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A Rhodian Horse

Posted on January 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

This delightful little horse was a gift from a friend who’d been to the island of Rhodes, famous for its horses. It stands on the bookshelf beside my desk. And so…On The Shelf, I claim that title from the list … Continue reading →

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For Comedic Effect

Posted on January 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

Did you hear what he said? The bloody audacity The cheek, the effrontery I suppose he said it for comedic effect Hurt people’s feelings but what the heck Stir the house into greater hilarity Modern comedians, can’t raise a laugh … Continue reading →

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Little Ted

Posted on January 7, 2022 by crispina kemp

Even though you’re no longer here I whisper goodnight as if in your ear And snuggle into bed And cuddle tight with Little Ted You think me a fool? That I’ve lost my cool? But this you gifted me And … Continue reading →

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CCC165: The Perfect Me

Posted on January 6, 2022 by crispina kemp

Don’t come too close Just leave me be And do not touch I’m fine I swear it Just feeling rough My coat’s gone ragged Itching and irritating I have to rub it off, you see On the sand beside the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #165

Posted on January 5, 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: And Up She Rises

Posted on January 4, 2022 by crispina kemp

22nd December the sky called to me. I grabbed my camera, shoved my feet in some shoes and my arms in my coat, and went down to the sea Yes, this is a seal Hope you enjoyed. It is a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: To Promenade Beside the Sea

Posted on January 2, 2022 by crispina kemp

20th December, we bus to Kessingland and walk back to Lowestoft along the beach. But at Pakefield we cheat and walk on the promenade provided… A lone tree watches us pass I name this X Marks the Spot. That wind … Continue reading →

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On New Year’s Day

Posted on January 1, 2022 by crispina kemp

On New Year’s Day 2021 I took this photo in the blue hour before sunrise. Here you see it on my laptop. A Photo of a Photo, I claim that title from the list Maria Antonia has given us for … Continue reading →

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A Year of Photos 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021 by crispina kemp

Every Saturday since 2018 I have posted a photo from a list published by Maria Antonia. To see all 52 photos posted in 2021, see Top Menu or click here. These I’m showing you are my favourites, one from every … Continue reading →

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CCC164: Here I Stand

Posted on December 30, 2021 by crispina kemp

It rains. And I stand here. The wind howls. And I stand here. It snows. And I stand here. The sun shines bright. And I stand here. But when the klaxon sounds Calling my fellows from around the town Then … Continue reading →

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