Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

Come Rain or Shine

Posted on August 23, 2025 by crispina kemp

First thought Cow parsley Hemlock and hogweed Then felt a raindrop Yet best umbrella’s at the beach According us shade from the glaring sun 24 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Umbrella

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Lake of Dreams

Posted on August 16, 2025 by crispina kemp

There was no avoiding it, she had to say it, for no matter how she turned it, Kerrid could suggest nothing other. She drew in a deep breath. “That dream we share, that nightmare of falling through a storm, it’s … Continue reading →

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This Ancient Xylophone

Posted on August 9, 2025 by crispina kemp

Inrushing storm waves run to shore Turning and tossing Tumbling, raking, rearranging No melody played on these ancient stones Chinking and chiming Never quite rhyming Yet assuredly playing A sibilant symphony On this old xylophone 35 words written for Sammi’s … Continue reading →

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Gilly’s Meeting

Posted on August 2, 2025 by crispina kemp

Gilly Goose, jarred off at how the hikers heedlessly hefted chunks of bread That sometimes struck an unwary head… Ducks might duck Swans swim away But Gilly and her sisters preferred to stay… Called a meeting Every kind of duck, … Continue reading →

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Like Cardinals Gathering

Posted on July 27, 2025 by crispina kemp

The day dawns warm But depressing guy with the weather Says rain maybe later Am I being pinned by that? I’ll take a mack I’ll not stay home Cinderella with a broom I have to get out, go feed my … Continue reading →

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Curse Those Clouds

Posted on July 19, 2025 by crispina kemp

It isn’t a large lagoon It’s not always there Sometimes the shingle slips and fills its basin Sometimes the tide lets rip To shuffle the stones in its spiralling turbulence This morning I grin to see it Expecting the rising … Continue reading →

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Here’s Not A Pretty Tale

Posted on July 12, 2025 by crispina kemp

Rosa, a pleasant girl from along our street Dainty, petite and oh so sweet That’s the setting, now for the tale Lost both her parents, house up for sale Had to leave before yet she’d grieved Headed south to the … Continue reading →

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Above the Door

Posted on July 5, 2025 by crispina kemp

Above the crypt door: Whether vast or crammed be your cave This tiny grotto is your grave 17 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Grotto This shell grotto together many other incredible shell models can be seen at the … Continue reading →

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Afraid to Smile

Posted on June 28, 2025 by crispina kemp

Wonky teeth, afraid to smile, teenage face an utter disgrace Sweating otherworld monster dentist arrived in all haste Impressions taken, device fitted: an orthodontic brace 25 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Brace

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I Bet He Thinks Me Just A Child

Posted on June 21, 2025 by crispina kemp

He lived next door to my best friend That school holiday I hoped would never end Many the reasons I found to visit Hoping he’d be at home that day But he worked, and worked away Wheat-white hair and ice-blue … Continue reading →

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