Tag Archives: Poem

CCC086: Open Your Eyes

Posted on May 14, 2026 by crispina kemp

Don’t go to sleep Open your eyes Gold is falling from the sky Pick a penny Pick a dollar You can sip of the nectar But beware not to swallow In my head I’m hearing this as a fairies’ chant

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Casting Nasturtiums

Posted on May 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

I’ve a mind to sue It’s defamation of character Don’t you know I’m not one of those Polly Titians To take it kindly And she’s as bad That one who’s hammering the keys Writing libelous words Casting Nasturtiums Rapacious, indeed … Continue reading →

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CCC084: Spirit of Fire

Posted on April 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

Spirit of Fire, thee I admire Bright upon the forest floor Beautiful Butterfly, thee I adore.

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Power Up

Posted on April 25, 2026 by crispina kemp

What excites me Gives me a challenge What opens my head Food mixer in Power on What? It’s a conundrum 20 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Conundrum

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To Celebrate Spring

Posted on April 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

To celebrate Spring The woodland invites you in Feel that warmth upon your skin Hear the drum of your feet as a grin begin Hear those birds Sweetest song you’ve ever heard Watch them flit No hope to identify them, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Busy…

Posted on March 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

To cast a spell in thirteen words Is quite absurd Izzy wizzy… See?!*!? 13 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Spell  

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I’m Sad For Sally

Posted on March 21, 2026 by crispina kemp

I told Sally no I didn’t want to go But Sally persisted For five mins I resisted Then on the dancefloor I met my Perfect Partner While she sat alone Full of gloom Like an overripe gooseberry Or a fae-plucked … Continue reading →

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CCC078: Exposed to Life’s Merciless Sway

Posted on March 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

She was sure she’d be safe From life’s evil strafe How could she not be Resilient as a forest tree With roots that dug deep Her balance she’d keep Strong and tall She’d never fall Let the world do its … Continue reading →

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Crazy Old Lady

Posted on March 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s not easy when everyone knows She’s a careless, carpe diem, madcap lady Who says, yay, this is the way Despite the map says it’s not Then gets herself stuck In a nettle-filled rut Who leaps, then looks And tumbles … Continue reading →

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CCC075: Reflections

Posted on February 26, 2026 by crispina kemp

I stand Looking Staring Not idly gazing At the barbs beneath the surface Set there by man? By fishes? Or are they kelpie or mermaid wishes? To snag an eye To mesmerise An unwary passerby To hook To catch To … Continue reading →

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