Tag Archives: Photo

Light As A Feather

Posted on September 26, 2026 by crispina kemp

Because of the way our walk-days fell, and because of the weather, and because of my back, I’ve only walked the camera once in September (I’m walking today but that’s too late for this). So, looking at the photos taken … Continue reading →

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CCC105: Pins That Tickle

Posted on September 24, 2026 by crispina kemp

Robin yelped and shuddered and cried, This rain It’s causing me horrible pain Rosy, the girl from down the lane Said to stop it, wimp, there’s no cause to complain Bill the snail, slip-sliding along On the wet ground Claimed … Continue reading →

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Let’s Blame The Heat

Posted on September 12, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s been a long season And the heat’s been the reason These beautiful winged beasties Haven’t been seen on my screen 21 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Screen

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A Rippled Wake

Posted on August 29, 2026 by crispina kemp

The ripples in the wake of Eden Rose’s passing cut and disrupt the ship’s otherwise perfect reflection. R for Reflection, my August choice for Maria’s Photo Challenge.

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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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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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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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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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