Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

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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Professor Papaver

Posted on May 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

Professor Papaver said, “In general The seeds of annuals are plentiful.” We agreed, in principle It is a theory observable Actual and factual Not simply conjectural. Objections, though, were several, This, his latest paper The seeds of plants classified as … Continue reading →

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On This Point I’m Resolute

Posted on May 14, 2023 by crispina kemp

As a statement that is absurd The hugest crap I’ve ever heard Might as well say you’ve proven That elephants live in trees Or that if you don’t move then Moss will grow on your knees Why not say that … Continue reading →

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It’s Too Late For Me

Posted on May 6, 2023 by crispina kemp

As far as words go And some, don’t you know Go deeper than others This word goes deep into me Through my gullet, even down to my knees Where it throws up shoots like a stubborn weed I’d fetch my … Continue reading →

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The Widow

Posted on April 29, 2023 by crispina kemp

No number of catastrophes that day could shake her composure. The church spire groaned, creaked, grated and fell, medieval masonry tumbling all around – she stood her ground. The water pipe feeding the outside standpipe – for the bereaved to … Continue reading →

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The Blackbird

Posted on April 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

It’s not a profession It’s more of a calling Just as the blackbird calls in the morning Except I don’t work by day See, I’m a harlot And this here is my confession. 33 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing … Continue reading →

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