Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

Dancing Naked in the Rain

Posted on October 1, 2022 by crispina kemp

It’s an image unforgettable Of an action non-regrettable I would do it again Given the chance And the pouring rain In which to dance Adding to the taste of romance Cheek to cheek Breast to chest Thigh to thigh Public … Continue reading →

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CCC203: In Memory of General Henstead

Posted on September 29, 2022 by crispina kemp

In honour of the hero of the Hundred Wars General Henstead Courageous, fearless Nerves of steel Reputed heartless

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Maniacal

Posted on September 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

It really isn’t viable To write a rhyme recognisable But you know me It mightn’t be doable But it’s got to be triable No, don’t laugh This really isn’t risible If only the target could be divisible Forty-one words, I’m … Continue reading →

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CCC202: For All Eternity

Posted on September 22, 2022 by crispina kemp

“For all eternity,” he said as he kissed her beneath the white-berried bough. “Together always and forever,” she said, soft and low. On death their souls took residence in their little golden bough Millennia have passed yet they’re there now … Continue reading →

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Broken

Posted on September 17, 2022 by crispina kemp

I swore on that day Never would I run away But beat me, thrash me I would stay Such a fool was I Keeping faith come what may Ever hoping Praying That his violence he’d put away But determination broken, … Continue reading →

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Still Hurting

Posted on September 10, 2022 by crispina kemp

  A sprained wrist, braced, supported, over-exerted A twisted ankle, wrapped and splinted, torn with a slip and a rick A calf inflamed, iced to cool it, rested, warmed to relax it, don’t jump that wall again But despite the … Continue reading →

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Seaside Rendevous

Posted on August 28, 2022 by crispina kemp

There’s a Rhapsody the whole world knows Maybe not all the words, but how the chorus goes We can’t refrain from singing along This most unlikely opera-styled song But who pays mind to the other tracks? What of the shark … Continue reading →

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CCC198: Casper My Friendly Ghost

Posted on August 25, 2022 by crispina kemp

Casper was a lad of seven when he entered Greyfriars Priory. He lived his days in the granary checking in the sacks of grain And checking them out again He petted the granary cat Who ate the rats and mice … Continue reading →

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CCC197: Into the West

Posted on August 18, 2022 by crispina kemp

Intent on a rest The radiant Lady rode into the West The faithful river beneath her white mare Flowed slowly to meet her If they met, I wonder where

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The Courtier

Posted on August 13, 2022 by crispina kemp

Wow! Is this guy the king or is he the king Strutting his stuff in a lazuli ruff Flashing his colours, outshining all others His strident screech with piercing reach Crest held erect In every detail this guy is correct … Continue reading →

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