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Merril D. Smith

@merrildsmith.bsky.social

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Poet, Historian, Works published here and there. Lover of river walks and the sea. Cat Lady. Poetry Collection: River Ghosts (Nightingale & Sparrow Press)

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · Sep 5

I have a new poetry collection, and I'm launching it next month, Sunday, October 19 at 1 PM Eastern Daylight Time I hope you'll join me! @janecornwell.bsky.social

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Book Launch for my New Collection of Poetry, “Held Inside the Folds of Time”

Details here. Please join me, the amazing Jane Cornwell, and my guest readers. I would love to see all my friends there! Book available in hardback and e-book:

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 12h

I'm hosting dVerse today with a headless horseman prompt.
Here's my #poem

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Mare in the Night

Henry Fuseli, The Nightmare, 1781 Mare in the Night Death is imminent,so, they say, if you hear the hooves,if he rides your wayhead held as no head should benot on his neck, but in hands clasped fa…

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The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · 13h

#PoemsAbout #BreakTheMould starts Friday. Write into rupture. Smash the cast. Snap tradition. Ideas: leaving home, shedding skin, saying no. Don’t post early. Use Alt Text. Tag it. Get your weekly edge in the inbox: shorturl.at/0Xm7A

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 15h

You're very welcome, Carolyn! 💙

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Tracie Renee (she/her) @tracierenee.bsky.social · 1d

A #LiftToTheSky to @alanparrywriter.co.uk, who does so much for the writing community. #PoemsAbout is my favorite corner of Bluesky, because (even when I'm not brave enough to post) it challenges me to keep writing, revising, and engaging with others on the same journey.

Cheers to you, Alan.

Alan Parry He/Him @alanparrywriter.co.uk · 2d

This is me right now.

The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · 2d

You usually have to be signed up to our newsletter to read it. However, this week is too important, and I wanted to share it more broadly.

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, Marie! 💙

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That is so kind! Thank you! 💙

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to you, too, Julian! YAY, Stormers! ☔️ ⚡️💙

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Lin Hart @poetry-with-hart.bsky.social · 1d

My #MyLiftToTheSky this week goes out to @alanparrywriter.co.uk and @thebrokenspine.co.uk itself.

You've been an inspiration to me as a writer, enabling me to accept the grit within my work. I have explored more facets of myself as a person thru #poemsabout than I could’ve possibly imagined.

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 1d

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 1d

I'm so excited to be a Stormer again! Thank you @eatthestorms.com and @rhonagreene.bsky.social 💙

Damien B Donnelly @eatthestorms.com · 2d

Meet the Stormers of Issue V

@merrildsmith.bsky.social is a poet in New Jersey. Her collection, River Ghosts was Black Bough Poetry’s December 2022 Book of the Month. Her new collection is, Held Inside the Folds of Time.

The Storms is supported by @fingal.ie @dublincityoflit.bsky.social

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you @eatthestorms.com and @rhonagreene.bsky.social! I'm so excited to be a Stormer again!

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, dear Helen! ❤️

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 1d

@carolynthomas.bsky.social is so wonderful. Thank you!

Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomas.bsky.social · 2d

A #LifttotheSky for this powerful new collection by the splendid Merril D Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social
#poetrycommunity
Characteristically beautiful and evocative writing, honest and deeply moving, it also includes many of her wonderful photographs @alanparrywriter.co.uk
@thebrokenspine.co.uk

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Oh Carolyn! Thank you so much. You've truly made my day with your kind words. It means so much because I think your poetry is brilliant. 🥰

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 1d

It's Monday, and I'm musing! This is my weekly compilation of #poetry, #photos, and commentary on the past week.

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Change is Coming

Monday Morning Musings Change is Coming “And why, since these be changed since May,Shouldst thou change less than they?”–Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “Change on Change” “It&#…

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Sue Ibrahim @sueimnw.bsky.social · 2d

A(nother) #Lifttothesky today for the wonderful Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomas.bsky.social for her beautiful poetry and her incredible support for me and all those in the poetry community. With love and thanks 💙

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 1d

I love Carolyn's brilliant poetry! 💙

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Phantom of the Archives (~*Christine*~) @archivewhisperer.bsky.social · 2d

This Poetry Starter Pack list has grown a lot since I shared it last. Now up to 76 poetry creators!

You can also use the link to just browse! Go to the "posts" tab and scroll through to read from the #BSkyPoets #Poetry community.

go.bsky.app/6yHVpGM

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 2d

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 2d

You're very welcome, Rachel! 😊

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Rachel Burrows @rburrows.bsky.social · 5d

Here’s 6am Sunblessed my #PoemsAbout #imperfect. Thanks @alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk Have a perfect day! #poetry

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 2d

"And she is perfect!" I missed your wonderful poem on Friday, too. Love this one, Rachel!

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Debra Nordyke @dnwritespoetry.bsky.social · 2d

Been a week my fellow poets! I am late in posting for #PoemsAbout #ImperfectMe! Hopefully it will find you well and enjoying life! I played with form this week!
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@alanparrywriter.co.uk

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Merril D. Smith @merrildsmith.bsky.social · 2d

"courage to wear traversed skin" ‼
Nicely done acrostic, Debra!

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Emily Tee @emteepoetry.bsky.social · 6d

#ekphrastic #poetrycommunity #poetsofbluesky

This is an amazing opportunity to find out more about Ekphrastic poetry from one of the finest Ekphrastic practitioners. And it's free

For your local time if not UK or Central Europe use www.timeanddate.com
NB Daylight Savings end for some on 25th!

Emily Tee @emteepoetry.bsky.social · 6d

Posting for The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press 🙂

Free online Zoom workshop about ekphrastic poetry with Lorette C. Luzajic of the Ekphrastic Review.
When? Sunday 26th October
Time? 6-8pm CET/ 5-7pm UK time
Sign up? email [email protected] with “Ekphrastic Workshop” in the subject line.

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