Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

Melusine

Posted on November 12, 2022 by crispina kemp

The rhythmic whoosh and whish of the sea drew Melusine on. Down river she swam, avoiding the hooks of the anglers there. She just wanted to see the sea, just this once. But she had been warned not to stray … Continue reading →

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I’m No Fool

Posted on November 5, 2022 by crispina kemp

I am no fool But make it a rule On Saturday morn Get this prompt done 16 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Rule

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Wittily Written

Posted on October 29, 2022 by crispina kemp

The coarse angler slipped on the muddy bank and took a dunking in the river. There, I’ve done it. But Sammi wants us to write 78 words. Using dunk? Using dunk. Humph. So, Tessa the new do-it-all secretary took her … Continue reading →

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Because Love Isn’t Black and White

Posted on October 23, 2022 by crispina kemp

You cannot know day without the night Without the dark you cannot know light You cannot know warmth without the cold Without the shy you can’t know the bold Without the below you can’t have above But without its opposite … Continue reading →

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These Wicked Cramps

Posted on October 15, 2022 by crispina kemp

Wicked cramps are gripping my legs Grampa says it’s because I lack magnesium And that’s why the accompanying restless jifling But that doesn’t answer this raging thirst Nor yet the intermittent vomiting Grandma says to dispose of that Not to … Continue reading →

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Indominable Spirits

Posted on October 8, 2022 by crispina kemp

OMG! Halloween! Trick and Treat! You should see the kids in our street Their costumes aglow Gothic and ragged The local dogs hide The cats go scat For these indominable spirits Are truly running amok 35 words written for Sammi’s … Continue reading →

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Dancing Naked in the Rain

Posted on October 1, 2022 by crispina kemp

It’s an image unforgettable Of an action non-regrettable I would do it again Given the chance And the pouring rain In which to dance Adding to the taste of romance Cheek to cheek Breast to chest Thigh to thigh Public … Continue reading →

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Maniacal

Posted on September 24, 2022 by crispina kemp

It really isn’t viable To write a rhyme recognisable But you know me It mightn’t be doable But it’s got to be triable No, don’t laugh This really isn’t risible If only the target could be divisible Forty-one words, I’m … Continue reading →

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Broken

Posted on September 17, 2022 by crispina kemp

I swore on that day Never would I run away But beat me, thrash me I would stay Such a fool was I Keeping faith come what may Ever hoping Praying That his violence he’d put away But determination broken, … Continue reading →

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Still Hurting

Posted on September 10, 2022 by crispina kemp

  A sprained wrist, braced, supported, over-exerted A twisted ankle, wrapped and splinted, torn with a slip and a rick A calf inflamed, iced to cool it, rested, warmed to relax it, don’t jump that wall again But despite the … Continue reading →

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