Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

CCC033: My Midas Touch

Posted on May 8, 2025 by crispina kemp

When my secret to the reeds I told In delight from stems of old They changed to pearlescent gold With surprise I then was bowled Strange, all this for a secret told

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That Carefree Wanderer

Posted on May 3, 2025 by crispina kemp

Climbing through the hedgerows Careless and carefree Rambling over gardens Keeping them weed free Dark green leaves without a wrinkle In the shadows, see it twinkle That’s our precious periwinkle 30 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Periwinkle

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CCC032: Donald and Dafney

Posted on May 1, 2025 by crispina kemp

Donald and Dafney out walking one day Happened to wander onto Breydon Way Donald nudged his beloved Dafney Look, there’s two of those walkers coming our way If we hide perhaps they’ll pass us by But they’re scary creatures, said … Continue reading →

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That Arrogant Piece of Silvered Flesh

Posted on April 26, 2025 by crispina kemp

That Zem, yea, him That jumped up arrogant piece of silvered flesh Thinks himself above the rest Forgets that under our skin we all are brothers Forgets that above us there are yet others Call them Gods, or Techs, or … Continue reading →

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CCC031: Where The Fresh Spring Flows

Posted on April 24, 2025 by crispina kemp

Wake you up before the dawn Before your own folks start to yawn And down to the meadow you must skip Your muddy toes you’ll need to dip In that meadow-spring’s fresh flow Your face then splashed and all aglow … Continue reading →

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CCC030: Lost in the Shallows

Posted on April 17, 2025 by crispina kemp

My friend, can you hear? Are you still there? The river came and took your shadow Chilled me to my marrow That someone can lose a shadow In water that’s so shallow But look you here, my dear I see … Continue reading →

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When Personal Space Was Forgotten

Posted on April 12, 2025 by crispina kemp

During the pandemic When every wanted item was scarce We didn’t complain Those items would be in the shops again Except for the toilet rolls Where personal space was forgotten And the in-aisle fighting was fierce 36 words written for … Continue reading →

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CCC029: Boys Of The Hood

Posted on April 10, 2025 by crispina kemp

Seven boys of the hood punched and crowed Squabbling over whose latest rap was the best Witchery neighbour, bent back bowed I’ll change you into worm-pecking jackdaws If you don’t shut it and give me rest And as they fought … Continue reading →

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CCC028: My Place To Sit

Posted on April 3, 2025 by crispina kemp

It was my place to sit Every day, even if the rain did spit Sit and ponder And maybe wonder What happened to those weary years When you’d sit with me Yakking and buzzing like a busy bee Never quiet, … Continue reading →

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What Jollification

Posted on March 29, 2025 by crispina kemp

What delights What jollification The day that good sense Was restored to the nation Street parties erupted in every residential street Tables swathed with sugary sweets Flavoursome foods produced in a flash And such good behaviour, no piling of trash … Continue reading →

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