Jessica Edmond
@genesis-pearl.bsky.social
Thinks too much.
Writes things down.
Published.
Breast cancer survivor.
Side Quest Queen 👸🏽
1908 💕💚
Sometimes known as Genesis Pearl ✍🏽
Writes things down.
Published.
Breast cancer survivor.
Side Quest Queen 👸🏽
1908 💕💚
Sometimes known as Genesis Pearl ✍🏽
Many voices shape the future against a fool with power and his deranged sycophants.
#wethepeople #poetry
#nokings #writesky
#writingcommunity
#wethepeople #poetry
#nokings #writesky
#writingcommunity
January 25, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Many voices shape the future against a fool with power and his deranged sycophants.
#wethepeople #poetry
#nokings #writesky
#writingcommunity
#wethepeople #poetry
#nokings #writesky
#writingcommunity
I wrote this after having breast cancer, when I realized how often people try to soften pain so they can sit with it more comfortably. Thank you Thistle & Thread Press for letting my words speak.
#poetry
#writesky
#poetrycommunity
#breastcancer
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#poetry
#writesky
#poetrycommunity
#breastcancer
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Jessica Edmond - Made Pain Articulate
Thistle & Thread Press is an independent poetry publisher amplifying overlooked voices through chapbooks, digital features, and creative publishing designs.
www.thistleandthread.org
January 23, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I wrote this after having breast cancer, when I realized how often people try to soften pain so they can sit with it more comfortably. Thank you Thistle & Thread Press for letting my words speak.
#poetry
#writesky
#poetrycommunity
#breastcancer
www.thistleandthread.org/jessica-edmo...
#poetry
#writesky
#poetrycommunity
#breastcancer
www.thistleandthread.org/jessica-edmo...
The Language of Stone…
Stone remembers what flesh forgets. Silence hardens into something more final. Memories that refuse to soften with time.
#PersephoneLiterary
#writingprompt
#memory #silence
#fragmentedprose
#literarythemes
#poetry #writesky
Stone remembers what flesh forgets. Silence hardens into something more final. Memories that refuse to soften with time.
#PersephoneLiterary
#writingprompt
#memory #silence
#fragmentedprose
#literarythemes
#poetry #writesky
January 23, 2026 at 4:20 AM
The Language of Stone…
Stone remembers what flesh forgets. Silence hardens into something more final. Memories that refuse to soften with time.
#PersephoneLiterary
#writingprompt
#memory #silence
#fragmentedprose
#literarythemes
#poetry #writesky
Stone remembers what flesh forgets. Silence hardens into something more final. Memories that refuse to soften with time.
#PersephoneLiterary
#writingprompt
#memory #silence
#fragmentedprose
#literarythemes
#poetry #writesky
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The body remembers grief and trauma in physical ways. Simple things like a certain smell or day of the year can be triggers that bring you back to that moment in your body. Anecdotally I think it also remembers times, like noon, night, midnight etc.
Remember to take deep breaths and drink water.
Remember to take deep breaths and drink water.
January 22, 2026 at 6:35 PM
The body remembers grief and trauma in physical ways. Simple things like a certain smell or day of the year can be triggers that bring you back to that moment in your body. Anecdotally I think it also remembers times, like noon, night, midnight etc.
Remember to take deep breaths and drink water.
Remember to take deep breaths and drink water.
My parents were extremely strict growing up. My dad was a teacher and minister. My mom an artist and librarian. One thing they always let me do without restrictions was read… EVERYTHING! Imagine a 5th grader trying to explain The Bluest Eye for a book report.
#ReadersWrite #WriteSky #Memories
#ReadersWrite #WriteSky #Memories
January 22, 2026 at 3:06 PM
My parents were extremely strict growing up. My dad was a teacher and minister. My mom an artist and librarian. One thing they always let me do without restrictions was read… EVERYTHING! Imagine a 5th grader trying to explain The Bluest Eye for a book report.
#ReadersWrite #WriteSky #Memories
#ReadersWrite #WriteSky #Memories
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“I step forward because I belong in the room.”#poem #blueskypoetry #poetrysky #poetrycommunity #poet #Blacksky #writingcommunity
January 21, 2026 at 4:17 AM
“I step forward because I belong in the room.”#poem #blueskypoetry #poetrysky #poetrycommunity #poet #Blacksky #writingcommunity
Reposted by Jessica Edmond
Reposted by Jessica Edmond
MLK was only 39 when he was killed. Growing up, I thought that was old. But I’m 43 now and I’m stunned by the burden he shouldered at such a young age. I’m also a lot more aware of how hard it is, at any age, to carry the hopes and dreams of an oppressed people on your shoulders, as so many do.
January 19, 2026 at 2:55 PM
MLK was only 39 when he was killed. Growing up, I thought that was old. But I’m 43 now and I’m stunned by the burden he shouldered at such a young age. I’m also a lot more aware of how hard it is, at any age, to carry the hopes and dreams of an oppressed people on your shoulders, as so many do.
Reposted by Jessica Edmond
CNF "Frankenstein" by Christie Page
“I don’t give a damn about feminist think-pieces claiming breasts don’t define womanhood. I don’t want to hear about empowerment, or how we’re supposed to transcend our bodies. I care about my truth.”
www.bloodhoneylit.com/cnf/frankens...
“I don’t give a damn about feminist think-pieces claiming breasts don’t define womanhood. I don’t want to hear about empowerment, or how we’re supposed to transcend our bodies. I care about my truth.”
www.bloodhoneylit.com/cnf/frankens...
frankenstein — Blood+Honey
by Christie Page “I don’t give a damn about feminist think-pieces claiming breasts don’t define womanhood. I don’t want to hear about empowerment, or how we’re supposed to transcend our bodies. I ca...
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January 18, 2026 at 1:46 AM
CNF "Frankenstein" by Christie Page
“I don’t give a damn about feminist think-pieces claiming breasts don’t define womanhood. I don’t want to hear about empowerment, or how we’re supposed to transcend our bodies. I care about my truth.”
www.bloodhoneylit.com/cnf/frankens...
“I don’t give a damn about feminist think-pieces claiming breasts don’t define womanhood. I don’t want to hear about empowerment, or how we’re supposed to transcend our bodies. I care about my truth.”
www.bloodhoneylit.com/cnf/frankens...
An empire clearing its throat.
#poetrycommunity #americanpoetry #writesky
#culturalcritique #poetry #americanmoment #powerandlanguage #civicdecay
#poetrycommunity #americanpoetry #writesky
#culturalcritique #poetry #americanmoment #powerandlanguage #civicdecay
January 14, 2026 at 2:11 PM
An empire clearing its throat.
#poetrycommunity #americanpoetry #writesky
#culturalcritique #poetry #americanmoment #powerandlanguage #civicdecay
#poetrycommunity #americanpoetry #writesky
#culturalcritique #poetry #americanmoment #powerandlanguage #civicdecay
I stepped out of my comfort zone for this one. Thanks Tales From the Moonlit Path!
#CreepMode #Poetry #WriteSky #BloodyValentines
#CreepMode #Poetry #WriteSky #BloodyValentines
January 14, 2026 at 6:07 AM
I stepped out of my comfort zone for this one. Thanks Tales From the Moonlit Path!
#CreepMode #Poetry #WriteSky #BloodyValentines
#CreepMode #Poetry #WriteSky #BloodyValentines
Absolutely delighted to be included in the upcoming Nikki Giovanni tribute, Darling Nikki, by Flip The Script Publishing #PoetSky #WriteSky #Poetry #NikkiGiovanni 🫰🏽🫰🏽🫰🏽
January 14, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Absolutely delighted to be included in the upcoming Nikki Giovanni tribute, Darling Nikki, by Flip The Script Publishing #PoetSky #WriteSky #Poetry #NikkiGiovanni 🫰🏽🫰🏽🫰🏽
1 yes after 2 no’s cancels out the no’s 😏 #GirlMath Thanks @bloodhoneylit.bsky.social!
#WriteSky #Poetry #KeepWriting
#WriteSky #Poetry #KeepWriting
January 14, 2026 at 5:44 AM
1 yes after 2 no’s cancels out the no’s 😏 #GirlMath Thanks @bloodhoneylit.bsky.social!
#WriteSky #Poetry #KeepWriting
#WriteSky #Poetry #KeepWriting
Dress Code was inspired from a writing prompt where every sentence had to begin with “we used to” and the neon image below (I also take pics 📸). I’m an 80s baby… instant nostalgia when I started writing. Thanks @shinepoetry.bsky.social!
#WriteSky #Poetry #80sBaby
#WriteSky #Poetry #80sBaby
January 14, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Dress Code was inspired from a writing prompt where every sentence had to begin with “we used to” and the neon image below (I also take pics 📸). I’m an 80s baby… instant nostalgia when I started writing. Thanks @shinepoetry.bsky.social!
#WriteSky #Poetry #80sBaby
#WriteSky #Poetry #80sBaby
January 14, 2026 at 5:15 AM
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remember that your mental health is a priority, your inner peace is essential & your self care is a necessity
January 12, 2026 at 5:47 AM
remember that your mental health is a priority, your inner peace is essential & your self care is a necessity
Grateful to have my poem, "The Trust-o-Meter," included in Nimblewit Lit Issue 2: Trustworthy.
#kidlit #poetry #writesky
#kidlit #poetry #writesky
Hold Issue 2: Trustworthy in your hands!
Give it to your kids!
Add it to your classroom or library!
#KidLit #EduSky #LibrarySky #TLSky
Now available in paperback:
Give it to your kids!
Add it to your classroom or library!
#KidLit #EduSky #LibrarySky #TLSky
Now available in paperback:
January 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Reposted by Jessica Edmond
The weirdest thing about Americans is how many of them think their laws apply to every person in the world.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 AM
The weirdest thing about Americans is how many of them think their laws apply to every person in the world.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
But they're certain other countries' laws don't apply to them.
the standards we set for others and not ourselves / heated discourse / think pieces / podcasts bro dissertations about a dress / no words for things that matter / selective outrage / stone throwing / hypocrisy
#DrKarriBryant
#HolyHypocrites
#Poetry #WriteSky
#TheDress
#DrKarriBryant
#HolyHypocrites
#Poetry #WriteSky
#TheDress
January 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
the standards we set for others and not ourselves / heated discourse / think pieces / podcasts bro dissertations about a dress / no words for things that matter / selective outrage / stone throwing / hypocrisy
#DrKarriBryant
#HolyHypocrites
#Poetry #WriteSky
#TheDress
#DrKarriBryant
#HolyHypocrites
#Poetry #WriteSky
#TheDress
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people who feel peace on the inside don't spread hate on the outside
January 3, 2026 at 12:58 AM
people who feel peace on the inside don't spread hate on the outside
@yeehawpoems.bsky.social #WritingPrompt “setting intentions for the upcoming year” #Cassiopeian #WriteSky #Poetry
January 1, 2026 at 3:19 AM
@yeehawpoems.bsky.social #WritingPrompt “setting intentions for the upcoming year” #Cassiopeian #WriteSky #Poetry
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If at first you don’t succeed …
December 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
If at first you don’t succeed …