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Spinner of Mythic Tales

By Winds A’swirl

Posted on March 29, 2021 by crispina kemp

Yonder is where I want to beYonder where you went from meYonder whence you call to meYonder beyond what I can seeYonder lies another worldYonder where my heart is furledYonder where, by winds aswirl,My love was hurled. 44 words written … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Fritton

Posted on March 28, 2021 by crispina kemp

7:20 am 23rd March, we hop on a bus to Belton, a village a few miles southwest of Great Yarmouth. From Belton we walk a very Sandy Lane to Fritton Woods (aka Waveney Forest). The white flowers of blackthorn are … Continue reading →

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St Olaf Didn’t Live Here

Posted on March 27, 2021 by crispina kemp

St Olaf’s Priory (remains of) at St Olaves on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Guess it could do with a cleanup and maybe a fresh coat of paint. Doorway/Arch from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia

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CCC124: Mind The Steps

Posted on March 25, 2021 by crispina kemp

There’s a ghost on the steps. Don’t be ridiculous! But there is, I tell you. There are no such things. It’s a Roman soldier, I’ve seen it. Yea? I think not. You don’t believe me? Then come with me. Now … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #124

Posted on March 24, 2021 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN 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 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Spring Flowers

Posted on March 23, 2021 by crispina kemp

Hi. As promised, the flowers seen on last Friday’s walk. Enjoy Daffs… of course; probably garden escapees but now growing wild Blackthorn, Quick-thorn, Sloe, call it as you will Alexanders. Always early to flower And the low-growers… These have to … Continue reading →

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You are my Sun

Posted on March 22, 2021 by crispina kemp

You are my sun You keep my warm You light my life When day is done You carry me down To enfold me In your netherworld of dreams Yet, my love, you are so hot I’ll burn if at a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Early on a Spring Day

Posted on March 21, 2021 by crispina kemp

Friday 19th March – the day before the vernal equinox – the Met Office forecast suggested I might catch a sunrise But with the sunrise scheduled for 5:59 I needed to be out early Downriver from Haven Bridge; towards Breydon … Continue reading →

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What the Romans Did

Posted on March 20, 2021 by crispina kemp

These Roman remains of  a C3rd fort sit 5 miles distant from Great Yarmouth (when walked via the estuary bank). There and back gives me a 10-mile hike. Wall/Tower from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia

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CCC123: What Have They Done?

Posted on March 18, 2021 by crispina kemp

What have they done to me? Taken me and turned me to stone Never again to go home Sat upon a post in the cold Do they think this foliage will fool me? I am not young but I ain’t … Continue reading →

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