Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

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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Summer’s Leaving

Posted on October 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

Summer’s leaving Colours changing Leaves are dropping Fall is here Winds are blowing Air is cooling Winter’s vesper Now I’m wishing Spring’s warm whisper. 24 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Whisper

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Lime Meringue Pie

Posted on October 7, 2023 by crispina kemp

It was my idea Not theirs to steal Like slithery eels Stealing out of woven creels On my knees I knelt to appeal Truly the offence is real A most awful ordeal No use to conceal Though it might make … Continue reading →

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Charming Bewitching Maligned

Posted on October 1, 2023 by crispina kemp

The incorrigible reprobate Beloved, berated, much underrated Always a smile Spreading a mile Lasting a while Claimed to be wicked A claim that’s insipid Supposedly evil Devilishly gleeful Yet so full of goodness It radiates 35 words written for Sammi’s … Continue reading →

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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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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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Exhibits At An Exhibition

Posted on September 9, 2023 by crispina kemp

“Stirling!” he said. I said, “What? You can’t be serious. But that is crap.” “Au contraire, my currant bun,” he said. “That reaches the highest pinnacle of artistic expression.” I looked again at the exhibit, corralled as it was within … Continue reading →

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A Turning Away

Posted on September 3, 2023 by crispina kemp

I ran Not in a rising adrenaline escapist way But a refusal to meet mind to mind A turning away From this pompous arrogant magniloquent man. 26 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Magniloquent

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