Started writing poetry again. The folder is called 'New Pamphlet' 🤞🏻🤞🏻💚

I understand your innermost turmoil and heal it with a lusty purr #cats #catsofbluesky

I’m delighted to have six #poems featured on the brilliant @zoomburst.substack.com’s Sixty Odd Poets site. And I’m deeply flattered by his wonderful line drawing. The link to the feature is in the post below👇(Do check out the other poets in Mike’s excellent series) #poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky

#SpicyPoetrySaturday #poetry #eroticpoetry

Today is the start of #SouthAsianHeritageMonth which runs until 17th August in the U.K. & celebrates the rich cultures of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan & The Maldives. Here are some #kidlit reading suggestions! (Titles & authors in alt) #kidlituk #ukkidlit

8PM me at the restaurant: “Coffee and baklava while I wait out the downpour? Genius!” 2AM me, wide awake: “Idiot.”

Extraordinary poem that made me cry in a good way. Thanks to @marjorielotfi.bsky.social for sharing it and obviously @sheenaghpugh.bsky.social poetryarchive.org/poem/times-p...

Another #poem from my pamphlet 'Imprint' about my experience of being #childless #blueskypoetry #poetryofbluesky

Yes, I am gorgeous. #catsofbluesky #blueskycats #cats

Stunning poem from Jericho Brown. Thanks to @marjorielotfi.bsky.social for bringing it to Marjorie's Table #napowrimo sessions #poetry #poetrybluesky #blueskypoets www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/158648...

Couldn't agree more with this fab post about being #childless not by choice.

I write #poetry about being #childless not by choice. Here's one about a work colleague who is one of my imaginary children. #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoets

Bjork. Utter class #totp

Absolute cracker of a poem by @carolynforche.bsky.social in this morning's #napowrimo session with @marjorielotfi.bsky.social I can't recommend it enough Only £30 and bursaries are available. www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47219/...

#poem #poet #poetry #writingcommunity

It’s always weird realising that people will pay more for a blank Moleskine notebook than for a novel.

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Incredible poem by @kathleenjamie.bsky.social shared by @marjorielotfi.bsky.social in this mornings #napowrimo #poetry workshop. You can still join us. It's amazing and only £30 for a month🤩 www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazi...

It is spattered on the window frame Tiny mole hills of black mould It blooms joyously across the plaster Nestles where it meets the wood We've tried to scour it off Fine mists of corrosive chemicals It remains, patient Proudly marking Each dark breath we take #poem #poetry #writingcommunity

I've started doing this today for National Poetry Writing Month and it was absolutely magical. Hugely recommend to anyone needing inspiration. The poem I just posted was from it. #poem #poetry #writingcommunity

Beautiful. www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/52468/... #poetry #poem #writingcommunity

Sprung from the ground Arms flung wide Sheathed in green velvet Only you know what resilience is Stretching,splayed, reaching for the sea-blue sky Dividing yourself again and again But finding strength in the domination of space I blink and you are imprinted on my eyelids. I ache to hold you.

#poemsabout #thresholds For @alanparry83.bsky.social @brokenspinearts.bsky.social

Out in the sun today doing some #FieldRecording for the first time in ages. It was lush.

THE biggest and fastest thing we can do to hurt Farage & Trump & Putin, is to take their pet project away from them. So please sign this and SHARE urgently❗ #RejoinEU petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Adventures with Magnus #cats #catsofinstagram

Sat by the fountains A cherry blossom blizzard Flies over my head #haiku

The earth is in bloom A puzzle of light Singing birds battle away They smell the dark grass The flood of spring dew #poetry

The sun on my back. Sends waves of warmth down my spine. Incredible bliss. #haiku

Happy Christmas Eve Eve #catsofbluesky #cats

Have finally realised that instead of having an Americano with milk, I can have a cappuccino and enjoy it more.

Ever feel like you're being watched? #cat #catsofbluesky

Now open! Great prizes in multiple categories, novel, short story, poetry, flash etc. special award for writers over 60 and other special recognitions. Good people, great prize. Please enter. Please share!

I've decided to give away three copies of my pamphlet about being #childless 'Imprint'. So the winners are @itsbeebabe.bsky.social @ckbook.bsky.social and @pdevonald.bsky.social I've sent you a DM for your address details. Hope you enjoy it 💖 Sorry to anyone who wasn't picked.

Open call for full-length poetry manuscripts plus chapbook contest abd itger prizes. Please share :) balticwritingresidency.submittable.com/submit

Still time to enter this competition. I'll pick a winner tomorrow 💖

Ah summer. Seems a long way away...

Someone should make a shipping forecast out of these boat names. Magnificent.

My #cats are having a popularity contest. How many likes can Magnus get? #catsofbluesky #blueskycats

My #cats are having a popularity contest. How many likes can Freydis get? #catsofbluesky #blueskycats

Seamus Heaney. For anyone affected by storm Darragh.

UK friends in the teeth of Darragh very much in our thoughts down here in our own southern thrash-and-howl tonight. Asking the weather gods to answer you more calmly today

Lyric of the day: Where the blue of the sea meets the sky, And the big yellow sun leads me home. I'm everywhere now, The way is a vow, To the wind of each breath by and by. The water sustains me without even trying. The water can't drown me, I'm done, With my dying. Johnny Flynn 'The water'

I love this nonsense. A spectacular talent.

Morning. Hope you enjoy your breakfast as much as Magnus! #cats #catsofbluesky #blueskycats

when people say ill/disabled people talk too much of it, I want to say: pain, illness & disability re-shape the entire world around you. the body detached from any understandings you had. pain can become the world. to not talk of it is to deny a large part of our everyday life that requires language

Lyric of the day: 'You were so smart then In your jacket and coat. My softest red scarf was warming your throat. Winter was on us At the end of my nose. And I'll never love England more than when covered in snow.' Laura Marling 'Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)'