Tag Archives: Mostly Micro

Don’t Follow The Walkers

Posted on August 18, 2024 by crispina kemp

If I’ve told him once I’ve told him a month of times: Do not follow the walkers. I called him back but… too late. Splash, plop, into the water. And now he can’t get out and his panicked bellows reverberate over … Continue reading →

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CCC301: Jojo The Gull

Posted on August 15, 2024 by crispina kemp

Jojo turned at her mother’s call Just a swift look over her shoulder Her mother was telling her to move But Jojo refused She was enjoying the cool water on such a hot day She’d stay a while longer, dabble … Continue reading →

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Adelaide’s New Dress

Posted on August 10, 2024 by crispina kemp

Little girl Adelaide Stamped her foot Turned her back And refused the dress. It was handmade And hadn’t a label. 20 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Handmade

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Wish You Were Here

Posted on August 1, 2024 by crispina kemp

Hi Mum Just to say me and the boys arrived safely. But last night we hit the town before moving on and, oh dear, let me tell you, curry and Guinness for us 8 lads have landed us here. Hoping … Continue reading →

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CCC295: Think of the Hens

Posted on July 4, 2024 by crispina kemp

Hey, Maisie-Babes, come see what I bought at the auction. A sail-boat? How nice. But Bert, where are you going to sail it? There’s not a river or lake for miles around. Oh no, Maisie, I’m not going to sail … Continue reading →

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CCC293: Leo’s Stand For Freedom

Posted on June 20, 2024 by crispina kemp

Leo believed in freedom of personal expression But his family and friends did not Huff and humph, Leo harrumphed Upped his roots And found himself a new home

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Surprise!

Posted on June 8, 2024 by crispina kemp

“Don’t go in there!” Sylvia’s panicked words had the opposite effect. Joanna waited for Sylvia to disappear into the kitchen. The clink and rattle of crocks and pans assured Joanna that Sylvia would be distracted. Joanna sniffed. Hints of a … Continue reading →

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CCC287: I Spy

Posted on May 9, 2024 by crispina kemp

“Move over, Tizzy, it’s my turn.” Tizzy stepped aside, a satisfied smirk on her face. But her brother Robby didn’t notice that. “Hey, I can’t see nothing,” he whined. “Anything,” Tizzy corrected him. “And that’s because you haven’t fed it … Continue reading →

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Worth Being Ill

Posted on May 6, 2024 by crispina kemp

My mother wasn’t the best of cooks. In fact, mostly she served up disasters. Her saving grace was my father’s love of gardening, for he provided her with endless garden-fresh vegetables. Even so, my memory lingers on her go-to invalid … Continue reading →

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The East Anglian Saints

Posted on April 27, 2024 by crispina kemp

Elsbeth rose early, unable to sleep longer for her excitement. She broke her fast on yesterday’s bread and cheese. “How about drawing us fresh water from the well before you leave?” her mother called her back when Elsbeth would have … Continue reading →

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