Tag Archives: poems

Don’t Get Me Wrong

Posted on September 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

Don’t get me wrong But really I don’t like Rom-Com Too often the plot is contrived And isn’t strong With characters poorly constructed Who don’t seem to belong The dissonance And disconnect Strikes me painfully Like an overloud gong An … Continue reading →

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CCC254: Stella’s Dream Turned Tragedy

Posted on September 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

Stella dreamt of startling dances On the boards of the pier-end theatre Pirouettes and comic stances And an audience who’d laugh and cheer. But an autumn storm swept the shore Washed away the potential comedy Tore away the theatre boards … Continue reading →

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Sally’s Friend Saul

Posted on September 16, 2023 by crispina kemp

I said to Sally, I told her no I wouldn’t go out again with her friend Saul. But why ever not? Saul’s a beautiful Scot. Good upon eyes I don’t disagree And looking in mirrors together He looks good with … Continue reading →

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CCC253: Another Catastrophic Experiment

Posted on September 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

Has Woody gotten her seasons muddled? Is her head all of a fuddle? Is she trying to weave a nest When she should be taking a rest? Or is she prepping for a frigid December? Maybe the worst her breed … Continue reading →

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Talking of Textiles

Posted on July 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

Place three items in a line Be they flowers or glasses of wine Now move the middle one up Though to move it down is equally fine There you have made a simple trine Mirror-flip and re-align Play a while … Continue reading →

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CCC235: The Ale House of Old

Posted on May 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

In days of old When wives were bold If they brewed enough ale They offered it for sale No TV ads No hoardings, billboards No papers – tabloid or sheets broad How then to fetch in the drinkers? They tied … Continue reading →

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CCC232: Grant Me A Wish

Posted on April 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

Lightning Tree, Lightning Tree Let me make a wish on thee Send me money, loads of cash Fill my coffers, make my cups splash Lightning Tree, Lightning Tree Give me just one day A guilt-free spending spree No need to … Continue reading →

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CCC228: Hellabaloo

Posted on March 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

Hellabaloo has had her day Left, abandoned to decay No longer sailing with the other boats No longer able to stay afloat Hellabaloo, dragged ashore To sail the wavy blue no more

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Tick Tock

Posted on February 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

Hearing the clock The slow tick-tock The minute-by-minute Move of the hands Inexorable, the slip of the sands Countdown to tragedy Oh woe, alas, what’s to become of me A noose awaits me on the morrow A noose that will … Continue reading →

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Listen to Me

Posted on February 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

Don’t speak to me of your spending-spree Nor your vacation by the sea Truth, my dear, I fail to see What reasons for your fanciful glee Overspent The bank’s not going to relent They’ll charge you double Their fees will … Continue reading →

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