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Fidel Walsh

@dragonslayerma.bsky.social

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Writing poetry. 3 poetry collections, Living with Love, Time & Out There. Short stories, Thrice Remembered an Anthology. To buy my new book Out There https://lettertecbookstore.com/product/out-there/ I'm 1 of the #PromptCombo hosts

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · Jul 25

Excited to announce the upcoming release of my latest poetry collection 'Out There'

#Irishpoetry
#PromptCombo
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Carmella de Keyser @carmellapoetry.bsky.social · 5h

I am really enjoying it and it's just what I needed to read today. Congratulations Fidel it's beautiful!🩷

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 1h

Oh, I'm so very happy, 'Out There' was needed today 💗 Thank you for that lovely compliment 😊

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lichtbringer @saintghost.bsky.social · 2h

Dear Fidel, thank you so very much; I am so so happy that you like my poem! 🙏🏻 I wasn’t feeling so sure about it so your comment made me really really happy! ❤️❤️ Very grateful for your feedback; Eduard says thank you, too! 😆🐈‍⬛🖤✨

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 1h

I think it is hard to write about #SimplePleasures & easier to write about darker things. So, when I read yours, you combined the dark of nature with Eduard's strong personality & the beauty of your love you have for his hunting & cuddleless ways! 👏 ❤️🐈‍⬛️ what's not to love!

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lichtbringer @saintghost.bsky.social · 6h

For #PromptCombo #SimplePleasures ✨

for @dragonslayerma.bsky.social

Since I do not get to enjoy the simple pleasure of cuddling with our cat (he doesn’t like us THAT much), I at least sometimes have the pleasure of chatting with him about his day.

Eduard

He slips in from the cold like a secret
and coos for greeting like a happy
mourning dove; the irony escapes
me not, as he has accompanied many a bird
on its last flight across.
His feather-fluttered grin tells tall
murder ballads of past pursuit. He is a hunter,
shadow and priest, but a storyweaver, too.
Sometimes he chuckle-chortles to himself,
purrs and hiccups like a silver bell;
which is probably the last thing that the field mouse hears,
a funeral tolling of sorts.
He would never curl up in my lap — oh, no!
such degradation and utmost embarrassment,
to be petted like a tiny peaceful black
ball of twirled yarn and teeth.
Rather, he sometimes slinks
close to my legs, like a little autumn breeze
wanting to play or to fight a storm
and I am allowed to touch from a distance,
non-threateningly, like one would approach
a tiger,
but only with my eyes.
And yet all the pleasure his wild tales give me,
the gossip of wood, field, and creek —
and just like all the best fairy tales do,
they shimmer with bloodshed and glee.

A photo of Eduard sitting in the herb garden. He is a black cat and looking with one eye at the camera.

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 6h

Now this is a splendours read.So much so didn't want it to end. I'm in love with your black cat! You have weaved #SimplePleasures into a magical place of fairy tale. There's just so many gorgeous words. I love how you described the hunting/funeral tolling/murder ballads. #PromptCombo & I thank you❤️🐈‍⬛️

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Carmella de Keyser @carmellapoetry.bsky.social · 7h

I am thoroughly enjoying'Out There' by Fidel Hogan Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social . A dreamy and glittering read! Congratulations Fidel! 💫

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 6h

Carmella, I am just delighted that 'Out There' has landed in your beautiful hands & the perfect setting. I'm even more chuffed with your gorgeous feedback.You are a very generous human. Out There & I thank you, with Joy & ❤️ Love. You have made my day!

Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 6h

Carmella de Keyser @carmellapoetry.bsky.social · 7h

I am thoroughly enjoying'Out There' by Fidel Hogan Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social . A dreamy and glittering read! Congratulations Fidel! 💫

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Ronnie Smith @rfsmith.bsky.social · 11h

For #PromptCombo this week #SimplePleasures thank you Fidel.

My presence brings a
‘Skrech!’
from a Magpie spirit
hidden high
in the branches
of the Mimosa.

©️October 2025

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 8h

I love the freedom in this piece, Ronnie. Particularly the 'Magpie spirit' free flying & then the mention of the mimosa trees.

it's a very visual lovely write for #SimplePleasures the listening/watching & the taking you someplace else! #PromptCombo & I thank you❤️🕊

Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 1d

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 1d

Aw, stop! I'd just love that right now!

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 1d

You are very welcome 🙏

Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 1d

You are very welcome 🙏

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Paul Brookes @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social · 1d

Hi @dragonslayerma.bsky.social Fidel and your brilliant #promptcombo ##SimplePleasures. Here's my third, suitable for autumn:

Late Sweetness
Late in the season,
I ask the tree,
"Please can I take some
of your fruit?",
the easy pleasure
my hand reaches out,
amongst the almost naked,
gnarled limbs,
my fingers round
the full luscious belly
of a hard green pear,
and gently twist to snap
the umbilical cord,
and place it in the basket.
And say "Thankyou."
On the ground gnawed
and sucked broken skins
rest on mown grass,
sweetness oozes into cold air.
Soon the aroma of apple
and pear crumble inhabits
the fresh rooms of our house,
the heat in the pastry,
the knife's blade cuts
a portion.
"Blow on the spoon, love.
I need to know
if the pears are soft enough."
says my wife as she ushers
bubbling fruit and crumble
to my quivering tongue

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 1d

This is just scrumptious & perfect for #SimplePleasures . Mouth wateringly delicious with heavenly aroma of a baked pear. #PromptCombo & I thank you for sharing ❤️🍐

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Penny Dedman @spanishtom.bsky.social · 2d

#promptCombo #simplePleasures
#senryu #poem #poetry

I am not entirely sure this fits the brief, but here's Hot Drinks!

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 2d

Penny, this hits the brief perfectly for #SimplePleasures . I loved reading your special blend of recipes. Very clever write. #PromptCombo thanks you for sharing with us all❤️

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 2d

You are very welcome 🙏

Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 2d

Very timely, William. The evils of war were no one wins💔

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Gary Legg @poetryman1.bsky.social · 2d

A light rhyme for fun! Hi Fidel and all!🙂🖐

#simplepleasures #promptcombo
@dragonslayerma.bsky.social

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 2d

Aw, I just love it, Gary. It's full of whimsy & delightfullness! It's perfection for #SimplePleasures . #PromptCombo & I thank you for sharing with us❤️

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Mizz Whozza Whazzit @mwplovesmusic.bsky.social · 2d

eating a cookie,
simplest thing,
a light easy
to bring-
in constant
survival
there are little
pleasures,
life a constant
search
for “what’s next”
emotional
preparation for
“what now”-
living like
that,
fudge and peanut
butter cookies
are bliss

#promptcombo @dragonslayerma.bsky.social #poetry

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Fidel Walsh @dragonslayerma.bsky.social · 2d

Awe, this is #SimplePleasures at its best! Love it!🧁 #PromptCombo thanks you for sharing❤️

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