Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

That Deceitful Demon

Posted on January 24, 2026 by crispina kemp

I resent the day that I met her That demon who wrapped me and weighted me with a fetter And, oh my god, how willingly I let her When she said try this on It’ll make you feel better She … Continue reading →

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CCC070: I Told Her

Posted on January 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

I told her she ought to eat more I told her that dieting rubbish would do her no good I told her Now look at her Not a scrap of meat, just a bag of bones I tell you, it’ll … Continue reading →

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A Rhythm With Clear Intent

Posted on January 17, 2026 by crispina kemp

Erspne threw and Detah caught It wrenched her wrist, so awkward that Not large, not small Could have been Haldalda’s cook pot Except those holes beneath its rim There to secure the skin Around its belly two rows of triangles … Continue reading →

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CCC069: Blessed Is She

Posted on January 15, 2026 by crispina kemp

How blessed is she, our sun Who every day’s end must descend Into that Otherworld beneath our own To spend the night becharmed in her lover’s arms

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Just Look At Him

Posted on January 10, 2026 by crispina kemp

Free With unfettered feet Fancying himself king of the street So sweet 12 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Sweet

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CCC068: My One True Love

Posted on January 8, 2026 by crispina kemp

My eyes are blurred I cannot see My one true love Has gone to sea He said he’d return He said he’d be true Before he left He said, “I love you.”  

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Nailed With A Yell

Posted on January 3, 2026 by crispina kemp

When I saw what Sammi had given us I let out a yell Made a fuss Loud, strong and clear And chock-full of asterisks I begged our Lord’s pardon For defiling his garden Cos that’s where I was Photographing our … Continue reading →

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Eggs and Bacon

Posted on December 27, 2025 by crispina kemp

I wake at dawn my restless body already in motion Jump out of bed, fisting and kicking the air Limbs like pistons on a locomotion To bathroom then to kitchen I go Eggs and bacon A healthy breakfast? I haven’t … Continue reading →

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CCC066: Trains, Boats and Planes

Posted on December 25, 2025 by crispina kemp

There is a song that brings you back Back into my memory A memory strong And with it pain That I’ll never see you again Because you’re gone Gone to a distant land

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The Hatter’s Tea Party

Posted on December 20, 2025 by crispina kemp

Alice clapped and twizzled, so very excited The Hatter was having a party and she was invited Bring a cup, he told her, and a plate and a dish Bring as much food and fruit as you wish You’ll need … Continue reading →

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