Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

The Stolen Sun’s Chariot

Posted on August 5, 2023 by crispina kemp

I don’t often discuss my writing projects but this one’s only just begun. There are two brothers, gods, one is all high and mighty and full of light, while the other hides in dark places, like beneath tree roots and … Continue reading →

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His Eyes…Most Unwise

Posted on July 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

His dark blue eyes Like star-studded skies Wide, alarmed by surprise As if caught by his lies With all that implies Well, we know about guys All that made my heart flutter, most unwise. 34 words written for Sammi’s Weekend … Continue reading →

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You, The Accused

Posted on July 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

Duncan Sumerlade You appear before this court, this parade Accused of defection, desertion, betrayal, of pursuing your own crusade Of having disobeyed In leaving this stockade Of forming your own brigade With intention to invade A land without aggression ever … Continue reading →

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No Desire to Reconnect

Posted on July 15, 2023 by crispina kemp

He said I’d been resurrected His attention had been redirected From the beauty down the street He said he’d like to get reconnected That he cared for me more than he’d suspected He was sorry if I’d felt neglected His … Continue reading →

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Some Things Stick

Posted on July 8, 2023 by crispina kemp

Yea, yea, I know what you’re going to say Ever since Disney’s production The name Sparrow calls to mind Jack. 20 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Sparrow

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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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Mildred Names Her Animals

Posted on June 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

Every creature, great or small, pet or wild, Mildred named according to what she deemed their characteristic. Her cat was Scratchy from back in the day when she was a kitten. The neighbour’s dog was Debacle (go figure it). The … Continue reading →

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What A Bore

Posted on June 17, 2023 by crispina kemp

Saturday morning What a bore Dust Vacuum Mop the floor Wipe ceramics These are a must No writing No tweeting No posting on blogs No wistfully glancing out to the garden No ambling stroll to take in the air No … Continue reading →

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Since Doris Retired

Posted on June 10, 2023 by crispina kemp

Tired Doris slumped down on the sofa Coat still worn Shoes kicked off Tired Too tired even to yawn Yet she yawned the same Tired And she’d still the supper to cook Had she no microwave meals? She was too … Continue reading →

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My Mother…

Posted on May 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

A stitch in time saves nine That’s Mother’s favourite saying 10 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Stitch

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