Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

For The Love of Fair Lady

Posted on April 19, 2025 by crispina kemp

Roger’s idea was fantastico, magnifico. Hidden away while his neighbours tucked their gifts behind bushes, into hedges and under the shed, he later crept out to scoop a basket of delights. A gift for Jessica when next morning she called. … Continue reading →

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When Personal Space Was Forgotten

Posted on April 12, 2025 by crispina kemp

During the pandemic When every wanted item was scarce We didn’t complain Those items would be in the shops again Except for the toilet rolls Where personal space was forgotten And the in-aisle fighting was fierce 36 words written for … Continue reading →

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Trimmed with Gold

Posted on April 5, 2025 by crispina kemp

This now before Boody was Breken Lafard. He wore a deep indigo coat – silk by the shimmer and drenched in gold. Gold embroidery gnarled the high stand-collar and purled down the long buttoned-front, covered the shoulders, was strewn down … Continue reading →

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What Jollification

Posted on March 29, 2025 by crispina kemp

What delights What jollification The day that good sense Was restored to the nation Street parties erupted in every residential street Tables swathed with sugary sweets Flavoursome foods produced in a flash And such good behaviour, no piling of trash … Continue reading →

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The Bypass

Posted on March 22, 2025 by crispina kemp

The bypass relieved the snarls of congestion at the town’s heart 11 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Heart  

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The Emperor

Posted on March 15, 2025 by crispina kemp

He was the worst emperor they’d ever known A buffoon, a dictator, a clown He said he had the people’s mandate Then proceeded to do what he wanted to do His subjects howled and told him to go But he … Continue reading →

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A Song For Didz

Posted on March 8, 2025 by crispina kemp

That girl of mine Drove me crazy First up in the clouds Then down in the pits Never gave me a definite answer But now she has a diagnosis Now she’s positive And decisive Now she’s got the meds 39 … Continue reading →

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HIM

Posted on March 1, 2025 by crispina kemp

That man HIM He who cares not a whit For the misery his lies inflict HIM He never is a gallant And I’ll warrant You’ll not disagree 27 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Gallant

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Lost and Found, My Silver Ring

Posted on February 22, 2025 by crispina kemp

I lost my silver ring Everywhere I looked Couldn’t find the thing Looked in the outbuilding The so-called ‘barn-ish’ Where Mum used to send Pops To tart up his carving With varnish Nah, it wasn’t there So I stopped looking … Continue reading →

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Coincidence?

Posted on February 15, 2025 by crispina kemp

Coincidence Or as Jung might have said Synchronicity Because right at this moment— not at this actual moment because at this very moment I’m typing but before, and after that—I’m reading— and that’s what I meant by synchronicity, or coincidence, … Continue reading →

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