Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

CCC266: If You Go Down To The Woods

Posted on December 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

If you go down to the woods today… We all know the words of that song But the tale in that song is wrong If picnic they’re having That would be heaven But no, they are prowling Prowling and growling … Continue reading →

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Dancing Days

Posted on December 9, 2023 by crispina kemp

That song I hear Everywhere Haunts me, trips me, makes me cry I don’t know why. The words? Reminding me of better days Of careless life Of picnics and games amidst the May Nostalgia they say Is the curse of … Continue reading →

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The Winter Swan

Posted on December 2, 2023 by crispina kemp

A swan on a floor of icy marble Naturally inclined to waddle Though weight slung low Yet easily over it might go To its rump to take a blow So now it has to hobble Not strut like a catwalk … Continue reading →

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CCC264: In The Woods

Posted on November 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

My bestie went down to the woods today He went with his friends He said, “To play.” But they returned, and he did not. Where is he? Has something horrid happened to him? Hide and seek, they said. My heart’s … Continue reading →

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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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