Tag Archives: poems

Whisper it softly, Echo it loud

Posted on October 22, 2019 by crispina kemp

Yay, yay, yay, Whispers and Echoes have published another of my poems: Mellow Yellow. Check out this, and other poems and short stories here on their site. Sammi Cox, chief editor of Whispers and Echoes is well-known and loved for Sammi’s … Continue reading →

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Leave My Brain

Posted on October 15, 2019 by crispina kemp

Replace this face with one that’s younger, fresher, not so worn Replace this back with one that’s stronger, not so aching, not so torn Replace this neck with one that’s looser, with traps that aren’t so tight Replace this wrist, … Continue reading →

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CCC#48: The Old Red Bridge

Posted on October 10, 2019 by crispina kemp

No longer does it carry a thoroughfare No more do the horses draw clattering carts here Alas, the ancient bricks now in slow decay The Old Red Bridge has had its day Now tiddlers paddle with their jars Arriving here … Continue reading →

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The Raven and the Maiden

Posted on October 8, 2019 by crispina kemp

The red brick tower where, when the Proddy-men came prodding, once hid the devout green robed maiden; this decaying ivy climbed Elizabethan ruin, instead of the lady’s haven, is now the raven’s 32 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

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#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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