Tag Archives: Poem

CCC104: The Magical Bridge

Posted on September 17, 2026 by crispina kemp

When this was our ancestors’ land Before they were drilled into darkness And soaked into woe This flow marked the highest lap As far as the sea would go. Edges were magical back in those days As they’re magical still … 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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CCC101: This Spell, This Love

Posted on August 27, 2026 by crispina kemp

The spell she cast Was weak It wouldn’t last But for this one day’s length It would give her strength For a task she’d rather not To dig a grave For a love she’d never forgot Thereafter The weeds could … Continue reading →

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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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August’s Harvest Turned to Dust

Posted on August 8, 2026 by crispina kemp

August First: Lughnasadh When we make a start on gathering in Nature’s gain But Nature’s only harvest will be rust If the sky doesn’t soon give us plentiful rain Cornucopia’s precious fruits will turn to dust 36 words written for … Continue reading →

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Oddments. Miscellany. Patchwork. Collage.

Posted on August 1, 2026 by crispina kemp

I tried not to stare at her This dishevelled lass of indeterminant age Late teens? She could have been older In my continued silence She repeated: I’m an artist I asked: Performing? Creative? She answered: Destructive Then turned and said, … Continue reading →

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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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Heatwave Road Rage

Posted on July 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

Humidity swamps Tempers fray Horns blast Renting the day That voice at the back of my head Sits upon my shoulder instead Calm it, Lady, it says Kick off now, crash and kill Eternity to experience the fires of hell … Continue reading →

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CCC095: Zoom-Zoom

Posted on July 16, 2026 by crispina kemp

Zoom-Zoom, the train speeds by with a clickety-clack and a rattle Zoom-Zoom, a life speeds by with many a tear and a battle But why do you cry when we’re born to die And it’s useless to cling to the … Continue reading →

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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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