Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

A Merchant So Gallant

Posted on July 2, 2022 by crispina kemp

The merchant was gallant Though backdated, maybe ancient He was unfashionably dominant Not quite the tyrant But blunt He’d say constant And then add, adamant Not a favourite with the ladies, I’d warrant They looked away to views more distant … Continue reading →

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CCC190: The Waterers

Posted on June 30, 2022 by crispina kemp

I remember when you could wander there When your feet walked on dry land But that was back before the Waterers came. Well, that’s what we called them Always prophesying rising water Change your ways, change your ways, else it’ll … Continue reading →

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Fashion Statement

Posted on June 25, 2022 by crispina kemp

It’s terse and pithy To encapsulate: short and brief, Brevity’s the word 12 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Brevity

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His Lemon-Coloured Vest

Posted on June 4, 2022 by crispina kemp

Beau Jest Was the best In his lemon-coloured vest Improperly dressed Was his admission Without that tickety-boo addition Didn’t matter his crimson spats That protected his shoes from sharp-clawed cats Nor his colourful cravats Without his vest Life had no … Continue reading →

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CCC186: A Train of Thought

Posted on June 2, 2022 by crispina kemp

I’m on a train A train of thought I thought this was my station Turns out it’s the day of the Queen’s Coronation Hopping back on that train Riding a while and at the next thought I’ll hop off again … Continue reading →

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Bred in Captivity

Posted on May 30, 2022 by crispina kemp

There was a fuss A to-do The day the animals escaped from the zoo There was dissent And much disapproval At the suggestion of the zoo’s removal Bred in captivity Unequipped for urban survival Freedom was good but not a … Continue reading →

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CCC183: That Was Harry

Posted on May 12, 2022 by crispina kemp

That was Harry Fishing was his life Every spare moment Neglecting his wife Their 15th anniversary She bought him a stove Asked the local Tesco’s To deliver his food Friends asked her Don’t you get jealous Of all those fish? … Continue reading →

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CCC182: The New Black

Posted on May 5, 2022 by crispina kemp

We used to Mend and Make Do Then after the war a new generation arose More energy than money They Did It Up and made it like new They were all arty And crafty That generation put on some years … Continue reading →

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CCC179: Twizzle’s New Hat

Posted on April 14, 2022 by crispina kemp

Twizzle wasn’t happy Most unhappy was he Benny Beech asked why was that Because someone’s stolen and hidden my nice new hat Stolen it, I do agree, said Benny Beech But not hidden; it’s in plain sight, out of reach

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CCC174: Riddle Me Good

Posted on March 10, 2022 by crispina kemp

I saw a bird winging on high I saw that bird fall from the sky It plummeted as if it must die I saw that bird upon a nest Feeding younglings from its breast  

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