Tag Archives: poems

My Daughter

Posted on May 16, 2026 by crispina kemp

My daughter says she’ll never wed Never wants to share her bed Rather she’d sleep in a ditch Be accused of being a hedgerow witch I said I understand But does that include a woman as well as a man … Continue reading →

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CCC085: This Merry Month of May

Posted on May 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

For long millennia here they’ve stood Casting mystical blue throughout this wood Ringing their bells for the fairies’ ritual weddings Blessing the old folks in their ancient steadings Beside them, amongst them, the fair white maids Brighten up the blue-hued … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on April 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

Wise are those who will not hide their gems in an iron-bound chest Afraid the administration’s taxman will take it along with the rest Not for them the glittering piles of golden wares An inheritance to pass on to their … Continue reading →

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CCC080: An Alien World

Posted on April 2, 2026 by crispina kemp

And in a great sweep of magic That could have been tragic I crashed into an alien world My people would cry They’d not understand why How my life-blood was roaring My senses soaring Around me, diamond-spangled Mosses, horns and … Continue reading →

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He Ain’t No Fun

Posted on March 14, 2026 by crispina kemp

You are not old But neither bold You aren’t tall And you can’t be told Short and young But, sorry, fella, you ain’t no fun 25 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Young

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Eggs and Bacon

Posted on December 27, 2025 by crispina kemp

I wake at dawn my restless body already in motion Jump out of bed, fisting and kicking the air Limbs like pistons on a locomotion To bathroom then to kitchen I go Eggs and bacon A healthy breakfast? I haven’t … Continue reading →

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The Hatter’s Tea Party

Posted on December 20, 2025 by crispina kemp

Alice clapped and twizzled, so very excited The Hatter was having a party and she was invited Bring a cup, he told her, and a plate and a dish Bring as much food and fruit as you wish You’ll need … Continue reading →

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CCC062: Under the Pier

Posted on November 27, 2025 by crispina kemp

Under the pier Where the racing waves Like wind playing with uncovered hair Entangle Where racing waves pummel Boom and batter a confusion All angles Where limpets and barnacles hold Deathly tight Under the pier That’s where they found her … Continue reading →

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CCC057: Gavin and Baz

Posted on October 23, 2025 by crispina kemp

That Gavin, he needn’t think he’s got the better of me So yea, I weakened when he squawked and harried me I moved away and allowed him the flag post And I admit I  gave way again when he squawked … Continue reading →

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CCC056: Friday 13th

Posted on October 16, 2025 by crispina kemp

Have I got the right date? Am I late? Then why am I alone at the gate? He said he’d meet me here No need for a fuss lest our families appear Oh where is my lover, God, tell me … Continue reading →

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