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Paul
@paulwritespoems.bsky.social
Poet, Husband, Northumbrian, Sax novice.

Pushcart/BOTN nominated

Work on BBC & in Dust Poetry, Black Bough, Broken Spine Arts, Starbeck Orion, Eat The Storms Pod, A Thousand Shades Of Green & more

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This week on The Book Bag, I am sharing my thoughts on With Love, Grief and Fury by Salena Godden.

There are tender moments, fierce moments, defiant moments. A title that whispers and shouts. In the top 5 books, I’ve read this year.

Plus news, opps and the playlist.
The Book Bag: With Love, Grief and Fury by Salena Godden
Welcome back to The Book Bag. I hope you’ve had a poetic week. I’ve had quite the week. On Sunday, I popped into Barter Books in Alnwick to drop in some books, (I ended up buying more than I left) then we went for a walk along Alnmouth Beach where I tripped over some jetty railings and landed knee and face first. My shin currently has a bruise the shape of Italy. The walk was worth it though because I got this photo of the North Sea with Coquet Island lit up by a soft November sun in the distance.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
A bonus poem has just been added to The Book Bag: Poetic Voices feature with the incredible Rebecca Goss

One of my personal favourites from Latch…

Link 🔗

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The Book Bag: Poetic Voices – November 2025
November, here we are. The fiery palate outside makes me think this year is burning through time. Where did October go? With a new month, comes a new Poetic Voice and I am beyond thrilled to be abl…
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November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A tremendous piece 👏👏👏
November 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Tickets are now live 🫣
Back for Session 2 in January.

Who’s in?

Tickets 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-book-b...
November 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Good morning! For #PoemsAbout #DogTags Another tough one! Thank you to @alanparrywriter.co.uk and @thebrokenspine.co.uk #Poetry
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Maybe a bit off-script for #poemsabout #dogtags but it's what emerged - a quick poem on names and seasons of a relationship. Thanks @alanparrywriter.co.uk & @thebrokenspine.co.uk #poems #poetry
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Such a good prompt this week with remembrance still weighing on my mind.

#Dogtags
@thebrokenspine.co.uk
@alanparrywriter.co.uk
#PoemsAbout
#poetry #poetrycommunity #blueskypoets
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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I don’t usually post #PoemsAbout @thebrokenspine.co.uk this early, but I’m taking some antihistamines and may sleep through a good portion of the night, or not. Will post a reel for #DogTags in the comments.
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Morning @alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk - thanks for the #PoemsAbout #Dogtags prompt. I hope this works if you weren’t a fan. Happy Friday!
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Back for Session 2 in January.

Who’s in?

Tickets 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-book-b...
November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
For #PoemsAbout #DogTags here is ‘Memorial Service’

Will catch up later @thebrokenspine.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Good workshop lead last night by @paulwritespoems.bsky.social with a host of innovative prompts. Here’s what I came up with – thanks to Paul and all involved.

Photo by A. B. on Unsplash

#poet #poetrycommunity #winter #snow #holly
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Super evening at Write Here, Right Now. Prompts went down well I think and have definitely give me things to work on over winter. Back in Jan 2026
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
🚨🚨🚨The Final Countdown🚨🚨🚨

Support Poets, Presses, Give Gift Ideas to Fellow Poetics.

What collections/anthologies/pamphlets, chapbooks/zines would you recommend as a Christmas Gift?

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#poetrycommunity #poets #poemsAbout
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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#poetry #poetrycommunity
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Honoured and humbled by this nomination. Thank you, @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social @leiabutler.bsky.social 🙏🏼
Pushcart nomination for Ella B. Winters ✨
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The last few days to submit to this. Boost poets and presses, give fellow poetics some gift ideas. 💡

Details here: paulwritespoems.com/2025/10/17/t...
November 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
This means so much to me.

Thank you 🙏
November 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Have you read this month’s The Book Bag: Poetic Voices feature yet?

This month we have the exceptiona Rebecca Goss sharing work from her collection. Latch published by @carcanet.bsky.social

Link here: paulwritespoems.com/2025/11/01/t...
The Book Bag: Poetic Voices – November 2025
November, here we are. The fiery palate outside makes me think this year is burning through time. Where did October go? With a new month, comes a new Poetic Voice and I am beyond thrilled to be abl…
paulwritespoems.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Was tripping over at the beach worth this photo?

Yes.
November 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The Book Bag spends time on 4th & Walnut this week from Jeremy Over, published by Carcanet Poetry.

This is whimsical poetry, the type that makes you smile, ponder and relish.

Plus news, opportunities, recap and the ever popular playlist.
The Book Bag: Fourth & Walnut by Jeremy Over
Welcome back to The Book Bag. I hope you’ve had a poetic week. I’ve a terrific week this week. Let’s start with poetry. The inaugural Book Bag: Open Mic Session was a success, and I feel so grateful for everyone who attended and shared such excellent poetry. Also, your comments and Session Two is happening on January 11th. Tickets go on sale soon and will be announced on social media first. A further poem from Latch by this month’s Poetic Voice, Rebecca Goss was added to her feature and can be read…
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November 16, 2025 at 7:56 AM
A #haiku for Sunday.
November 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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November 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A few recent poems added to the website that have been shared on Social Media channels.

#poetry
A Few Recent Poems
It's been a while since I've added new and current work to the website. I hope you enjoy this selection of recent poems shared on Social Media. Thanks for reading. If you have a favourite from this handful, please let me know. Enjoy the rest of your day, Paul
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November 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM