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David Thorne
@darthorne.bsky.social
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I'm a neurodivergent X-ennial. I crave validation and avoid interaction. It’s complicated.

I write things, play pretend with friends, and dispense information no one asked for.
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@blueskyrelay.bsky.social @poetguygabe.bsky.social

A bit of a stretch 🙂

#BlueSkyRelay #precursor
Pre-Curser This is going to be shit I won’t have any fun I should have stayed at home tonight. I didn’t want to come. I bloody hate these people. Elizabeth’s a bore. Peter should be on a list. And Martin’s just a chore. I won’t be fucking social. I’d rather be in bed. I can’t be arsed with stuff. It does me in the head. - That was really something. An awesome night, you know. We should see those friends more often. I’m glad I made you go.
December 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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@po3try.bsky.social

My catch up poem. I love the Nordic characters too much not to.

#RetroArtPrompt #qaqqaq #Krampus #Jólakötturinn #wassail @artbyseranya.bsky.social
Yule Hunt As Krampus went a’wassailing Around the qaqqaq, cold. He came upon jólakötturinn A wonder to behold. He tiptoed softly through the den To dodge the yule cat’s ire For he had not received a gift Of stockings or attire. But then a child in his sack Let out a mournful cry And Krampus stood before the beast As it opened up an eye. Up qaqqaq and down qinngua The festive feline chased Until at once a hut appeared The perfect hiding place. Krampus, soon, would know his fault I think you will agree, For he wandered into Grýla’s den And he’s just in time for tea.
December 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
darthorne.bsky.social
I reserve the right to make a maudlin poem about how much I do regret stuff when I feel less chipper and Christmasy.
@paintbuywords.bsky.social

#vss365 #prompt #regret
No Re-dos My children asked the other day What do I regret? I sat them both upon my knee And told them, “Nothing yet.” I could have done things differently If I were me back then. But all my missteps led to you, So I’d do them all again.
December 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
darthorne.bsky.social
@po3try.bsky.social I might have to go back and do the rest. I'm liking these.

#RetroArtPrompt #reflections @artbyseranya.bsky.social
The Spit of Me They all say it. One look is all it takes. Poor sod. I hoped he’d take after her. She’s the beauty; I’m… not. I want to help him, Stop him from making my mistakes. But he’s as stubborn as me too. She says I’m not broken, But she only sees the wrapping. She doesn’t hear the broken glass within. I need to see, well, him, But I can’t. I just see the spit of me. Me, the spit of my dad. Poor sod.
December 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
darthorne.bsky.social
When there isn't a word. Make one.

@ourpoetryx.bsky.social
#OurPoetryX #poetry #productive
nofuctivity /ˌnəʊfʌkˈtɪvɪti / noun The state or quality of being compelled by external forces to perform a task for which the individual has no enthusiasm or intrinsic motivation. Often expressed as minimal effort sustained just above the threshold of reprimand. May be measured, colloquially as output per unit of shits given. “The supervisor’s managerial style increased nofuctivity by sixty percent across all sectors.” See also: cursory output, perfunctory, dysfunctional
December 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
darthorne.bsky.social
@blueskypoetry.bsky.social

Gifts.

#BlueSkyPoetry #BSPP48

#poetry #poetrycommunity #frayedribbon
Gifts She keeps them in the wardrobe, the gifts she meant for you. Golden, pristine wrapping, baby blue ribbons. I sometimes see her looking; she sees you opening them in a Christmas long ago, a Christmas that never was. It was a cold year, that year, the coldest I remember. There was no dinner, no songs sung, only tears cried. I have forgotten what’s in them, those gifts left that saw no tree. I ask her from time to time; she always remembers.
December 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
darthorne.bsky.social
@po3try.bsky.social thank you for the prompt. I'm still quite new to sharing.

#RetroArtPrompt #síorghlas #evergreen #christmastree @artbyseranya.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
darthorne.bsky.social
Scientific examination

@ourpoetryx.bsky.social
#OurPoetryX #poetry #Examine #sciencepoetry
December 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
darthorne.bsky.social
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a rough night.

@blueskypoetry.bsky.social

#BlueSkyPoetry #BSPP48

#poetry #poetrycommunity #Glintingcorner
December 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
darthorne.bsky.social
If this is a dud, feel free to send it back.
@paintbuywords.bsky.social

#vss365 #prompt #recall
December 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
darthorne.bsky.social
The hardest #Decision we make every day. Thank you @hool415.bsky.social

#promptcombo #dilemma
December 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
darthorne.bsky.social
My first attempt at prompts
@paintbuywords.bsky.social

#vss365 #prompt #Memory
December 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
darthorne.bsky.social
Life isn't a fairytale.

@blueskypoetry.bsky.social

#BlueSkyPoetry #BSPP48

#poetry #poetrycommunity #GoldenThread
December 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
darthorne.bsky.social
Homage to a great

@ourpoetryx.bsky.social
#OurPoetryX #poetry #wandering
December 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM