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Robert Allen Poet

@robertallenpoet.bsky.social

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I write poems, take long walks, and seek beauty everywhere. I'm a poetry coach and tutor. 2x BotN nominee (2024). New chapbook, "Aphasia" is out from Inkfish Press! $7! www.robertallenpoet.com www.x.com/RobertAllen https://www.inkfishpress.co.uk/aphasia

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Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Jun 22

I'm not self -published, I tried that with my first chapbook and it was a lot of work, from typesetting to printing to marketing. Those aren't my skills but I know others who self publish with success.

Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Jun 21

It’s a shorter book or pamphlet than a full length book, usually 20-40 pages or so. I like their brevity for organizing around a central theme.

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Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Jun 21

Today is the day of my poetry chapbook release of "Aphasia." I'm very psyched! I'm so grateful to @inkfishmagazine.bsky.social

I'd be really honored if you picked up a copy of "Aphasia."

inkfishpress.co.uk/aphasia

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Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · May 20

Oops I forgot. Not very kind of me to not mention someone who translated the poem. It’s Bernard Meares.

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Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Jan 18

Thank you

Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 23

At least I do!

Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 23

Poets have egos as delicate as petals :)

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Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 23

good times

You're calling up my youth!

Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

relatable

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Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

he looks so sullen

Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

there should be a reality show where people race to see who gets fully actualized first

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Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

hmmm.. I feel a binge of Poe stories for myself coming soon

Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

I hope he enjoys him. Now, I'm going to pull him off the shelf today, and read something scary. I like his writing style a lot. The first poem I really read on my own with pleasure was "The Bells." It got me into poetry for good.

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Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

that's a good point about heart centered writing. I appreciate that kind of writing as maybe the best. I should have said "sentimental", that's what I fear!

Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

Love truth, but pardon error

( he said so many quotable quips and aphorisms)

We must cultivate our garden.

Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

100%, I agree that it's how it makes us feel, and the others who read it. If it sells a million copies or if you have 10,000 followers, it's still the actual poem that really matters

Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

Thanks!

When yours came life was too busy and I'm sorry I didn't around to reading it all, but I'd like to now.

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Robert Allen Poet @robertallenpoet.bsky.social · Nov 22

I only doubt when my ego gets in the way, and that's often enough for me. I doubt you're mediocre poet, just writing poems when they come puts you high in the game