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Mizz Whozza Whazzit @mwplovesmusic.bsky.social · 1d

#Lifttothesky @koelh.bsky.social
an amazing poet who poets her whole heart out there and is very loving and supportive in the community.

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Rachel Armes-McLaughlin @mother-poet.bsky.social · 1d

It's #LiftToTheSky day!!! I'd like to lift @infiniteishq.bsky.social - I think she's neat, and I think she could use a smile ✨️

a woman in a mermaid costume is swimming in the water

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DrNaturegirl @drnaturegirl.debbiemross.co.uk · 1d

Today for #LiftToTheSky we should give a boost to our lovely wee indie presses who are often run by solo enthusiasts wanting to give a voice to lesser known poets. They put in a lot of hard graft to curate anthologies, run social media accounts and workshops and support poets in untold ways. 1/2

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Sadie Maskery @saccharinequeen.bsky.social · 1d

All the love to @ogre.red @dreich.bsky.social @iambapoet.com @feversof.bsky.social @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social @acidbathpublishing.bsky.social and other independent publishers who have patiently helped me work out that it is ok, I can write things worth sharing. #LiftToTheSky #Poetry

DrNaturegirl @drnaturegirl.debbiemross.co.uk · 1d

Today for #LiftToTheSky we should give a boost to our lovely wee indie presses who are often run by solo enthusiasts wanting to give a voice to lesser known poets. They put in a lot of hard graft to curate anthologies, run social media accounts and workshops and support poets in untold ways. 1/2

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paulrapley.bsky.social @paulrapley.bsky.social · 1d

#LiftToTheSky : the Misty poets, pre/post Tiananmen Square, outspoken, exiled...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misty_P...
"Conventional but dispensable grammatical forms & punctn disappear betwn intensely compressed images; subject, tense, number elusive; transitions unclear"
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Bei Dao - Wikipedia

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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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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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Rachel Armes-McLaughlin @mother-poet.bsky.social · 8d

It's Monday - Lift to the Sky Day! A #LiftToTheSky to @themagnetpoet.bsky.social, a very unique account among all the poetry accounts here, and one that always inspires me even if they take a long break. 😊✨️

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Eleanor Holmes | Eliot North @eleanorholmes.bsky.social · 8d

Brian Patten’s ‘Love Poems’ was one of the first poetry collections I bought. His words carry such a gift of connection, seconding this #lifttothesky

Brian Patten ‘Love Poems’ front cover image

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Philippa Bowe @philippabowe.bsky.social · 7d

A day late with my #LiftToTheSky - some Mondays are impossible days! Just reading these beauties from poet Regina Avendaño, spare and surreal and so rich. 💫
@thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk

www.onlypoems.net/poets/regina...

Poetry of Regina Avendaño — ONLY POEMS

New poems from Regina Avendaño

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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomas.bsky.social · 2d

A #LifttotheSky for this amazing collection of sonnets by the brilliant Paul Brookes @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social who contributes so much to the #poetrycommunity. Published in 2022, but new to me, it explores myth and legend with grace and wit
@alanparrywriter.co.uk
@thebrokenspine.co.uk

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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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Carolyn Thomas @carolynthomas.bsky.social · 2d

My #LifttotheSky today goes to Anna Orridge @anna-orridge.bsky.social who writes powerful poetry, makes a great contribution to the #poetrycommunity
and, through her posts, ensures our attention is drawn to things that cry out for action
@alanparrywriter.co.uk
@thebrokenspine.co.uk

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C. Oulens @owlnsquirrels1111.bsky.social · 2d

#LiftToTheSky I’d like you to know that this wonderful community of poemsabout and The Broken Spine have been an incredible source of motivation for me in my writing journey and am ever so thankful to you. Your energy and dedication in making this space vibrant is truly appreciated. I… 1/2

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

This is me right now.

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

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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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Philippa Bowe @philippabowe.bsky.social · 2d

Today's #LiftToTheSky goes to @holliemcnish.bsky.social and her book Slug, one of my current reads. To borrow the words of Kate Kellaway in The Guardian: 'it frisks, rages and rejoices.' All excellent things! 😀✨
@thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk

Orange book cover ith purple and white writing: Slug by Hollie McNish

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yeehaw poems 👑 @yeehawpoems.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Monday! I would like to #lifttothesky @tregallery.com as she is a bright star in the milky way. She's so kind and uplifting to everyone. She's incredibly inspiring as a poet, artist, and a person. Please go give her love.

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Rebekah 💙🏳️‍🌈 @rteller.bsky.social · 2d

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McSherry66 @sherrymc1966.bsky.social · 2d

My feels!

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Rebekah 💙🏳️‍🌈 @rteller.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you ❤️

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ginny1956.bsky.social @ginny1956.bsky.social · 2d

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Rebekah 💙🏳️‍🌈 @rteller.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you ❤️

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Alan Parry He/Him @alanparrywriter.co.uk · 3d

‘the endless fray of being me’ — that closing line is so strong. You capture loneliness without ornament, a plea stitched to survival.
#KeepWriting #PoemsAbout #ImperfectMe

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Rebekah 💙🏳️‍🌈 @rteller.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you ❤️

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Karen Pierce Gonzalez @karenpgonzalez.bsky.social · 3d

The sorrow in this is so tangible. And your formatting allows me to feel it deeply. Thanks for sharing 🙏 #poemsabout #imperfectme
@alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk

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