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Her Greatest Desire

Posted on March 9, 2024 by crispina kemp

It was her dream, her ambition, her greatest desire It’s what had set her body on fire And how that fire consumed her flesh Though never from monstrous form, a sylph did wrest That wasn’t how the Mothers granted her … Continue reading →

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CCC278: Mary At The Garden Gate

Posted on March 7, 2024 by crispina kemp

Mary at the garden gate Wondering why her love is late She is dead but he is not Two bullets bought, one not shot  

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #278

Posted on March 6, 2024 by crispina kemp

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 fiction) A poem A … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: February’s Fungi and Flowers

Posted on March 5, 2024 by crispina kemp

Photos from our walk on 17th February 2024. Enjoy… Hazel catkins and a flowering Ribes (a garden escapee, it has to be!) Blackthorn aka Quick Thorn Snowdrops, they’re everywhere… And magical Celandines. I love these! But they only show their … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Water and Woods

Posted on March 3, 2024 by crispina kemp

17th February 2024, after lots and lots of rain, we hopped a bus into Norwich and walked out along Marriott’s Way, ultimately to Costessey, which isn’t that far away. In last week’s post we stopped as we reached the city … Continue reading →

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A Case of Possession?

Posted on March 2, 2024 by crispina kemp

Was it a case of possession, perhaps? Like Arvina’s unquiet spirit was trying to live again through Arwen? 18 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Spirit Excerpt from my work-in-progress…

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CCC277: Footless

Posted on February 29, 2024 by crispina kemp

It was their meeting place. Or was until the day they found the body. Female. Blonde. Bleached, with dark roots at least two inches long. A nurse. Or maybe a care assistant, or a cleaner. They were too busy discussing … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #277

Posted on February 28, 2024 by crispina kemp

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 fiction) A poem A … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Some Unexpected…

Posted on February 27, 2024 by crispina kemp

Interesting features from out walk on 17th February 2024. Enjoy… Found growing on a churchyard wall, it looks to me like Yellow Corydalis, but it’s flowering far too early! Just had to take this shot. The sun was out, the … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile…

Posted on February 26, 2024 by crispina kemp

Meanwhile, Gemini with Aries Rising. That suggests someone who likes to talk about themselves. If you ask my daughters, you’ll find that’s me to a T. Apart from that, it also suggests someone who might have trouble with hands, arms, … Continue reading →

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