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End of Hopes

Posted on November 27, 2021 by crispina kemp

Fingers blue with cold and yet caked grey Another fruitless rag-soaked day Dreams as ever unfulfilled Tide incoming around her feet milled Exposed ship timbers Becoming dimmer Sun now sinking into the wreck Leaving her alone and bereft Night clouds … Continue reading →

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CCC159: That Same Old Lane

Posted on November 25, 2021 by crispina kemp

It’s good to see that same old lane To come home where my body was slain A stake of oak driven through my heart A silver cleaver my head to part And buried then, presumed to be dead Oh yes, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #159

Posted on November 24, 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 Treats: A Show of Colours

Posted on November 23, 2021 by crispina kemp

Autumn is a riot of colour: leaves, berries, fungi, grasses… here are a few seen on our walk along Boudica’s Way on 10th Nov 2021 That’s all for now folks. Next week, wetlands and beech & birch woods. So, get … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Boudica’s Way

Posted on November 21, 2021 by crispina kemp

10th November, hopped off the bus at Dunston Hall on A140. This is where the *modern* road picks up the course of a Roman road from Venta Icenorum to Colchester and Chelmsford. Is this the road that Boudica took on … Continue reading →

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Old Blue Eyes Is Back

Posted on November 21, 2021 by crispina kemp

There have been so few Of the people I knew Who could make my amber eyes turn blue Eyes that seldom are lacking wit But you, you little shit I have to admit You… You’ve really done it! 38 words … Continue reading →

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Snow White

Posted on November 20, 2021 by crispina kemp

Fallen Leaves, another title achieved from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia.

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CCC158: King of the Castle

Posted on November 18, 2021 by crispina kemp

“Ha, I’m the king of the castle, you’re the dirty old rascal…Off with his head…Here comes the candle to see you to bed, and here comes the chopper to chop off your head!” Rupert woke with a start, sweat drenching … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #158

Posted on November 17, 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: Heathland Fungi

Posted on November 16, 2021 by crispina kemp

3rd November, Fritton Woods aka Waveney Forest, loads of fungi, too many to show you here. So I’ve selected a few. Enjoy. BTW I only name when I’m sure of the ID (which isn’t often) The next three fungi all … Continue reading →

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