Category Archives: Crimson’s Creative Challenge

CCC254: Stella’s Dream Turned Tragedy

Stella dreamt of startling dances On the boards of the pier-end theatre Pirouettes and comic stances And an audience who’d laugh and cheer. But an autumn storm swept the shore Washed away the potential comedy Tore away the theatre boards … Continue reading

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #254

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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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #253

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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CCC252: That Heavy Throb

It had grown in volume That heavy throb Announcing Something Frightening About to appear Something Big Materialising Out of the empty air Imagination into hyperdrive What could it be? Too many war movies On TV Nerves now in a mess … Continue reading

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #252

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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CCC251: Crispin’s New Job

Crispin was delighted with his new job. A chance to expand and experiment with his creativity. But now on his second day the boss has called him into his office. “Crispin,” he says, “I fear you haven’t quite grasped the … Continue reading

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #251

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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CCC250: There Was A Boat

Adrift with a float There was a boat The boat was red To me it sped Held in my sight Despite the light The boat passed by Left me to die. But I’m alive Was it a joke? Or maybe … Continue reading

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #250

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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CCC249: I Told The Man

I told the man He’s the one to blame Ought to hang his head in shame Mend that hole, I said, mend it now Do you want us to lose our precious cow? Don’t be ridiculous, Ma’am, he said A … Continue reading

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