Tag Archives: Poem

No More Ranting

Posted on May 17, 2025 by crispina kemp

Rosie climbing the hillsides Puffing and panting No more ranting Not got the breath 14 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Breath

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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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Mistress Trap Almighty

Posted on May 10, 2025 by crispina kemp

Confide in Mistress Trap Almighty? Rather I’d take arsenic nightly She’s the biggest blabbermouth Can’t stick to facts Truth with her is stretched on a rack Confide in her that your cat has fleas Huh, she’ll spread those words on … 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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CCC032: Donald and Dafney

Posted on May 1, 2025 by crispina kemp

Donald and Dafney out walking one day Happened to wander onto Breydon Way Donald nudged his beloved Dafney Look, there’s two of those walkers coming our way If we hide perhaps they’ll pass us by But they’re scary creatures, said … Continue reading →

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That Arrogant Piece of Silvered Flesh

Posted on April 26, 2025 by crispina kemp

That Zem, yea, him That jumped up arrogant piece of silvered flesh Thinks himself above the rest Forgets that under our skin we all are brothers Forgets that above us there are yet others Call them Gods, or Techs, or … Continue reading →

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CCC030: Lost in the Shallows

Posted on April 17, 2025 by crispina kemp

My friend, can you hear? Are you still there? The river came and took your shadow Chilled me to my marrow That someone can lose a shadow In water that’s so shallow But look you here, my dear I see … Continue reading →

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When Personal Space Was Forgotten

Posted on April 12, 2025 by crispina kemp

During the pandemic When every wanted item was scarce We didn’t complain Those items would be in the shops again Except for the toilet rolls Where personal space was forgotten And the in-aisle fighting was fierce 36 words written for … Continue reading →

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CCC029: Boys Of The Hood

Posted on April 10, 2025 by crispina kemp

Seven boys of the hood punched and crowed Squabbling over whose latest rap was the best Witchery neighbour, bent back bowed I’ll change you into worm-pecking jackdaws If you don’t shut it and give me rest And as they fought … Continue reading →

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