Tag Archives: poems

#CCC46: Spirit of the Dell

Posted on September 26, 2019 by crispina kemp

I know the spirit of that dell The malicious sprite that therein dwell Strews the hill with nut and stick Then loudly laughs when walkers, skidding, come down quick Written for Crimson’s Creative Challenge #46

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A Diamond and Sapphire Garter

Posted on September 24, 2019 by crispina kemp

Five magic beans to barter For a diamond and sapphire garter 11 words for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

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CCC#44: With a Thunderous Roar

Posted on September 12, 2019 by crispina kemp

No whispering swishing whimper No rattling clattering sprinter, But always a rumbling thundering roar. That’s our Lord Hinton on his way from Swindon to Frinton. Written for Crimson’s Creative Challenge #44

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CCC40: First Time I Came

Posted on August 15, 2019 by crispina kemp

First time by this way I came, I waded through a streamlet deep Second time by here I trudged through mud, residual of the water seep Third time the ground was dry; I wondered why. 35 words. Written for Crimson’s … Continue reading →

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The Pancake Threaders Song

Posted on August 13, 2019 by crispina kemp

Heel and toe, heel and toe, it’s over the tallow-dripped boards we go Turn me around, hold me high, mind the pans, don’t want to fry Skip it and slip it and skim the next bit, twist it and twine … Continue reading →

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CCC#38: I Thought I Saw

Posted on August 1, 2019 by crispina kemp

I thought I saw an elfin troop Their banners flying high Banging on their elfin drums Drubbing hearts that wandered by Off to fight an elfin battle All upon foot and none upon saddle Saw the fairy troop they met … Continue reading →

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CCC36: Part of the Wide Blue Sea

Posted on July 18, 2019 by crispina kemp

I heard my old home call to me From across the wide blue sea ‘Twas time for me to set sail again Across that wide blue sea I heard my fair lass call to me From across the wide blue … Continue reading →

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Pour Me a Guinness

Posted on July 16, 2019 by crispina kemp

Merry Christmas Pour me a Guinness What, are you leaving before you finish? You bet, there are limits. But I’m gutted, my heart you diminish What do you want me to do? Grimace? Wordcount 33 Written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing … Continue reading →

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Vagrant Whispers

Posted on July 12, 2019 by crispina kemp

The fourth poem accepted by Whispers and Echoes—Tattered Remnants—is published today. Tattered remnants of desiccated leaves … See Whispers and Echoes for the rest of the poem Tattered Remnants was written in 2003 and posted on crimsonprose in my first … Continue reading →

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Lost: My Mind

Posted on July 9, 2019 by crispina kemp

Down upon the woodland floor Amongst the toadstools thin and tall In wistful whispers for you, I call Seeking your invisible door Lost, my mind, in your enthral. I crawl and slither, worm and squirm Tear my hands on bloody … Continue reading →

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