The world is falling apart, but we keep dancing...and writing #FragmentsFriday! With thanks, as always, to @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

the apocalypse (is it) it is (going to hurt) un(just for a moment)

Hullo @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social and to @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social for #fragmentsfriday #poetry

The world is falling apart, but we keep dancing...and writing #FragmentsFriday! With thanks, as always, to @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

Sharing this one, published the other week by the good folk (person) @plaguecircus.bsky.social 🏡

Two new poems in the latest issue of @dripmag.bsky.social. 🙌🏼

A few days ago, my poem, 'I hope you'll always come home', which I wrote last year as a wee reflection on becoming the parent of an adult, was published in @wildwillowmagazine.bsky.social. Today is my kid's birthday, so it felt like a good time to share!

Something about #FragmentsFriday in May almost begs for a spot of nostalgia... Thanks for hosting, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

Something about #FragmentsFriday in May almost begs for a spot of nostalgia... Thanks for hosting, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

Excellent night at Write Here, Right Now. I have the ability to finish a poem this weekend thanks to all the valuable insight. Next one in June which will be a party to celebrate over a year of community 🙏🎉🥳🍾🎊🪅🪩

A few days ago, my poem, 'I hope you'll always come home', which I wrote last year as a wee reflection on becoming the parent of an adult, was published in @wildwillowmagazine.bsky.social. Today is my kid's birthday, so it felt like a good time to share!

Two new poems in the latest issue of @dripmag.bsky.social. 🙌🏼

Fabulous evening at the Book Bag open mic. I don't think I will ever feel relaxed and comfortable reading my work in front of others, but it feels like a good thing to keep practicing!

Paul Short is fundraising for Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) share.google/sx3VchQhbqTO...

Great to be at the 'Unwhispered Legacy' launch @paulwritespoems.bsky.social With writers - @betarish.bsky.social @victoriaspires.bsky.social @antjp01.bsky.social @johnadlam.bsky.social @leiabutler.bsky.social @ella-b-winters.bsky.social @justrandomwords.bsky.social @sarahraybould.bsky.social

This week's #FragmentsFriday is sponsored by April. With ongoing thanks to @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social for holding this space.

This week's #FragmentsFriday is sponsored by April. With ongoing thanks to @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social for holding this space.

Delighted that my poem, 'What I mean when I offer to hem your trousers' (originally published in Shadow & Sax), is having a second outing, this time in audio format with @voicemailpoems.bsky.social. This poem is, perhaps, as true a thing as I had ever written. voicemailpoems.org/2026/04/28/w...

Paperback is out today - I am probably visiting a bookshop or library near you Swindon, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Pontypridd and many more www.robinince.com

Delighted that my poem, 'What I mean when I offer to hem your trousers' (originally published in Shadow & Sax), is having a second outing, this time in audio format with @voicemailpoems.bsky.social. This poem is, perhaps, as true a thing as I had ever written. voicemailpoems.org/2026/04/28/w...

2nd place 🥈 on #fragmentsfriday Dora Dagostino with ‘Midnight Snacks’ 😋

3rd place on #fragmentsfriday 🥉 @andyperrincycling.bsky.social Back in the finalist spots 🔥

Went to some gigs this week. What else would I write about for #FragmentsFriday, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social?

Hullo @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social for #fragmentsfriday

🤫 Don't tell anyone, but I have a poem in the latest issue of The Little Review, about my favourite ever example of Norfolk dialect. There is also a review. It's a handsome little thing with some very impressive contributors.

Went to some gigs this week. What else would I write about for #FragmentsFriday, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social?

Continuing to use #NaPoWriMo as my personal poetry playground. Tried writing a golden shovel for the first time. Used lyrics from my favourite song by one of my all time favourite artists, @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social.

Continuing to use #NaPoWriMo as my personal poetry playground. Tried writing a golden shovel for the first time. Used lyrics from my favourite song by one of my all time favourite artists, @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social.

Lovely to be accepted into the Sunday Mornings At The River anthology 'For Those Who Despair' with my poem "Mythopoeia". This will be my *third outing with the press. They produce gorgeous anthologies featuring poetry of urgency to our age. My thanks to EIC Rebecca Rijsdijk ❤️ #poetrycommunity

In The Book Bag this week we take a walk in the dazzling light of Neon Manila by Troy Cabida published by Nine Arches Press. Punch poetry with light, shade and vulnerability. Take 5, settle in and read my full thoughts pus there's news, opps, shoutouts and the playlist is another quirky blend.

Delighted my poem "THE THERAPY ROOM" has been accepted for publication in For Those Who Despair, published by sundaymorningsattheriver.com Many wonderful writers including @lenaozge.bsky.social @vikkicwrites.bsky.social Scott Elder and Paul atten Ash Thanks to the excellent EIC Rebecca Rijsdijk

Delighted to have a poem accepted for publication in this anthology alongside @lenaozge.bsky.social and many other talented poets!

I do rather enjoy a #FragmentsFriday. Thanks as ever, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

A dabble into #fragmentsfriday with @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social

New poem from me!!!!!!! Death!! Loquaciousness!! Phone calls!! Walmarts in the afterlife!!!!

I do rather enjoy a #FragmentsFriday. Thanks as ever, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

Issue Twelve out now! Check out our link in bio to read some next level work from our contributors 👾🩵🪓 @chrisblackman.bsky.social @birosmudged.bsky.social @gr8earlofhell.bsky.social @ella-b-winters.bsky.social @thejayestofzees.bsky.social

Can't wait for issue 12 of @frozenseapoetry.bsky.social to come out tomorrow! 🙌🏼

A snip of a poem for the new #FridayFragments feature by @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

Another Friday, another tiny poem. #FragmentsFriday @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

It appears this is where I share my small poems, so here is one for #SmallPoemSunday, @tomsnarsky.bsky.social!

Friday is here once more, and I am enjoying playing with condensed meaning for @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social's #FragmentsFriday. Thanks for the inspiration, @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social.

A little whimsy and #PamelaAnderson appreciation for #SmallPoemSunday. @tomsnarsky.bsky.social

Had a little reminder today that poetry doesn't always have to be serious, so have this bit of silliness for #FragmentsFriday @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

SPOTLIGHT ON...Ella B. Winters @ella-b-winters.bsky.social and Betty Powdrill: samanthaterrell.weebly.com/shine-poetry... #shinepoetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #internationalcommunity

For this #FragmentsFriday, a little one based in historical/scientific fact. Thanks for hosting, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social!

Haiku for #FragmentsFriday this week. Thanks as ever for hosting, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social

Announcing the FH Forward Prize nominations! Huge congrats to Maryam Seyf, @ella-b-winters.bsky.social, and @paulwritespoems.bsky.social! I am so lucky to have published amazing work at FH and every piece is so special to me. Thank you to everyone who has let FH be a home for their work 🎉

So pleased to have a little poem in the latest issue of @aswirl.bsky.social! 🌀