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Necia Campbell

@vtpoetess.bsky.social

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Poetess, writer, reader, nature and animal lover, wife, mother, Mammay, collector of beautiful rocks, and resister of hate.

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Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thank you, @mockingowls.bsky.social for publishing my #poem, #Hiroshima on the 80th anniversary of the bombing.

www.mockingowlroost.com/blog/bomb-ba...

Hiroshima

Japan.Within a nanosecond’s span,that single word emblazons images that landlike flashbulbs snapping off behind a whirling fan—tobacco smoke conceals command;the modest fist of reason, slams—its compr...

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Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Aug 2

As I sometimes am prone to do while the dew still glistens on the grass, I was pondering things. I realized that I always wanted a calculator watch and my mom never bought me one. I'm 47, so it shouldn't bother me—but it made me sad for a moment.

What's your 'always-wanted-but-never-got' item? LMK!

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Jul 29

I have been terrible about posting here lately because I have zero time, but I had a notification so here's a senryu since I'm here. 😁

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Jul 2

Join me in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social Rhyming Story Challenge on September 5th! Learn more at nycmidnight.com/rhyme

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Jun 27

Poets need snacks, right? 🤣

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Jun 3

If you enjoy listening to people recite their poetry, join us for a zoom reading June 18!

Poetry reading June 18 8:30pm EST.
Zoom ID: 87448878993
Password: tree

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · May 26

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · May 8

When you use an Oxford comma, you're doing your part to make the world beautiful, meaningful, and understandable.

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Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · May 1

I love it even though it's occasionally stressful. Committing to a poem a day is a huge undertaking. Which also means very little time for submissions. On the bright side, I love everyone in our small group and the sense of community in the FB group!

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · May 1

Statue outside the library that hosted the poetry reading Tuesday 🥰

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Apr 7

Gosh I'd love a little raccoon friend, lopsided or no. 🥰

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Apr 7

That's a very good question! 🤣

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Apr 2

Well then we are due for another...🤣

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Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Apr 2

Don't we still have one to put the finishing touches on?

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Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Apr 2

@jahangiri.us and I had a collaborative poem published today if you'd like to read it!

collaborature.blogspot.com/2025/04/when...

When the Last Cricket Sings

Collaborature, a journal of collaborative poetry and fiction

collaborature.blogspot.com

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Apr 1

Happy #NationalPoetryMonth to all who celebrate! 🎉
Here's a #haiku about my bestest boy.

#poem #poetsofbluesky #poetry #dog

Necia Campbell @vtpoetess.bsky.social · Mar 31

I waited my entire life for this guy and every minute of every day reminds me of how worth it the wait was. 🥰

#poem #poetry #haiku #poetsofbluesky #grandson #love