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It’s Not You That I Fear

Posted on August 24, 2024 by crispina kemp

Don’t you come near Do you hear? Though it’s not you that I fear A fear that’s severe 18 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Severe

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CCC301: Jojo The Gull

Posted on August 15, 2024 by crispina kemp

Jojo turned at her mother’s call Just a swift look over her shoulder Her mother was telling her to move But Jojo refused She was enjoying the cool water on such a hot day She’d stay a while longer, dabble … Continue reading →

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CCC300: Ascension

Posted on August 8, 2024 by crispina kemp

I used to enjoy my material life Munching my way though fresh green leaves Yet the day sprung upon me when… When, I wasn’t feeling too well Those greens no longer satisfied And I couldn’t move… No, not at all … Continue reading →

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Stupid Axe Murderer

Posted on August 3, 2024 by crispina kemp

I’m afraid The cost of laying this carpet Cannot be defrayed Neither think to offset it against income tax And next time you commit murder Use a knife, not an axe 31 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Defray

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Pleurer Du Coeur

Posted on July 27, 2024 by crispina kemp

It is not very intelligent Indeed, it’s outright ignorant When the militant tribes act innocent Despite caught on camera being outrageous pollutants Creating such a despicable predicament Acting like they are magnificent and omnipotent While we, the beleaguered, must remain … Continue reading →

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CCC298: Poor Grigor Flies No More

Posted on July 25, 2024 by crispina kemp

Grigor flew high The proudest griffin in the sky Until that fateful, dark, awful day When the magician Herbolt came to stay With his incantations and wand Casting spells for far around He turned Grigor to stone His flesh, his … Continue reading →

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Post Election Post

Posted on July 13, 2024 by crispina kemp

We can sigh Yay! Our candidate got in Or we can cry For with deposit lost she/he was rudely binned We can list the failures of the previous regime We can pray this government will kindly begin To care for … Continue reading →

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CCC296: The Audition

Posted on July 11, 2024 by crispina kemp

Despite anxiety stole her voice And she croaked her way through every word Fearing that she sounded absurd She all but fainted When the director said she was his choice For the part of Sweet Pea  

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CCC294: Beckon And Follow

Posted on June 27, 2024 by crispina kemp

Walk the greenway Be free with me Revise your staid beliefs And joy will find release Let your footsteps follow And your soul will brightly glow

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Not Humble Nickel-Plated Copper Nor Tin

Posted on June 22, 2024 by crispina kemp

I wasn’t born with one Not an ivory, silver nor gold Not humble nickel-plated copper nor tin Not a precious carving from antler nor bone My spoonful was served from a wooden one 33 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing … Continue reading →

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