Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

The Wizard from the Bosphorus

Posted on January 7, 2023 by crispina kemp

He was a Turk, a wizard from the Bosphorus His spells, we all agreed, sounded totally monotonous Ponderous, not at all sonorous In a tongue that was to us quite barbarous But alas—alas!—he’d spotted us It seemed the wizard wanted … Continue reading →

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No Blessed Time

Posted on December 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

It’s a well-known fact That Christmas festivities a family can wreck The sanctimony displayed by a spouse always right Brothers bickering over their patrimony into the night The acrimony of whose gifts are pricier Whose nieces and nephews behaved the … Continue reading →

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CCC215: Jack and His Sprites

Posted on December 22, 2022 by crispina kemp

I woke that morn Before the dawn And wondered at the world turned light What magic was this wrought overnight? The work of Jack and his Sprites!

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I Am The Spinner

Posted on December 21, 2022 by crispina kemp

I was the light when all was dark I was the air that fed the spark I danced a dozen reeling dances And drew a dozen stolen glances From a dozen star-made beasts At a dozen solar feasts I am … Continue reading →

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CCC214: Hey-Ho!

Posted on December 15, 2022 by crispina kemp

Hey-ho, hey-ho Across that tree we go We’ve heard the bell’s brassy chime Telling us it’s now school time So put away that muddy ball And you be careful you don’t fall! Inspired by my father’s memory. There used to … Continue reading →

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Beware the Teddy Bear

Posted on December 10, 2022 by crispina kemp

When goodbye you waved Deep into my heart you engraved A pain beyond compare With a message to beware Of fast-typing Teddy Bears 23 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Engrave

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CCC213: Sands of Time

Posted on December 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

When we lived closer to the land And time was measured by a trickle of sand Before they mined the coal To pollute the air and use as fuel Before that electrifying spark That relieved the night of dark Then … Continue reading →

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A Judgement Portentous

Posted on December 3, 2022 by crispina kemp

He had glad news, he did declare And gathered everyone round to hear The jury had agreed Felling trees only fed their greed Was a judgement quite portentous The moment truly momentous 32 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompts: … Continue reading →

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CCC212: Hush, A Miracle

Posted on December 1, 2022 by crispina kemp

Hush. Be quiet. Stand still and watch Witness this inspiring little sight A young pine tree is growing Reaching up To bathe in the rays of the autumnal sun Dryads spin strong in the magenta light Clearing a space for … Continue reading →

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He Vowed

Posted on November 26, 2022 by crispina kemp

Drenched in the downpour He crouched at the centre of the ancient henge He mate, his partner, his wife bleeding and leaking out her life His teeth clenched, his emotions wrenched, his heart in pain From the wedge that hammered … Continue reading →

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