Category Archives: Prompt

CCC099: Sister Suzie

Posted on August 13, 2026 by crispina kemp

Introducing the nimble-fingered seamstress, Suzie Mrs Bennett’s sister Suzie has a ‘liking’ for sexy soldiers She won for herself a contract To sew shirts for all the Militia’s men Such sexy short-sleeved shirts, Sister Suzie sewed Those sexy soldiers then … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #099

Posted on August 12, 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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August’s Harvest Turned to Dust

Posted on August 8, 2026 by crispina kemp

August First: Lughnasadh When we make a start on gathering in Nature’s gain But Nature’s only harvest will be rust If the sky doesn’t soon give us plentiful rain Cornucopia’s precious fruits will turn to dust 36 words written for … Continue reading →

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CCC098: Heal My Heart

Posted on August 6, 2026 by crispina kemp

Yellow Lily River Lady Focus of my fantasy River Lady Yellow Lily Lend to me your remedy Heal my heart Mend what the world has torn apart River Lady, there for me

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #098

Posted on August 5, 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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Oddments. Miscellany. Patchwork. Collage.

Posted on August 1, 2026 by crispina kemp

I tried not to stare at her This dishevelled lass of indeterminant age Late teens? She could have been older In my continued silence She repeated: I’m an artist I asked: Performing? Creative? She answered: Destructive Then turned and said, … Continue reading →

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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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