Tag Archives: poems

She Was…

Posted on June 27, 2026 by crispina kemp

The tiniest thing I’d ever seen A fairy, I don’t doubt Cos when I stared hard The truth won out She was dust A powder-filler She was scintilla 28 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Scintilla

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Nature’s Treasure

Posted on June 20, 2026 by crispina kemp

Don’t look so high into the sky That isn’t where the pretty birds fly No butterflies flutter up so high The sky’s the domain of mostly raptors Hook beaked determined flesh-eating predators Cast your eyes low That’s the way to … Continue reading →

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I Say A Prayer

Posted on June 13, 2026 by crispina kemp

I say a prayer, cast up to heaven Not for a white knight, fast horse Though that’d be nice, of course But for those moments of solitude For those I give my gratitude 33 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing … Continue reading →

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CCC089: Bold As Brass

Posted on June 4, 2026 by crispina kemp

Look! Look at me This evil old crow Sitting bold as brass in this field of gold Here to bid you cleanse your eyes See the reality I am no dastardly fiend I am your friend It’s true, the crow … Continue reading →

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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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