Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

Oh Wouldn’t It Be Lovely

Posted on November 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

My heart’s desire A deep comfy chair and a roaring fire Deep in the forest where the rare birds nest There I’d stay, let the weather do its worst till the spring buds burst Alone in my cottage, my hopes … Continue reading →

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CCC263: Memories

Posted on November 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

It was springtime when we first sat here Summer when our love we first declared Now autumn, and alas my love has disappeared Memories I still hold dear.  

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Sammi’s Quest

Posted on November 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

Here I set this quest To refresh your thoughts For life itself, to renew your zest This thing you seek It doesn’t reek It smells quite sweet Rich Earthy Like maturing oak Like leaves well soaked But you’ll need a … Continue reading →

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CCC258: A Bottle Bewitched

Posted on October 19, 2023 by crispina kemp

Trudy the Witch enjoyed a tipple Just a sip or two She couldn’t cope with a bottle full She couldn’t cope with two She stood the second on the wall When I passed I felt its pull Irresistible Alas the … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Leaving

Posted on October 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

Summer’s leaving Colours changing Leaves are dropping Fall is here Winds are blowing Air is cooling Winter’s vesper Now I’m wishing Spring’s warm whisper. 24 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Whisper

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Lime Meringue Pie

Posted on October 7, 2023 by crispina kemp

It was my idea Not theirs to steal Like slithery eels Stealing out of woven creels On my knees I knelt to appeal Truly the offence is real A most awful ordeal No use to conceal Though it might make … Continue reading →

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CCC256: Tittle-Tattle

Posted on October 5, 2023 by crispina kemp

Molly was a tittle-tattle Always whispering in Edna’s ear Thinking that way no one else would hear Alas, the day did come when all the herd overheard Then Molly had to turn and run!

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Charming Bewitching Maligned

Posted on October 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

The incorrigible reprobate Beloved, berated, much underrated Always a smile Spreading a mile Lasting a while Claimed to be wicked A claim that’s insipid Supposedly evil Devilishly gleeful Yet so full of goodness It radiates 35 words written for Sammi’s … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get Me Wrong

Posted on September 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

Don’t get me wrong But really I don’t like Rom-Com Too often the plot is contrived And isn’t strong With characters poorly constructed Who don’t seem to belong The dissonance And disconnect Strikes me painfully Like an overloud gong An … Continue reading →

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CCC254: Stella’s Dream Turned Tragedy

Posted on September 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

Stella dreamt of startling dances On the boards of the pier-end theatre Pirouettes and comic stances And an audience who’d laugh and cheer. But an autumn storm swept the shore Washed away the potential comedy Tore away the theatre boards … Continue reading →

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