Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

Solstice Fire

Posted on December 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

Solstice morning. But Jill still had her chores. First was to fetch the water. It was still dark when she collected the bucket, slipped her feet into the wooden-soled shoes and clattered across the frosted cobbles to the well. The … Continue reading →

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No Beginning, Never Ending

Posted on December 16, 2023 by crispina kemp

There it is Beyond the sea Bigger World encircling Around the land masses Ever bending No beginning The Ocean Never Ending 21 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Ocean

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Dancing Days

Posted on December 9, 2023 by crispina kemp

That song I hear Everywhere Haunts me, trips me, makes me cry I don’t know why. The words? Reminding me of better days Of careless life Of picnics and games amidst the May Nostalgia they say Is the curse of … Continue reading →

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The Winter Swan

Posted on December 2, 2023 by crispina kemp

A swan on a floor of icy marble Naturally inclined to waddle Though weight slung low Yet easily over it might go To its rump to take a blow So now it has to hobble Not strut like a catwalk … Continue reading →

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Oh Wouldn’t It Be Lovely

Posted on November 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

My heart’s desire A deep comfy chair and a roaring fire Deep in the forest where the rare birds nest There I’d stay, let the weather do its worst till the spring buds burst Alone in my cottage, my hopes … Continue reading →

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Thirty-six Words

Posted on November 18, 2023 by crispina kemp

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A Big Guy With An Axe

Posted on November 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

Describe… Well, he was kinda tall and kinda wide. A big guy. Ascribe… I’d say he was possibly a Viking. Could be I think that cos of his axe. Subscribe… No, I don’t subscribe to the theory all Vikings were … Continue reading →

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Sammi’s Quest

Posted on November 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

Here I set this quest To refresh your thoughts For life itself, to renew your zest This thing you seek It doesn’t reek It smells quite sweet Rich Earthy Like maturing oak Like leaves well soaked But you’ll need a … Continue reading →

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They Called Her Didz

Posted on October 28, 2023 by crispina kemp

Her family called her Didz, and only her family knew why. She had strange memories, memories that didn’t tally with anyone else. She’d say, You remember that time when… And her family would sadly shake their heads. Folks thought her a … Continue reading →

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The Eagle and the Crow

Posted on October 21, 2023 by crispina kemp

“That’s it, I’ve had enough,” said the crow. “But you’ve barely begun,” the eagle screeched. “How many fields have you stripped?” “I’ve stripped my share. I’m not as young as I seem.” “You’re not old. Were you here before those … Continue reading →

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