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Like a Band of Boys

Posted on December 26, 2021 by crispina kemp

Neighbour’s an elderly lady Quiet But Christmas Eve Like a band of boys What a din What a noise! 19 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Prompt: Din

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Harbour Lights

Posted on December 25, 2021 by crispina kemp

I was waiting for the sun to crest the horizon but just couldn’t resist turning the zoom to the distant lights at the harbour’s mouth (perhaps as much as a mile away) Rule of Thirds, another title achieved from the … Continue reading →

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CCC163: Gloria in excelsis

Posted on December 23, 2021 by crispina kemp

Gloria slammed the door on the carol-singers with their “Deck the halls”. She didn’t want to be jolly. Or rather she wanted to be jolly all on her own. Why, when all year round they left her alone, couldn’t care … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #163

Posted on December 22, 2021 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 Treat: Marshland Miscellany

Posted on December 21, 2021 by crispina kemp

Assorted photos taken on our walk from Great Yarmouth to Burgh Castle 9th December. Enjoy. Reeds… to set the scene Love this little fella Grey heron acting the lifeguard for a group of widgeon Greylag… bobbing around Oops! I wonder … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2021 by crispina kemp
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Sunday Picture Post: In the Early Morning

Posted on December 19, 2021 by crispina kemp

9th December, temperature isn’t sub-zero but the wind is keen. You might like to wear thermals. No bus to catch, we’re walking out of town. Which means we catch the sun rise. The confluence of Bure and Yare, and the … Continue reading →

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Stillness

Posted on December 18, 2021 by crispina kemp

All Is Calm, another title achieved from the list for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia.

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My Friend

Posted on December 18, 2021 by crispina kemp

Pavonine says this friend of mine And thinks she’ll trip me Defeat me Mute my words and numb my hand Ha! Little does she know me. No country mouse me No shrinking violet No parson’s daughter No penitent whore No … Continue reading →

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CCC162: The Parish Eagle

Posted on December 16, 2021 by crispina kemp

Little Robin in the churchyard hiding What was it the bird found frightening Was the old vicar sermonising Or the new organ player improvising It was the eagle, parish-bought And in stone realistically wrought To sit above the south porch-door … Continue reading →

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