Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

CCC249: I Told The Man

Posted on August 17, 2023 by crispina kemp

I told the man He’s the one to blame Ought to hang his head in shame Mend that hole, I said, mend it now Do you want us to lose our precious cow? Don’t be ridiculous, Ma’am, he said A … Continue reading →

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Not the Solution to Evolution

Posted on August 12, 2023 by crispina kemp

Cut the carbs and oxygen too What I mean is the CO2 They claim it’s the solution To our continued evolution No, Dorothea, simple idea But no panacea Just as cutting the carbs Is not the solution To the pandemic … Continue reading →

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His Eyes…Most Unwise

Posted on July 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

His dark blue eyes Like star-studded skies Wide, alarmed by surprise As if caught by his lies With all that implies Well, we know about guys All that made my heart flutter, most unwise. 34 words written for Sammi’s Weekend … Continue reading →

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You, The Accused

Posted on July 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

Duncan Sumerlade You appear before this court, this parade Accused of defection, desertion, betrayal, of pursuing your own crusade Of having disobeyed In leaving this stockade Of forming your own brigade With intention to invade A land without aggression ever … Continue reading →

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CCC245: The Seaside Shanty Singer

Posted on July 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

A fisherman singing jack Living in a seaside shack Side-by-side with seals and squealing birds That sing along to my shantified words The shushing of the susurrating sea Provides the background music for me Tide-washed mermaid-purses filled with glee Oh … Continue reading →

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No Desire to Reconnect

Posted on July 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

He said I’d been resurrected His attention had been redirected From the beauty down the street He said he’d like to get reconnected That he cared for me more than he’d suspected He was sorry if I’d felt neglected His … Continue reading →

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CCC244: Bonny Is My Love

Posted on July 13, 2023 by crispina kemp

She is a rose by name Fresh petals her face frame Every spring A joy she brings Into bud as the cuckoo sings Wafting scent sweet as honey Truly, my love is bonny

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CCC243: All Aboard

Posted on July 6, 2023 by crispina kemp

All aboard All aboard All aboard the train Hurry now, don’t be late Don’t be late Don’t be late Don’t be late Don’t be late the train won’t wait Won’t wait Won’t wait Hear that hoot as the stoker stokes … Continue reading →

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Talking of Textiles

Posted on July 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

Place three items in a line Be they flowers or glasses of wine Now move the middle one up Though to move it down is equally fine There you have made a simple trine Mirror-flip and re-align Play a while … Continue reading →

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CCC242: Careful Now, Don’t Move, You’ll Fall

Posted on June 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

Hush, Little One, and ignore that blaze I’ll take you to another place I’ll give to you a different face I’ll turn your worries into lace Hush, Little One, and take my hand Let me lead you to another land … Continue reading →

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