For #PoemsAloud, a short film for my poem in the Unwhispered Legacy anthology, published today by @paulwritespoems.bsky.social 🙏 My poem questions the concept of a 'Fait accompli.' It asks, what if things were different? What if that initial action could be reversed? What if there was another way 💙

Thank you so much for watching, Paul. And you're welcome to call me Evie. (I am still 'Evie by the Sea' from my old twitter days) 🌊🌊🌊

Thank you for sharing @madridlitmag.bsky.social @leiabutler.bsky.social @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social I can't thank you enough, it's lovely to feel supported.

Here's my somewhat off the cuff response to this week's #PromptCombo #Allowed. Many thanks to Paul @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social for hosting. Looking forward to reading other offerings during the week

For Paul @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social #promptcombo #allowed

@thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social I made this poetry film today to celebrate the publication of the Unwhispered Legacy anthology but wanted to also share it for your #PromptCombo theme, as it very much explores the concept of whether or not something is #allowed, and what we can choose to do about it.

My pleasure!💫

My newly published poem is ~ #SafeSpaces ~a poem about different types of #connection , small moments of #wonder & #solace. Published within #UnwhisperedLegacy Anthology, 03/2026. Warmest thanks to the editor, @paulwritespoems.bsky.social Paul Short. #peacefulpoems #glow #serenity #peace #poems 🩶

First draft of thirty sonnets in a new style completed for April's The Wombwell Rainbow Ekphrastic Challenge. Looking forward to receiving responses today from 13 of the 16 writers who agreed to respond and send their work at least the day before it is due to be posted. Artworks from Day Seven:

@thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social Thanks for the repost, and for the evocative prompt this week, Paul!

Paul Short’s brilliant poetry anthology Unwhispered Legacy is out! (See below👇; & please donate to MSF) Here’s a recording of one of my poems in it, which also fits @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social’s #promptcombo theme #allowed TRAIN @paulwritespoems.bsky.social #poemsaloud #triggerwarning #panic

With thanks to Paul @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social for this week's #PromptCombo theme #Allowed #poetrycommunity #poetry #poem #poems #skypoets #blueskypoets #blueskypoetry #poetsofbluesky #skypoet #writingcommunity

That’s wonderful news, congratulations!

Hey Paul @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social thanks for this week’s #promptcombo #allowed A bit of a lengthy one for me cobbled together over lunch. Ham-fisted, unsubtle and not particularly poetic, but I might work on it at some point. My 1st husband was very domineering. #poetry #poetrycommunity

#allowed #promptcombo @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social I thought this poem deserved a bit more context as it may seem like a quick warm-up when in reality it's crystallised MONTHS of mental health disquiet. Thank you for allowed as the prompt. no-gloss-no-veneer-no-filter.ghost.io/in-complete-...

Great to be there Jane. Paul’s unique vision moves from microcosms of nature, in a tone reminiscent of Ted Hughes, Les Murray, even DH Lawrence, but which remains his own, then on towards the vast expanse of space. Your fine designs serve that vision extremely well. A highly recommended sonnet cycle

Last night, poet Paul Brookes brought Hedgerow of Voices to life. He took us on an inspiring journey through time & space, from many viewpoints. Thank you to very special guests @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social @lawrencemoore.bsky.social @coastalpoet.bsky.social @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social

@thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social is this week's #PromptCombo host, with the theme of #Allowed. Get involved all week by using the hashtag & tagging him.

#PromptCombo This week, your host is the wonderful Paul. The theme is #Allowed Tag @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social & use the hastags to get involved. Everyone welcome! Have a great week hosting, darlin❤️📚

@thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social #PromptCombo - I was left thinking more about what is not #Allowed

Thank you for your kind words! This is a succint topsy-turvy satire on the moment. Mind you, I have to have recourse to ear plugs to block out the cacophony of the zeitgeist - both literal and figurative. 😁🙏🌠

🙏 @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social as host of #PromptCombo - my perverse take on #Allowed 😁 #poem: ©Jan Peters/Solivagant Wisdom, 2025 #FanFiction #TheWickerMan #LordSummerisle #LordLucan #FolkHorror #poetrycommunity #Satire #Parody

#allowed #promptcombo @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social It’s a good day when a) they write themselves and b) they become a mirror of the reality without effort.

You're welcome!

Agreed Evie. Fine poems from @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social & excellent design from @janecornwell.bsky.social

Roll up, roll up to this week's #PromptCombo, which is #Allowed. Please use the hashtags and tag @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social to get involved. #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poetryprompt #bskypoets

Thank you @janpsolivagant.bsky.social Jan for last weeks amazing stint. The #promptcombo for this week is #Allowed All can contribute. Please use the above hashtags and tag me @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social

On Sunday, I enjoyed attending one of the most thought-provoking book launches, Paul Brookes' collection, Hedgerow of Voices. Here's a poem & some lovely endorsements from: @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social @rhonagreene.bsky.social #LiftToTheSky @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social @janecornwell.bsky.social

I only had two #poems left in the submission bin, so what a happy day to get an #acceptance email for both in one shot! And an editor who points out everything I strive so hard for,”Both of these poems are lovely, jarring, imagistic, alluringly enjambed, and sharp. I’m excited to include them.” 😊

"Listen". From a sequence, "Pocket Lights", each starting with the first line of a poem from a City Lights "Pocket Poets" volumes. #poem #poetry #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #vladimirmayakovsky #mariaenzensberger @citylightsbooks.bsky.social

Happening now! In case you didn’t know about the BST time zone change!

St Wilfrid's church, Monk Fryston, N. Yorkshire. (Lower part of the tower Saxon, upper part 13th century.) #photo #photography #architecture #churcharchitecture #mediaevalarchitecture #monkfryston #yorkshire

#PoetsOfDoom This week it is my turn to set the prompt! I want you to write a piece about a creature that doesn't exist! I want the strange, the mythical, cryptozoological, let your imagination run wild... ical... @jenthorne.bsky.social @phylogeneticsteve.bsky.social @daveashleypoet.bsky.social

Wonderful reading, Francis. The soft lighting in black & white creates a unique atmosphere. It almost feels like it's in greyscale. I'll have to try that sometime. I also liked how you were reading directly from a book - I think that gave it a timeless resonance. A striking last line. 👏

#PoemsAloud Thanks @coastalpoet.bsky.social for a lovely idea that is catching on fast. Here in support is a video reading, one I prepared earlier, initially for @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social's Starbeck Orion zine and it's also here: johnadlampoems.substack.com/p/blank

Seriously thinking of recording an Audible version of my Hedgerow of Voices collection.

As this week's #PromptCombo #Nothing concludes, I'd like to thank everyone who warmly welcomed me to & participated in my inaugural #PoetryPrompt. A new prompt posts tomorrow under the versed auspices of Paul Brookes @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social

Spring the trap, catch the mouse

In The Book Bag this week, we go to the 'After Party'. This debut collection from Dean Brown is a corker of a book. Settle in and read my thoughts here. Also have news, recap and of course a book bag and an afterpart needs the playlist...

Brilliant!

Today, half a million people marched against racism and division as @togetheralliance.bsky.social The emboldenment of the far right is a grave concern for all of us. Today, Brits said loud and clear: they do not represent us. Our streets belong to us, not to fearmongers who preach hate 🫱🏼‍🫲🏿🪧

Sounds great Paul. 🙏🙏🙏

Looking forward to it Paul

I'm looking forward to this! Please DM Paul or me for the Zoom link ✨️

If folk would like to come along tomorrow 19:00-21:00 to the Zoom launch of my latest collection "Hedgerow of Voices" please DM me for details:

Thank you for the reposts @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social @jenthorne.bsky.social @fhpowellwriter.bsky.social @my-solastalgia.bsky.social @underablacksky.bsky.social @merrildsmith.bsky.social @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social @davidbirch.bsky.social @anntigone.bsky.social

@longbarrowpress.bsky.social I'm going in👍

Thank you Paul that’s brilliant 👍 hope you have a great audience 🛋️

Shake the ripened fruit From the tall syllable tree To make haiku pie

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