Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

Glistening Bee Rum

Posted on September 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

Mother went to the glistening sea To milk the water dwelling glistening bees She used the bee-milk to make the strongest glistening rum And if you think this all hokum You won’t be wrong 34 words written for Sammi’s Weekend … Continue reading →

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CCC105: Pins That Tickle

Posted on September 24, 2026 by crispina kemp

Robin yelped and shuddered and cried, This rain It’s causing me horrible pain Rosy, the girl from down the lane Said to stop it, wimp, there’s no cause to complain Bill the snail, slip-sliding along On the wet ground Claimed … Continue reading →

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Up In The Attic

Posted on September 19, 2026 by crispina kemp

He lived in the attic Though only I knew he was there When the family went out He would move about He came to my room He played with my comb Fascinated with it For hours he’d hold it I … Continue reading →

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CCC104: The Magical Bridge

Posted on September 17, 2026 by crispina kemp

When this was our ancestors’ land Before they were drilled into darkness And soaked into woe This flow marked the highest lap As far as the sea would go. Edges were magical back in those days As they’re magical still … Continue reading →

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Let’s Blame The Heat

Posted on September 12, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s been a long season And the heat’s been the reason These beautiful winged beasties Haven’t been seen on my screen 21 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Screen

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It’s the Season

Posted on August 29, 2026 by crispina kemp

Those months of deep blue sky were boring Happy to see grey skies with weather warning Rain that hammers the leaves don’t leave me yawning Enthusing, exciting, but alas inviting Wasps, jams, fruits and other sweeties wanting Shoo them, curse … Continue reading →

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CCC101: This Spell, This Love

Posted on August 27, 2026 by crispina kemp

The spell she cast Was weak It wouldn’t last But for this one day’s length It would give her strength For a task she’d rather not To dig a grave For a love she’d never forgot Thereafter The weeds could … Continue reading →

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Beware…

Posted on August 22, 2026 by crispina kemp

Beware the man with the silver beard You’ll fall headlong into his arms Where you belong That’s weird 18 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Headlong

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CCC100: Entangled Dreams

Posted on August 20, 2026 by crispina kemp

Idle dreams and idle schemes Drifting up on warm air streams Breezes stirred by spinning blades Gathering dreams reduced to shades [Im]material spun like wool Attracted like a Tudor fool Entangled then congealed My dreams are clouds that are unreal

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Best Known For Her Eccentricity

Posted on August 15, 2026 by crispina kemp

Felicity: Like a porcelain doll with her fragility Sweet and gentle, acting delicately Knows how to conduct herself exquisitely In all her ways and manners shows civility Never a hint of that killer, duplicity Has what’s known as breeding, aka … Continue reading →

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