Tag Archives: Photo

Like Cardinals Gathering

Posted on July 27, 2025 by crispina kemp

The day dawns warm But depressing guy with the weather Says rain maybe later Am I being pinned by that? I’ll take a mack I’ll not stay home Cinderella with a broom I have to get out, go feed my … Continue reading →

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CCC041: Billy’s Ambition

Posted on July 3, 2025 by crispina kemp

“Billy Binder, get yourself down from there,” the gramma fairy of the farmer’s field yelled her loudest. “How many times must we tell you, Thou shalt not pester the farmer’s crops. Weren’t it for those crops he wouldn’t need these … Continue reading →

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In An English Country Garden

Posted on June 28, 2025 by crispina kemp

How old is this rose bush? Probably as old as the garden, and that’s as old as me. When I moved here in 2021, it was lost amidst a stifling bed of nettles. I’m so pleased to see not only … Continue reading →

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CCC040: Asleep Beneath That Lake

Posted on June 26, 2025 by crispina kemp

When Bedivere dripped the juice between my lips I’d not the strength to swallow I called on Kay to ease its way Now sleep must follow Sleep arrives and my world takes flight As across the lake, a weirdling sight … Continue reading →

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CCC037: See!

Posted on June 5, 2025 by crispina kemp

Another photographer Why won’t they leave us alone They even watch and click While me and her on the nest are getting it on There ought to be laws To protect our privacy Well, I’m turning my back If I … Continue reading →

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Hooked

Posted on May 31, 2025 by crispina kemp

I think this isn’t the hook they were fishing with off the pier! 22nd May 2025 we travelled south of our county border to visit one of my favourite coastal resorts. But alas, slate grey clouds hid the sun for … Continue reading →

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Our Garden

Posted on May 31, 2025 by crispina kemp

At the bottom of our garden Is a piece of waste, triangular, a gore Hadn’t been tilled since the last war “If we move our fence, we could make that ours” My brother said, “Oh yes, lets” And thus was … Continue reading →

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CCC034: Spirit of the Woodland

Posted on May 15, 2025 by crispina kemp

Spirit of the woodland, me Though I don’t reside in any tree Rather would I be Like a butterfly or bee That flits from flower to flower Throughout every woodland bower And as I fly I never do tarry But … Continue reading →

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CCC033: My Midas Touch

Posted on May 8, 2025 by crispina kemp

When my secret to the reeds I told In delight from stems of old They changed to pearlescent gold With surprise I then was bowled Strange, all this for a secret told

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That Carefree Wanderer

Posted on May 3, 2025 by crispina kemp

Climbing through the hedgerows Careless and carefree Rambling over gardens Keeping them weed free Dark green leaves without a wrinkle In the shadows, see it twinkle That’s our precious periwinkle 30 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Periwinkle

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