Category Archives: Prompt

Primordial Shore

Posted on July 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

The waves toss themselves against the shore Clutch and tear at anything there Tumble the stones Wrench at the shells Batter the rocks Like a starving child with fingers that grasp Edible, inedible, what does it matter Every last mark … Continue reading →

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CCC094: Look Up, Splash Down

Posted on July 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

Lazing on the riverbank Gazing at the fresh green blades Following with my eye Where they point into the sky Squinting What am I seeing? A dot A dot A circle… A saucer? Fast to my feet Fix on the— … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #094

Posted on July 8, 2026 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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It Begins, It Ends

Posted on July 6, 2026 by crispina kemp

A love affair begins… magically lyrical; A love affair ends…depressingly cynical 12 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Lyrical

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CCC093: With a Flick and a Wink

Posted on July 2, 2026 by crispina kemp

With a flick of her wand, and a wink She coloured the meadow pink With a sneeze and a tease She turned to purple the dull green trees And over it all she cast a honey-dipped spell That the meadow … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #093

Posted on July 1, 2026 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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King Henry’s Tower

Posted on June 27, 2026 by crispina kemp

King Henry’s Tower, built 1284 as part of Great Yarmouth’s town wall, the second most complete town wall in England. Clearly, this is H for History, my June choice for Maria’s Photo Challenge.

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She Was…

Posted on June 27, 2026 by crispina kemp

The tiniest thing I’d ever seen A fairy, I don’t doubt Cos when I stared hard The truth won out She was dust A powder-filler She was scintilla 28 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Scintilla

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CCC092: Grandma’s Story

Posted on June 25, 2026 by crispina kemp

Beatrice held out her hand, as defiant as a traffic cop. “I don’t care if you are my husband, you’re not coming near me nor my bed till you find us a proper house.” Two babies she’d lost, living in … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #092

Posted on June 24, 2026 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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