Category Archives: Mostly Micro

A Hunter Did A Hunting Go…

Posted on November 9, 2024 by crispina kemp

“Jackie, boy?” Jackie turned back. “Master?” “Fare thee well?” asked the master. “Very well.” “Where goes thee?” asked the master. “Derry Downs,” the apprentice replied. “The king’s forest?” asked the master. “Aye,” replied his apprentice. “Not to hunt?” the master … Continue reading →

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Adventure Deliverers

Posted on October 3, 2024 by crispina kemp

Mikey and me We went down to the dyke To find us a boat To put out to sea But every boat there So it would appear Were intended only to ply the rivers None were proper sea-fearing adventure-deliverers And … Continue reading →

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As You Like It

Posted on September 22, 2024 by crispina kemp

“Please,” she said. “Really? You mean it,” he asked. “Oh yes. Never meant it more.” “Brilliant. For I do love to please.” 22 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Please  

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CCC304: Master of the Riverside

Posted on September 5, 2024 by crispina kemp

Lord Cormy, the cormorant, perching proud upon his pole Surveyed the length of the riverside His. His domain. His to rule. But Lord Cormy was a blithering fool For not a hundred yards further along Hunkered down Humble in attitude … Continue reading →

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Going Once, Going Twice…

Posted on August 31, 2024 by crispina kemp

Timely, he gasped as, flustered, he slipped into the only vacant seat and straightened his hat – the wind had caught it, tugged it and left it awry. For if that bus had been two minutes earlier he’d have been … Continue reading →

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CCC303: Bishy Thistledown

Posted on August 29, 2024 by crispina kemp

“Mama!” Anne rushed into the kitchen to deliver her news. “I’ve got a part in the school play.” Mama was pleased at this, herself a former thespian. “And what part is that?” “Bishy Thistledown. Will you make me the costume? … Continue reading →

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It’s Not You That I Fear

Posted on August 24, 2024 by crispina kemp

Don’t you come near Do you hear? Though it’s not you that I fear A fear that’s severe 18 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Severe

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CCC302: That Ain’t Big!

Posted on August 22, 2024 by crispina kemp

Big? You call that big? My head is bigger that that. You speak the truth, Georgie Gull. It’s what we’ve always said about you: That you have a big head.  

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Don’t Follow The Walkers

Posted on August 18, 2024 by crispina kemp

If I’ve told him once I’ve told him a month of times: Do not follow the walkers. I called him back but… too late. Splash, plop, into the water. And now he can’t get out and his panicked bellows reverberate over … Continue reading →

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CCC301: Jojo The Gull

Posted on August 15, 2024 by crispina kemp

Jojo turned at her mother’s call Just a swift look over her shoulder Her mother was telling her to move But Jojo refused She was enjoying the cool water on such a hot day She’d stay a while longer, dabble … Continue reading →

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