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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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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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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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CCC091: All Over Buzzing With Excitation

Posted on June 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

Oh, look! Lulabelle looked at her mother Eyes so wide Leaping, clapping Now flying high All-over buzzing with excitation Lulabelle spread her hands in mystification What? The flowers The flowers The flowers Lulabelle sniffed Then snorted They’d no pretty scent … Continue reading →

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CCC090: June’s Flower

Posted on June 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

Me: I claim this rose as mine Friend: Yeah? Why? Me: Because June is my birth month, and June’s flower is the rose Friend: Mmm. Fine, I can get with that. But that makes you a Gemini, forever young, so … Continue reading →

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