Tag Archives: Prompt

Oddments. Miscellany. Patchwork. Collage.

Posted on August 1, 2026 by crispina kemp

I tried not to stare at her This dishevelled lass of indeterminant age Late teens? She could have been older In my continued silence She repeated: I’m an artist I asked: Performing? Creative? She answered: Destructive Then turned and said, … Continue reading →

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CCC097: An Almost True Story

Posted on July 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

1271: Foundation of the grey-friars’ monastery (Franciscan Order) 1538: Dissolution of that monastery (by order of King Henry VIII) Portions of land and buildings variously gifted and sold Carter, local merchant, amongst those invested, or investing Elegant town house erected … Continue reading →

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CCC096: Taken…

Posted on July 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

Where are they taking her? To a grand place, my father said, to a gated community. But he never said the gate was locked and I’d never see my mother again.

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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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CCC091: All Over Buzzing With Excitation

Posted on June 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

Oh, look! Lulabelle looked at her mother Eyes so wide Leaping, clapping Now flying high All-over buzzing with excitation Lulabelle spread her hands in mystification What? The flowers The flowers The flowers Lulabelle sniffed Then snorted They’d no pretty scent … Continue reading →

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CCC090: June’s Flower

Posted on June 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

Me: I claim this rose as mine Friend: Yeah? Why? Me: Because June is my birth month, and June’s flower is the rose Friend: Mmm. Fine, I can get with that. But that makes you a Gemini, forever young, so … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #090

Posted on June 10, 2026 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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These Nourish My Soul

Posted on May 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

Woodland walks Loving talks These nourish my soul Makes me whole These my heart does cherish 16 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Cherish

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Casting Nasturtiums

Posted on May 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

I’ve a mind to sue It’s defamation of character Don’t you know I’m not one of those Polly Titians To take it kindly And she’s as bad That one who’s hammering the keys Writing libelous words Casting Nasturtiums Rapacious, indeed … 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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