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And Did Those Feet

Posted on April 11, 2019 by crispina kemp

First were the Britons’ iron-clad chariot wheel-rims rattling as they raced along. Then arrived slick-skinned hard-nailed southern sandals in haste to decimate the rebel clans. Soft-soled boots of Baltic seal-skin followed, peaceful in their homestead aims. All disturbed by the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #22

Posted on April 10, 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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Heavy as Tombstones

Posted on April 9, 2019 by crispina kemp

Silence Heavy as tombstones Curdles the hero’s heart and courage Shrouds his love, his life Written for Sammi’s Weekend Prompt

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What Pegman Saw: This Warm Place

Posted on April 8, 2019 by crispina kemp

This Tiflis, this Thilisi; this warm place. Where to Tamar once the farmers gave their grain Where Jason, seeking a golden fleece, a wife did gain Where the sacred fires of Zarathustra burned And initiates of the celestial Mithras turned … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Crimson Catkins

Posted on April 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

The catkins of hazel fall like golden showers in spring; the catkins of willow are popularly known as pussy willow. But what about these? Black Poplar is one of my favourites. Soon the leaves will appear, as fresh and sweet … Continue reading →

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Asaric Tales e-book Update #17

Posted on April 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

The Spinner’s Child (formerly Asaric Lies, Book One) Last month I reported on the brilliant work of cover designer Lauren Willmore, who just happens to be my critique partner (I’m so lucky). She is working on the art pages which … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek

Posted on April 6, 2019 by crispina kemp

Less a case of hide and seek, more an example of Peek-a-Boo. [For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia]

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The Loathly Lady

Posted on April 4, 2019 by crispina kemp

A loathly lady here indwells, silver-green skin, stained by the fells. In times of pestilence and droughts a lustful lad, lottery-chosen from hereabouts, was tightly bound and to her given; a practice derided as devil-bidden, Now local lads in texting, gaming, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #21

Posted on April 3, 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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The Sands of Nag Hammadi

Posted on April 2, 2019 by crispina kemp

In 1945 thirteen leather-bound papyrus codices were found at Nag Hammadi, Egypt, believed buried after 367 when St Athanasius declared anathema such non-canonical books. Today, all but a few of the 52 treatises recovered are known as the Gnostic Gospels. … Continue reading →

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