Tag Archives: Poem

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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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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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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These Nourish My Soul

Posted on May 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

Woodland walks Loving talks These nourish my soul Makes me whole These my heart does cherish 16 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Cherish

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CCC087: This Land of Mine

Posted on May 21, 2026 by crispina kemp

Let me paint this land of mine Wash the sky with powder blue Forbid existence to clouds anew Mix a brave and earthy green To stand for the most honest sturdy trees you’ve seen Gild the fields in golden hues … Continue reading →

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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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