Category Archives: Prompt

CCC097: An Almost True Story

Posted on July 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

1271: Foundation of the grey-friars’ monastery (Franciscan Order) 1538: Dissolution of that monastery (by order of King Henry VIII) Portions of land and buildings variously gifted and sold Carter, local merchant, amongst those invested, or investing Elegant town house erected … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #097

Posted on July 29, 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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Beneath The Surface

Posted on July 25, 2026 by crispina kemp

Beyond the pool, beyond the garden, beyond the promenade and the sea wall, a fierce wind blows. But these fishes feel it not at all. Clearly, this is C for Calm, my July choice for Maria’s Photo Challenge.

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If I Give In To The Itch

Posted on July 25, 2026 by crispina kemp

See that fine black thread Dangling from the tree Dangling there and tempting me Washing from my head everything that Mother said Tempting me to maybe twitch, just an itch Not pull, nor yank It’s not that it’s wool wound … Continue reading →

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CCC096: Taken…

Posted on July 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

Where are they taking her? To a grand place, my father said, to a gated community. But he never said the gate was locked and I’d never see my mother again.

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #096

Posted on July 22, 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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Heatwave Road Rage

Posted on July 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

Humidity swamps Tempers fray Horns blast Renting the day That voice at the back of my head Sits upon my shoulder instead Calm it, Lady, it says Kick off now, crash and kill Eternity to experience the fires of hell … Continue reading →

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CCC095: Zoom-Zoom

Posted on July 16, 2026 by crispina kemp

Zoom-Zoom, the train speeds by with a clickety-clack and a rattle Zoom-Zoom, a life speeds by with many a tear and a battle But why do you cry when we’re born to die And it’s useless to cling to the … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #095

Posted on July 15, 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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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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