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #196

Posted on August 10, 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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Tuesday Treats: Butterflies and Fungi

Posted on August 9, 2022 by crispina kemp

Enjoy… Yay!  And… That’s all for now folks. Hope you’ve enjoyed. Next week in the midst of the heat we’re off to the coast

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Monday’s Flowers

Posted on August 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

An overflow from yesterday’s post…flowers galore Establishing shot (riparian) And edging on arable… Hope you enjoyed this little extra. Tomorrow’s Tuesdays Treats treats us to Butterflies & Fungi!

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Sunday Picture Post: Where the Water Pools

Posted on August 7, 2022 by crispina kemp

26th July we walk out of Norwich along Marriott’s Way…until we cross the small River Tud. There beside the Tud is where the water pools and the fairies play. Step quietly now, we don’t want to disturb them The Tud… … Continue reading →

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Breaking…

Posted on August 6, 2022 by crispina kemp

Waves, another title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for #2022picoftheweek

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Hissing Sid and Sexy Sue

Posted on August 6, 2022 by crispina kemp

It was pure chance That Sid and Sue got up to dance Sensuously slithering across the floor Around them screams, encore, encore Such sibilance, intense pleasure Sid endured 28 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Sibilance

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CCC195: Don’t Go Into the Tangled Wood

Posted on August 4, 2022 by crispina kemp

Mother said I had to be good And not go into the Tangled Wood She said, when I asked her why Bats aren’t alone at night when they fly And the others would equally see you die She said at … Continue reading →

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