Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by GeneVatow

Rachel @rachelnewcombe8.bsky.social · 10d

Such great words. Thanks Gene.

a thank you card with watercolor hearts on a white background

ALT: a thank you card with watercolor hearts on a white background

media.tenor.com

1 1 5

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks Rachel!

2 1

Reposted by GeneVatow

TheDevilsTuna @thedevilstuna.bsky.social · 10d

a picture of a person with the words its going to be a wild ride

ALT: a picture of a person with the words its going to be a wild ride

media.tenor.com

1 4

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 10d

A final wave, as I bid you all adieu, to rejoin the ranks of writers that grace #vss365
Please join our new prompter, Paul @thedevilstuna for his 15 day run of music themed offerings!
I've enjoyed it, Thank you All!

3 3 25

Reposted by GeneVatow

TheDevilsTuna @thedevilstuna.bsky.social · 10d

It's the changing of the #vss365 guard with the inimitable @GeneVatow passing the baton over to me .

I'm nervous but also excited to be your new host & hope to inspire you as much as Gene has.

My first word will be posted at 10am tomorrow, let #promptober commence.

a person is passing a baton to another person with the words passing the baton below them .

ALT: a person is passing a baton to another person with the words passing the baton below them .

media.tenor.com

4 5 29

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 10d

You will be another in a long line of the best! Thank you, Paul
@thedevilstuna
🥁🎸🔥💫

3

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 10d

Good morning writers and friends.. Something we all confront, from time to time I leave you with one final puzzle, it's been fun! 30 September 2025 #vss365 #prompt word, is #conundrum My final prompt. I hand over now to Paul

@thedevilstuna

with wishes of luck!

1 3 24

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you so much, Camila!

1

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you, Zachary

1

Reposted by GeneVatow

PatchieSteve @patchiesteve.bsky.social · 10d

Pure delight. Thank you, Gene 😘❤️

1 1 2

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks Steve! 👍

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 10d

You've got it, Brother in words! Do your best! 🪕🧩🥁🌍

3

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 11d

Arcane #conundrum
writers working within
the sprinkles of time
a songlike riff
of rhythm
and the unfettered
dance of rhyme
Puzzle of words
in search
of the sublime

#vss365 #conundrum
#poetry

My last prompt, it has been a joy!
Thank you, Writers, and friends!

2 5 27

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 11d

Good morning writers and friends.. Something we all confront, from time to time

I leave you with one final puzzle, it's been fun!

30 September 2025 #vss365 #prompt word, is #conundrum

My final prompt. I hand over now to Paul @thedevilstuna with wishes of luck!

12 16 67

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 11d

I'm honored by those who've taken part in my prompts. It is a grand community at #vss365 Many thanks to all!
Let's welcome our new prompter.
I turn over the reins to Paul @thedevilstuna on October 1. He will post at 10 am GMT
Enjoy the new month!!

8 8 41

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you, Mo! It was fun...

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 11d

It will all be good Paul! Best wishes!

1 2

Reposted by GeneVatow

TheDevilsTuna @thedevilstuna.bsky.social · 11d

I'm excited & a little nervous to be your next #vss365 host from 1st October. How do you follow
@genevatow.bsky.social who has inspired so much incredible writing?

I'll be posting daily at 10am GMT from 1st October so keep your eyes peeled
& your pens ready to rock 🤘

a woman says she is excited and terrified

ALT: a woman says she is excited and terrified

media.tenor.com

3 6 23

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 11d

I'm honored by those who've taken part in my prompts. It is a grand community at #vss365 Many thanks to all!
Let's welcome our new prompter.
I turn over the reins to Paul @thedevilstuna on October 1. He will post at 10 am GMT
Enjoy the new month!!

2 7 30

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you, Paul. Looking forward to your stint at the steering wheel of words!

1 3

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you, Karla!

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 11d

I'm honored by those who've taken part in my prompts. It is a grand community at #vss365 Many thanks to all!
Let's welcome our new prompter.
I turn over the reins to Paul @thedevilstuna on October 1. He will post at 10 am GMT
Enjoy the new month!!

2 3 22

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 12d

Words luminesce
drifting through the shadows
seeking the freedom
of the pen
At last
they begin to #sublimate
in the nether
Ice melts
on thin revetments
and drips
into the when

#vss365 #sublimate
#poetry

4 29

GeneVatow @genevatow.bsky.social · 12d

Good morning writers and friends.. We all hide some of what we feel.

Form is changed, maybe, But not essence...

29 September 2025 #vss365 #prompt word, is #sublimate

26 61

Reposted by GeneVatow

Sanya @sanjar.bsky.social · 12d

as the margins
of #eventuality widen
with whole body
she holds on
to the moment
keeping watch
& fighting off torpor

#sonorous thoughts scatter
sleep draws her in
taking her
to the shore
of nothingness
or the bank
of plenitude

cellars or suns
#perhaps
will call her home

#vss365 #poetry

2 12 56