Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

My Daughter

Posted on May 16, 2026 by crispina kemp

My daughter says she’ll never wed Never wants to share her bed Rather she’d sleep in a ditch Be accused of being a hedgerow witch I said I understand But does that include a woman as well as a man … Continue reading →

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CCC086: Open Your Eyes

Posted on May 14, 2026 by crispina kemp

Don’t go to sleep Open your eyes Gold is falling from the sky Pick a penny Pick a dollar You can sip of the nectar But beware not to swallow In my head I’m hearing this as a fairies’ chant

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Casting Nasturtiums

Posted on May 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

I’ve a mind to sue It’s defamation of character Don’t you know I’m not one of those Polly Titians To take it kindly And she’s as bad That one who’s hammering the keys Writing libelous words Casting Nasturtiums Rapacious, indeed … Continue reading →

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CCC085: This Merry Month of May

Posted on May 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

For long millennia here they’ve stood Casting mystical blue throughout this wood Ringing their bells for the fairies’ ritual weddings Blessing the old folks in their ancient steadings Beside them, amongst them, the fair white maids Brighten up the blue-hued … Continue reading →

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Those Eyes

Posted on May 2, 2026 by crispina kemp

She looked so cute Like she was made for a bathing suit The tantalising glean of her ponytail Such an attraction couldn’t fail Eyes, her eyes, mesmerised Dark mysterious pools To capture fools Incandescent shine, divine And how she used … Continue reading →

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CCC084: Spirit of Fire

Posted on April 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

Spirit of Fire, thee I admire Bright upon the forest floor Beautiful Butterfly, thee I adore.

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Power Up

Posted on April 25, 2026 by crispina kemp

What excites me Gives me a challenge What opens my head Food mixer in Power on What? It’s a conundrum 20 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Conundrum

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To Celebrate Spring

Posted on April 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

To celebrate Spring The woodland invites you in Feel that warmth upon your skin Hear the drum of your feet as a grin begin Hear those birds Sweetest song you’ve ever heard Watch them flit No hope to identify them, … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on April 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

Wise are those who will not hide their gems in an iron-bound chest Afraid the administration’s taxman will take it along with the rest Not for them the glittering piles of golden wares An inheritance to pass on to their … Continue reading →

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CCC080: An Alien World

Posted on April 2, 2026 by crispina kemp

And in a great sweep of magic That could have been tragic I crashed into an alien world My people would cry They’d not understand why How my life-blood was roaring My senses soaring Around me, diamond-spangled Mosses, horns and … Continue reading →

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