Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

It’s Too Late For Me

Posted on May 6, 2023 by crispina kemp

As far as words go And some, don’t you know Go deeper than others This word goes deep into me Through my gullet, even down to my knees Where it throws up shoots like a stubborn weed I’d fetch my … Continue reading →

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CCC234: Alone

Posted on May 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

Alone It stands high on the cliff Shining its light That others might live.

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The Blackbird

Posted on April 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

It’s not a profession It’s more of a calling Just as the blackbird calls in the morning Except I don’t work by day See, I’m a harlot And this here is my confession. 33 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing … Continue reading →

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CCC232: Grant Me A Wish

Posted on April 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

Lightning Tree, Lightning Tree Let me make a wish on thee Send me money, loads of cash Fill my coffers, make my cups splash Lightning Tree, Lightning Tree Give me just one day A guilt-free spending spree No need to … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #231

Posted on April 12, 2023 by crispina kemp

Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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CCC230: Another Bridge

Posted on April 6, 2023 by crispina kemp

Another bridge To span another chasm Another bridge To bring estranged friends together Another bridge Over river, over road, over rail Another bridge, the highlights of the trail

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My Little Bro

Posted on April 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

Recalcitrant Defiant Pig-headed and stubborn (aren’t they the same thing?) Trampling through the delicate gardens Of other peoples’ feelings Never listening to warnings He’s been told Told in cursive, italic and bold Told in asides, whispered and loud He’s been … Continue reading →

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CCC229: Desolate Tibbs

Posted on March 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

When Madelaine Best friend of Tibbs Transitioned to non-animate When she ceased to breath When she no longer moved When the men came along And carried her out Tibbs hung about Where would they take his dear friend Madelaine? Seeing … Continue reading →

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Message Me

Posted on March 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

Royal Mail Air-Mail Snail-Mail E-mail Changes seen Since those long-ago days Of pen-pals Worldwide. Now my pen’s put away Used only for cards At Christmas For weddings And birthdays Replaced by DMs And tweets Less to say. 37 words written … Continue reading →

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CCC228: Hellabaloo

Posted on March 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

Hellabaloo has had her day Left, abandoned to decay No longer sailing with the other boats No longer able to stay afloat Hellabaloo, dragged ashore To sail the wavy blue no more

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