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Casting Nasturtiums

Posted on May 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

I’ve a mind to sue It’s defamation of character Don’t you know I’m not one of those Polly Titians To take it kindly And she’s as bad That one who’s hammering the keys Writing libelous words Casting Nasturtiums Rapacious, indeed … Continue reading →

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CCC085: This Merry Month of May

Posted on May 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

For long millennia here they’ve stood Casting mystical blue throughout this wood Ringing their bells for the fairies’ ritual weddings Blessing the old folks in their ancient steadings Beside them, amongst them, the fair white maids Brighten up the blue-hued … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #085

Posted on May 6, 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 →

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Tuesdays Treats: April Belles

Posted on May 5, 2026 by crispina kemp

Additional photos from our walk on 20th April 2026, mostly flowers. Enjoy 🔼 Bluebells, true English bluebells 🔽 The delicate little flowers of wood sorrel with a splash of colour from the ground ivy 🔼 Even smaller than the wood … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Blue Hills, Cool Water

Posted on May 3, 2026 by crispina kemp

20th April 2026, the day dawns perfect for our walk. No rain, no mist, slightly overcast sky which we prefer since the sun deepens the shadows and dazzles the white. We hop a bus to Norwich, then another to take … Continue reading →

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Those Eyes

Posted on May 2, 2026 by crispina kemp

She looked so cute Like she was made for a bathing suit The tantalising glean of her ponytail Such an attraction couldn’t fail Eyes, her eyes, mesmerised Dark mysterious pools To capture fools Incandescent shine, divine And how she used … Continue reading →

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CCC084: Spirit of Fire

Posted on April 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

Spirit of Fire, thee I admire Bright upon the forest floor Beautiful Butterfly, thee I adore.

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #084

Posted on April 29, 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 →

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Tuesdays Treats: Blossoms and Other April Treats

Posted on April 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

A collection of blossoms etcetera seen along the way on 16th April 2026. Enjoy 🔼 Bird cherry 🔽 Wild cherry 🔼 Apples and 🔽 pears (I think) 🔽 Blackthorn, almost over now Not blossoms 🔼 The pinkish-brown newly birthed leaves of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Green Grows My Humble World

Posted on April 26, 2026 by crispina kemp

16th April 2026 begins beneath clouds, but those clouds soon move away. Time to put on the hikers, check batteries and water, and hop on a bus. We’re not going far, just to the next town. You’re welcome to join … Continue reading →

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