Dylan Kussman
@dylankussman.bsky.social
actor, screenwriter, director, producer, musician
I also teach film at UTC in Chattanooga, TN
“Critical thinking without hope is cynicism, but hope without critical thinking is naïvete.” — Maria Popova
I also teach film at UTC in Chattanooga, TN
“Critical thinking without hope is cynicism, but hope without critical thinking is naïvete.” — Maria Popova
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hastily reckon
melting point, radiant heat
right answer; too late
melting point, radiant heat
right answer; too late
December 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
hastily reckon
melting point, radiant heat
right answer; too late
melting point, radiant heat
right answer; too late
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Hello Blue Sky writers, you're invited to join me every Sunday for #SenryuSunday. There are no prompt words, just post your original Senryu poem to the hashtag, & visit the hashtag to enjoy everyone else's work. Here's a link with more information on the Senryu form
akitahaiku.com/what-are-hai...
akitahaiku.com/what-are-hai...
What are Haiku, Senryu and Tanka?
What are Haiku, Senryu and Tanka? To help you get started, here is a short introduction to Japanese poetry styles. What are Haiku? Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, consisting of 17 morae…
akitahaiku.com
November 16, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Hello Blue Sky writers, you're invited to join me every Sunday for #SenryuSunday. There are no prompt words, just post your original Senryu poem to the hashtag, & visit the hashtag to enjoy everyone else's work. Here's a link with more information on the Senryu form
akitahaiku.com/what-are-hai...
akitahaiku.com/what-are-hai...
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early December
a half bushel of apples
on the weighing scale
my mind already flipping
through cobbler recipes
#TankaThursday #tanka #DailyHaikuPrompt
a half bushel of apples
on the weighing scale
my mind already flipping
through cobbler recipes
#TankaThursday #tanka #DailyHaikuPrompt
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
early December
a half bushel of apples
on the weighing scale
my mind already flipping
through cobbler recipes
#TankaThursday #tanka #DailyHaikuPrompt
a half bushel of apples
on the weighing scale
my mind already flipping
through cobbler recipes
#TankaThursday #tanka #DailyHaikuPrompt
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#1482 Weird
I was the weird kid,
banana-leaf wrapped lunches
before it was cool
#emoetry #weird #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@mwplovesmusic.bsky.social
I was the weird kid,
banana-leaf wrapped lunches
before it was cool
#emoetry #weird #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@mwplovesmusic.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
#1482 Weird
I was the weird kid,
banana-leaf wrapped lunches
before it was cool
#emoetry #weird #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@mwplovesmusic.bsky.social
I was the weird kid,
banana-leaf wrapped lunches
before it was cool
#emoetry #weird #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@mwplovesmusic.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Brights on in the rain. Some folks just never turn them off now. 6”x6” oil. Available.
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Brights on in the rain. Some folks just never turn them off now. 6”x6” oil. Available.
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Sangre De Cristo Mountains
20”x20” Oil
Available on my website
20”x20” Oil
Available on my website
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sangre De Cristo Mountains
20”x20” Oil
Available on my website
20”x20” Oil
Available on my website
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WHO’S KEEPING TRACK? 🗣️🎙️
#poetry
#prompt
#spokenword
#whistpr mask
#vssdaily saint
#vss365 suave
#OurPoetryX particle
#emoetry passionate
#RetroArtPrompt starlight
#firewords280 holiday, praxis
#foxprose loudly_quiet_silences
#2wordprompt bashful, principle
#moonmystic my_own_private_fairy_tale
#poetry
#prompt
#spokenword
#whistpr mask
#vssdaily saint
#vss365 suave
#OurPoetryX particle
#emoetry passionate
#RetroArtPrompt starlight
#firewords280 holiday, praxis
#foxprose loudly_quiet_silences
#2wordprompt bashful, principle
#moonmystic my_own_private_fairy_tale
December 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
WHO’S KEEPING TRACK? 🗣️🎙️
#poetry
#prompt
#spokenword
#whistpr mask
#vssdaily saint
#vss365 suave
#OurPoetryX particle
#emoetry passionate
#RetroArtPrompt starlight
#firewords280 holiday, praxis
#foxprose loudly_quiet_silences
#2wordprompt bashful, principle
#moonmystic my_own_private_fairy_tale
#poetry
#prompt
#spokenword
#whistpr mask
#vssdaily saint
#vss365 suave
#OurPoetryX particle
#emoetry passionate
#RetroArtPrompt starlight
#firewords280 holiday, praxis
#foxprose loudly_quiet_silences
#2wordprompt bashful, principle
#moonmystic my_own_private_fairy_tale
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December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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#1411 Age
At the senior home,
age in Roman numerals
carved on birthday cakes.
#blueskyrelay #age #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
At the senior home,
age in Roman numerals
carved on birthday cakes.
#blueskyrelay #age #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
#1411 Age
At the senior home,
age in Roman numerals
carved on birthday cakes.
#blueskyrelay #age #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
At the senior home,
age in Roman numerals
carved on birthday cakes.
#blueskyrelay #age #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
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As dusk fell last night, I saw hundreds of birds coming in to roost for the evening. An amazing sight!
December 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
As dusk fell last night, I saw hundreds of birds coming in to roost for the evening. An amazing sight!
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December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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friends, foes, and lovers
left their wayward fingerprints
adorning my heart
left their wayward fingerprints
adorning my heart
we are the sum of
all the people who ever
touched us in passing
all the people who ever
touched us in passing
December 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
friends, foes, and lovers
left their wayward fingerprints
adorning my heart
left their wayward fingerprints
adorning my heart
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So proud of my first short story publication. Working on promoting & celebrating milestones more. 🙏🏽✨
funnypearls.com/2025/02/bloo...
funnypearls.com/2025/02/bloo...
Bloody Hungry by Rita Taste - funny pearls
funny short stories
funnypearls.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
So proud of my first short story publication. Working on promoting & celebrating milestones more. 🙏🏽✨
funnypearls.com/2025/02/bloo...
funnypearls.com/2025/02/bloo...
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Understatement
It never shouts to be heard,
It often does raise a brow,
And wins the day somehow.
No mere shyness, but a test,
Where quiet is the password,
For those who know the word.
#poem #poetry #poemoftheday #poems #bluesky #poetrycommunity #blueskypoetry #photo
It never shouts to be heard,
It often does raise a brow,
And wins the day somehow.
No mere shyness, but a test,
Where quiet is the password,
For those who know the word.
#poem #poetry #poemoftheday #poems #bluesky #poetrycommunity #blueskypoetry #photo
November 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Understatement
It never shouts to be heard,
It often does raise a brow,
And wins the day somehow.
No mere shyness, but a test,
Where quiet is the password,
For those who know the word.
#poem #poetry #poemoftheday #poems #bluesky #poetrycommunity #blueskypoetry #photo
It never shouts to be heard,
It often does raise a brow,
And wins the day somehow.
No mere shyness, but a test,
Where quiet is the password,
For those who know the word.
#poem #poetry #poemoftheday #poems #bluesky #poetrycommunity #blueskypoetry #photo
Reposted by Dylan Kussman
Honor in all ways
Courtesy in every day
Strength wears quiet robes
#vss365 #Chivalrous #Senryu #Haiku #Poetry #Micropoetry #BlueskyPoets #PoetsOfBluesky #Honor #Courtesy #Kindness #QuietStrength
Courtesy in every day
Strength wears quiet robes
#vss365 #Chivalrous #Senryu #Haiku #Poetry #Micropoetry #BlueskyPoets #PoetsOfBluesky #Honor #Courtesy #Kindness #QuietStrength
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Honor in all ways
Courtesy in every day
Strength wears quiet robes
#vss365 #Chivalrous #Senryu #Haiku #Poetry #Micropoetry #BlueskyPoets #PoetsOfBluesky #Honor #Courtesy #Kindness #QuietStrength
Courtesy in every day
Strength wears quiet robes
#vss365 #Chivalrous #Senryu #Haiku #Poetry #Micropoetry #BlueskyPoets #PoetsOfBluesky #Honor #Courtesy #Kindness #QuietStrength
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Jaime Morera (1854–1927) Along the Coast of Northern Spain, 1911.
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Jaime Morera (1854–1927) Along the Coast of Northern Spain, 1911.
Reposted by Dylan Kussman
Reposted by Dylan Kussman
© Franco Fontana - Zurigo, 1981
November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
© Franco Fontana - Zurigo, 1981
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© Harry Gruyaert - Belgium, Ostend, 1988.
December 2, 2025 at 6:35 AM
© Harry Gruyaert - Belgium, Ostend, 1988.
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© Eve Arnold - Making Irish soda bread. Aran Islands, Ireland, 1974.
December 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
© Eve Arnold - Making Irish soda bread. Aran Islands, Ireland, 1974.
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© Alexis Duclos - Les ombres en marche, 2018.
December 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
© Alexis Duclos - Les ombres en marche, 2018.
Reposted by Dylan Kussman
Reposted by Dylan Kussman
Everyday in the forest is a gift 💚
November 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Everyday in the forest is a gift 💚