Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

Saint Edmund’s Coat

Posted on October 11, 2025 by crispina kemp

Sammi has set us a prickly one this week A word not in my vernacular vocabulary A word requiring access to Google Ingenious service which set my sight On our own Anglo-Saxon saint King Edmund, martyred defending England Who died … Continue reading →

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CCC055: Old Mother Bobbet

Posted on October 9, 2025 by crispina kemp

Bobbet Loke was more of a lane A long and lonely lane Beyond the village no houses were set For none lived here till you reached the end That’s where Old Mother Bobbet dwelt A reputed witch, a real life … Continue reading →

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That’s Me On The Grass

Posted on October 4, 2025 by crispina kemp

The morning sublime The sky unlined The trees of olive and lime The birds on the branches aligned The butterflies, damsels and dragons Alive and flitting In a fairy tale, fitting And me on the grass, supine 37 words written … Continue reading →

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What, Are You A Freak?

Posted on September 27, 2025 by crispina kemp

What, are you a freak? I don’t say it to cheek Just…you’re so different from me It’s obvious in how you speak 22 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Speak

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CCC053: You Just Have To Roll

Posted on September 25, 2025 by crispina kemp

Yea, yea, yea, we all know the story about the troll But look, listen, I wasn’t into that at all I just wanted a peaceful pleasant stroll But you know what they say So there I was, blithely enjoying the … Continue reading →

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Bill RIP

Posted on September 20, 2025 by crispina kemp

Bill had been her babyhood friend A friend whose love would never end There for her through all her cares Her worries Her woes Her annoyances Her irritations At failed-to-arrive invitations He had endured, uncomplaining Her tear-drenched hugs Her coughs … Continue reading →

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CCC052: Now I’ve Grown My Wings

Posted on September 18, 2025 by crispina kemp

A long time grounded Addicted to this dumpster realm Consuming trash until filled beyond my satiety Consumed as well by that consumption Consumed unto my death And beyond What happened next? How do I know? Consciousness deserted Awareness departed Decayed, … Continue reading →

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Oh Mother-Dear, Not You

Posted on September 6, 2025 by crispina kemp

They’re going to kill me I have to leave Shoes, clothes, tights What to take to keep it light Bank card, pension book But then they’ll know just where to look I’ll withdraw the money before I go Mother, where … Continue reading →

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CCC050: Cassie’s Bopper

Posted on September 4, 2025 by crispina kemp

Cassie stood in the dock Wearing a vibrant dark brown frock Lime green tassels set to swing And from her top a tight twined string Accused, said the dark coated dignity Of bopping your brother Of cracking his shell Destroying … Continue reading →

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But The Fish And Chips…

Posted on August 30, 2025 by crispina kemp

The day was too hot The wind too strong The walk too long Not a butterfly seen all along There was scarcely a flower The boats were covered against a shower But oh, when we reached the pier The fish … Continue reading →

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