Category Archives: Crimson’s Creative Challenge

CCC#35: John Brown’s Wedding

Posted on July 11, 2019 by crispina kemp

John rose early that day and dressed in his best. He left his mother in a pother and his father in a stomp. But he was of age and didn’t need their permission, and Old Betts over at Fishley Farm … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #35

Posted on July 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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CCC#34: The Washer at the Ford

Posted on July 4, 2019 by crispina kemp

He saw a woman at the ford a wicker basket, hard ridged board but this, mid-summer, and cloudless sky the river at that ford ran dry. He heard the woman start to drone an ancient song with words unknown a … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #34

Posted on July 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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CCC#33: The Bishop and the King’s Bailiff

Posted on June 27, 2019 by crispina kemp

In 1285 King Eddy Longshanks sent an edict: To gather the geld from every hundred. The bailiff of Trowse replied to the same: That the bishop of Norwich had refused him and even threatened excommunication. An inquest was held, the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #33

Posted on June 26, 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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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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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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CCC#31: Blast me boy …

Posted on June 13, 2019 by crispina kemp

I made a boat It stayed afloat I sailed it up by Cromer way But how to moor it, wondered I When there isn’t a jetty anyplace nigh I hauled it up that long pebbly beach But, blast me boy, … Continue reading →

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