Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

The Dastardly Zachary

Posted on July 20, 2024 by crispina kemp

Let me relate the tale of Zachary Who was employed to oversee The mill stones at the communal granary This was a grand achievement for Zachary Who began his working life as a lowly stacker and packer But such was … 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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Timorous Tim

Posted on July 6, 2024 by crispina kemp

Cowardly At school they’d called him And fearful Gutless Chicken Yellow But he wasn’t gutless, weak-kneed nor yet yellow Indeed, some days he was quite mellow He admitted that he’d never been courageous His behaviour had never been outrageous But … Continue reading →

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Captain Jack Sparrow Wasn’t The First

Posted on June 29, 2024 by crispina kemp

You think the first pirates were those of the Caribbean? I’m telling you, piracy is as old as seafaring. The Phoenicians – those great Mediterranean traders – they knew about pirates. The Romans, too, they were plagued by them. Theory … Continue reading →

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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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Quaint They Ain’t

Posted on June 15, 2024 by crispina kemp

Billy is a massive guy Stands so tall he reaches the sky Stretches his arms and mills the cloud Of every letter he/she/they is Rainbow Proud But quaint he ain’t. Sarah’s folks Often choke When professing She’s a little Princess … Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on June 8, 2024 by crispina kemp

“Don’t go in there!” Sylvia’s panicked words had the opposite effect. Joanna waited for Sylvia to disappear into the kitchen. The clink and rattle of crocks and pans assured Joanna that Sylvia would be distracted. Joanna sniffed. Hints of a … Continue reading →

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As May Ushers June In

Posted on June 1, 2024 by crispina kemp

May bows out and ushers June in Time to invite the outside in But oh, not the bees, please Monday I’ll fix the insect screen 25 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Monday

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Easy Peasy Cheesy

Posted on May 25, 2024 by crispina kemp

All excited I check out Sammi’s site What word has she for us today And how many words has she thrown into play? But when I see… I pause Nanoseconds later the rhyming words begin Clause, Claws and Santa Claus … Continue reading →

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Whither Shall I Wander

Posted on May 18, 2024 by crispina kemp

Energy to squander Whither shall I wander Careful, do not blunder 11 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Squander

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