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The Ash-Maid’s Wizard Mother

Posted on June 25, 2019 by crispina kemp

From the long years of my life From the many studied charms Now at my death I have the answer To the tricks that she performed How she transformed the mice to men How she an invitation penned How she … Continue reading →

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Echoes of Nowhere

Posted on June 24, 2019 by crispina kemp

The second of my four poems to be accepted by Whispers and Echoes—Road to Nowhere—is published today. Remember the road: The road to nowhere; Nowhere, where I go to dream … See Whispers and Echoes for the full poem Road … Continue reading →

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What Pegman Saw: The Flatulent One

Posted on June 24, 2019 by crispina kemp

‘See!’ Chimalis addressed the pilgrims. ‘At Huracan’s first creation, the gods created humans from mud. But mud has no voice to worship the gods, and so the gods destroyed them in a deluge.’ The pilgrims knew the story, yet the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Painted Pink

Posted on June 23, 2019 by crispina kemp

How to theme a post which features photos of flowers as delicate and rare as an orchid, and as common and tough as hogweed. By colour, of course. So here you are: And the reason there is only one is … Continue reading →

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Roses that Follow the Rule …

Posted on June 22, 2019 by crispina kemp

The Rule of Three, that is. The white field rose blossoms a few weeks later than the more commonly-seen pink dog rose. Here, three friendly pollinators do their job, oblivious to the camera that captures them at their chores. For … Continue reading →

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Friday Fauna: The Painted Lady

Posted on June 21, 2019 by crispina kemp

Poised, ready for flight, this Painted Lady butterfly frequents hogweed, which on Monday’s walk we found in abundance. So, too, the butterflies. And this one obliged by holding still.

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CCC32: Too Long on the Road

Posted on June 20, 2019 by crispina kemp

It was love at first sight The place was just right For a love-torn toad Too long on the road He hopped straight in And settled down with a big wide grin Written for Crimson’s Creative Challenge #32

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #32

Posted on June 19, 2019 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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Cold Hands, Cold Heart

Posted on June 18, 2019 by crispina kemp

Glacial – the place you called home Glacial – the love you claimed you bore me Glacial – the heart you said was devoted to me Glacial – the smile you seldom turned on me Glacial – the looks that … Continue reading →

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Finish the Story: The Locomotive Part Four

Posted on June 18, 2019 by crispina kemp

Teresa’s bit: Every summer since Charlie turned six was spent on Grandpa’s Iowa farm. Charlie loved to run through the fields chasing butterflies and spent his nights laying on the cool grass, watching the fireflies and Milky Way. Life was … Continue reading →

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