𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕪 𝕆𝕨𝕖𝕟
@markantonyowen.com
𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁: @subruria.com
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿: @iambapoet.com / @afterpoetry.com
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿: Hear me read at The Book Bag open mic (Nov 9th)
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿: @iambapoet.com / @afterpoetry.com
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿: Hear me read at The Book Bag open mic (Nov 9th)
Betty Mackereth, Philip Larkin's devoted secretary (and later, lover) has passed away aged 101.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Betty Mackereth, Philip Larkin's devoted secretary (and later, lover) has passed away aged 101.
Y'see, it's exactly this kind of AI myth-making by mainstream media outlets that gives LLMs a bad rap.
I entered what you see in the screenshot, after reading what you'll find in this linked @theguardian.com article: bit.ly/4r60RQv
Clearly, it's bullshit.
I entered what you see in the screenshot, after reading what you'll find in this linked @theguardian.com article: bit.ly/4r60RQv
Clearly, it's bullshit.
November 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Y'see, it's exactly this kind of AI myth-making by mainstream media outlets that gives LLMs a bad rap.
I entered what you see in the screenshot, after reading what you'll find in this linked @theguardian.com article: bit.ly/4r60RQv
Clearly, it's bullshit.
I entered what you see in the screenshot, after reading what you'll find in this linked @theguardian.com article: bit.ly/4r60RQv
Clearly, it's bullshit.
Reposted by 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕪 𝕆𝕨𝕖𝕟
"This is a Browning Hi-Power, single-action, semi-automatic pistol available in 9 × 19 mm Parabellum and .40 S&W calibres. It is the hand gun Dame Julian of Norwich would have used. I too am proficient in its use. Today is Sunday. Be holy or watch your step."
November 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
"This is a Browning Hi-Power, single-action, semi-automatic pistol available in 9 × 19 mm Parabellum and .40 S&W calibres. It is the hand gun Dame Julian of Norwich would have used. I too am proficient in its use. Today is Sunday. Be holy or watch your step."
For professional rather than artistic reasons, I'm a fan – and a regular user – of AI ... or, as I should say, LLMs and their UI.
These tools (and they ARE tools, make no mistake about this) have many uses. In the right hands, they can save a person or a team or a business both time and money.
These tools (and they ARE tools, make no mistake about this) have many uses. In the right hands, they can save a person or a team or a business both time and money.
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
For professional rather than artistic reasons, I'm a fan – and a regular user – of AI ... or, as I should say, LLMs and their UI.
These tools (and they ARE tools, make no mistake about this) have many uses. In the right hands, they can save a person or a team or a business both time and money.
These tools (and they ARE tools, make no mistake about this) have many uses. In the right hands, they can save a person or a team or a business both time and money.
And? Why are we wasting time (and public money) prosecuting shit like this? What does it really matter, in the vast scheme of so much else going on in the world?
bit.ly/4oHOWqk
bit.ly/4oHOWqk
Man charged after ‘fake admiral’ seen at Remembrance Sunday event
Jonathan Carley, 64, charged with unlawfully wearing uniform of armed forces
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
And? Why are we wasting time (and public money) prosecuting shit like this? What does it really matter, in the vast scheme of so much else going on in the world?
bit.ly/4oHOWqk
bit.ly/4oHOWqk
For @hool415.bsky.social's #workinglove #promptcombo this week, a new thing about new love. Inspired, I think, by those older couples you see in parks on office lunch breaks: acting like teenagers, rapt in each other, obviously falling in love – all anticipations visibly laced with their anxieties.
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
For @hool415.bsky.social's #workinglove #promptcombo this week, a new thing about new love. Inspired, I think, by those older couples you see in parks on office lunch breaks: acting like teenagers, rapt in each other, obviously falling in love – all anticipations visibly laced with their anxieties.
Seriously, who gives a fucking shit?
There's only one double-barrel this child-raping cunt should be faced with ...
There's only one double-barrel this child-raping cunt should be faced with ...
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Seriously, who gives a fucking shit?
There's only one double-barrel this child-raping cunt should be faced with ...
There's only one double-barrel this child-raping cunt should be faced with ...
Been uncommonly quiet on here and elsewhere since summer's end. Two reasons, mainly. One is a creeping disillusionment with social media in general since Twitter's demise (something I now realise has dented me more than perhaps it should).
November 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Been uncommonly quiet on here and elsewhere since summer's end. Two reasons, mainly. One is a creeping disillusionment with social media in general since Twitter's demise (something I now realise has dented me more than perhaps it should).
Another issue of this triumph of modern poetry publishing landed on my doormat today. To call it a journal is to do it a disservice; the quality of its production equal in every way to that of the work between its covers. Kudos to @maxwallis.bsky.social for having the vision to make this happen.
November 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Another issue of this triumph of modern poetry publishing landed on my doormat today. To call it a journal is to do it a disservice; the quality of its production equal in every way to that of the work between its covers. Kudos to @maxwallis.bsky.social for having the vision to make this happen.
Wow! This feels like it was an AGE ago ... when in fact, it's been less than a year since this appeared.
My thanks, still, to @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social, and my former BBC journalist interviewer @elcurwen.bsky.social. 🙏🏼
My thanks, still, to @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social, and my former BBC journalist interviewer @elcurwen.bsky.social. 🙏🏼
Our Christmas 2024 feature, Mark Antony Owen - a #SilverBranch special.
'their orchestra of shovels tuning up on the ice' @markantonyowen.com
www.blackboughpoetry.com/mark-antony-owen-christmas-24
'their orchestra of shovels tuning up on the ice' @markantonyowen.com
www.blackboughpoetry.com/mark-antony-owen-christmas-24
November 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Wow! This feels like it was an AGE ago ... when in fact, it's been less than a year since this appeared.
My thanks, still, to @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social, and my former BBC journalist interviewer @elcurwen.bsky.social. 🙏🏼
My thanks, still, to @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social, and my former BBC journalist interviewer @elcurwen.bsky.social. 🙏🏼
Reposted by 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕪 𝕆𝕨𝕖𝕟
If there’s any of you who profess to be into noir and have not yet seen MR INBETWEEN, you need to fix that asap. If you need further convincing, my @crimereads.bsky.social piece from a few years ago
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
Mr. Inbetween: It’s Time to Appreciate the Genius of This Very Australian Noir
I recently chaired a panel in which several American crime writers discussed their most memorable discoveries in terms of noir television and film during the various COVID lockdowns we have all end…
crimereads.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
If there’s any of you who profess to be into noir and have not yet seen MR INBETWEEN, you need to fix that asap. If you need further convincing, my @crimereads.bsky.social piece from a few years ago
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
Speaking of poetry open mics, I almost missed Lime Square Poets' session last night with Hannah Kiely. Thank God for phone reminders! Another great evening from our friends across the water in Ireland. I read my poem 'Parliament' – one I've aired at a few open mics since the summer.
November 7, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Speaking of poetry open mics, I almost missed Lime Square Poets' session last night with Hannah Kiely. Thank God for phone reminders! Another great evening from our friends across the water in Ireland. I read my poem 'Parliament' – one I've aired at a few open mics since the summer.
If you're looking for a fun new poetry open mic where you can share your work and hear others air theirs, @paulwritespoems.bsky.social's got you covered this Sunday. Hot off the back of his successful online series The Book Bag, Paul's gearing up for this project's inaugural night.
bit.ly/4oq9OlL
bit.ly/4oq9OlL
The Book Bag: Open Mic Sessions - Session 1
A poetry open mic where readers can share polished gems or roughcut coals of poems in an inclusive, supportive space. Hosted by Paul Short.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 AM
If you're looking for a fun new poetry open mic where you can share your work and hear others air theirs, @paulwritespoems.bsky.social's got you covered this Sunday. Hot off the back of his successful online series The Book Bag, Paul's gearing up for this project's inaugural night.
bit.ly/4oq9OlL
bit.ly/4oq9OlL
Reposted by 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕪 𝕆𝕨𝕖𝕟
Wonderful to have this poem featured on the night of fireworks and a full moon. My grateful thanks to @markantonyowen.com for this opportunity.
Miscarriage is shattering. More so, losing hope of bearing a child. This @louisepoetical.bsky.social explores in her #ekphrastic poem after Kahlo.
'I embrace her longing
as a shade of black
that fractures the ivory,
give comfort for her
bone-shattered aching ... '
afterpoetry.com/poem/nov-05-...
'I embrace her longing
as a shade of black
that fractures the ivory,
give comfort for her
bone-shattered aching ... '
afterpoetry.com/poem/nov-05-...
Read New Ekphrastic Poem 'Aunque la mona
se vista de seda ...' by Louise Longson exclusively in After... | Poems Inspired By Other Art
afterpoetry.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Wonderful to have this poem featured on the night of fireworks and a full moon. My grateful thanks to @markantonyowen.com for this opportunity.
Reposted by 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕪 𝕆𝕨𝕖𝕟
Because he's a nonce and who gives a fuck?
October 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Because he's a nonce and who gives a fuck?
Show this invaluable resource some love, poetry lovers. And remember, without The Poetry Archive, there would be no @iambapoet.com (now steaming towards the start of its sixth year online).
For 20 years, the Poetry Archive has brought poetry to life in poets’ own voices, free for all. Love what we do? Support us by donating, becoming a member, or spreading the word about what we do. 💛
poetryarchive.org/support/
#PoetryArchive20 #PoetryForEveryone
poetryarchive.org/support/
#PoetryArchive20 #PoetryForEveryone
October 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Show this invaluable resource some love, poetry lovers. And remember, without The Poetry Archive, there would be no @iambapoet.com (now steaming towards the start of its sixth year online).
Open call to any poet here who'll be at Lime Square Poets' Epic Open Mic (online) this evening.
I'd planned to go, but stupidly double-booked myself elsewhere – meaning my place is now free!
If you're going along (or want to), let me know. And hey, please apologise from me to whomever's hosting! 😆
I'd planned to go, but stupidly double-booked myself elsewhere – meaning my place is now free!
If you're going along (or want to), let me know. And hey, please apologise from me to whomever's hosting! 😆
October 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Open call to any poet here who'll be at Lime Square Poets' Epic Open Mic (online) this evening.
I'd planned to go, but stupidly double-booked myself elsewhere – meaning my place is now free!
If you're going along (or want to), let me know. And hey, please apologise from me to whomever's hosting! 😆
I'd planned to go, but stupidly double-booked myself elsewhere – meaning my place is now free!
If you're going along (or want to), let me know. And hey, please apologise from me to whomever's hosting! 😆
Genuine question: Why is the Microsoft Outlook app for Android demonstrably better than the 'proper' desktop app for Windows?
(Also, why haven't @mailbird.bsky.social developed a mobile app yet? Theirs is my email client of choice on desktop.)
(Also, why haven't @mailbird.bsky.social developed a mobile app yet? Theirs is my email client of choice on desktop.)
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Genuine question: Why is the Microsoft Outlook app for Android demonstrably better than the 'proper' desktop app for Windows?
(Also, why haven't @mailbird.bsky.social developed a mobile app yet? Theirs is my email client of choice on desktop.)
(Also, why haven't @mailbird.bsky.social developed a mobile app yet? Theirs is my email client of choice on desktop.)
Reposted by 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕪 𝕆𝕨𝕖𝕟
Reposted by 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕪 𝕆𝕨𝕖𝕟
Do you by any chance know anyone who could help me set up templates for zines? I can pay a little, but as the press is now a complete mutual aid project (with all the profits going to Gaza), not much.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Do you by any chance know anyone who could help me set up templates for zines? I can pay a little, but as the press is now a complete mutual aid project (with all the profits going to Gaza), not much.
🧵
🧵
Reposted by 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕪 𝕆𝕨𝕖𝕟
Hey #promptcombo crew 👋🏼
Thanks to @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social for hosting last week. This week's prompt is #DreamLogic.
Tag me & use the #. Replies will be a little sporadic initially, but I know the community will be out in force, supporting each other as ever ☺️
Thanks to @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social for hosting last week. This week's prompt is #DreamLogic.
Tag me & use the #. Replies will be a little sporadic initially, but I know the community will be out in force, supporting each other as ever ☺️
October 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Hey #promptcombo crew 👋🏼
Thanks to @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social for hosting last week. This week's prompt is #DreamLogic.
Tag me & use the #. Replies will be a little sporadic initially, but I know the community will be out in force, supporting each other as ever ☺️
Thanks to @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social for hosting last week. This week's prompt is #DreamLogic.
Tag me & use the #. Replies will be a little sporadic initially, but I know the community will be out in force, supporting each other as ever ☺️
Great night of poetry at @louisepoetical.bsky.social's monthly Last Saturday Poets get-together. Among many superb performances were readings by
@drbafc.bsky.social, @jahshabby.bsky.social, @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social, @hool415.bsky.social and the host herself. I should attend these more often.
@drbafc.bsky.social, @jahshabby.bsky.social, @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social, @hool415.bsky.social and the host herself. I should attend these more often.
October 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Great night of poetry at @louisepoetical.bsky.social's monthly Last Saturday Poets get-together. Among many superb performances were readings by
@drbafc.bsky.social, @jahshabby.bsky.social, @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social, @hool415.bsky.social and the host herself. I should attend these more often.
@drbafc.bsky.social, @jahshabby.bsky.social, @saraswatinagpal.bsky.social, @hool415.bsky.social and the host herself. I should attend these more often.
Something I ponder occasionally: Will I see (or use) a commercially available quantum computing laptop in my lifetime? I'm thinking the odds are pretty slim.
October 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Something I ponder occasionally: Will I see (or use) a commercially available quantum computing laptop in my lifetime? I'm thinking the odds are pretty slim.
This heart-breaking song by Pearsall is one of my all-time favourite pieces of choral music – and this performance of it is extraordinarily moving.
youtu.be/VM2xHJG2uJk
youtu.be/VM2xHJG2uJk
VOCES8: Lay a Garland - Robert Lucas Pearsall
YouTube video by VOCES8
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This heart-breaking song by Pearsall is one of my all-time favourite pieces of choral music – and this performance of it is extraordinarily moving.
youtu.be/VM2xHJG2uJk
youtu.be/VM2xHJG2uJk
Deadline day for wave twenty-four of @iambapoet.com. Still to hear from six poets – the other nine got their submissions in on time. This bit makes me the most anxious: not knowing if I'll have to disappoint a poet who's waited ages to appear in the journal because they can't get their work to me.
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Deadline day for wave twenty-four of @iambapoet.com. Still to hear from six poets – the other nine got their submissions in on time. This bit makes me the most anxious: not knowing if I'll have to disappoint a poet who's waited ages to appear in the journal because they can't get their work to me.