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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Aug 27

Leaf mould black-brown, an upturned Peacock butterfly damaged; gently uprighted, plumage glows. A fleeting life. Rose-leaf stretchered to a geranium bloom grave, I bow my head in gratitude.

Ten minutes pass, maybe more. On my return it is gone.

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Jul 11

What the heck. Inspired by this lovely place I've shrugged off writers block and penned a wee essay at the last minute for #WordsOfTheWild comp. Not my finest - but words have been written. Now on with the main project.

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Jun 21

Gorgeous poesie.

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Scottish Poetry Library @byleaveswelive.bsky.social · May 7

🎤 NEW PODCAST!

The latest Nothing But The Poem podcast is a Norman MacCaig special. @samueltongue.bsky.social takes a deep dive into two of the most famous poems by one of Scotland's most beloved poets to see what lay beneath the bonnet.

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Nothing But The Poem - Norman MacCaig

In this episode of Nothing But The Poem podcast, our usual host Samuel Tongue goes in deep on two weel kent poems by Norman MacCaig, one of Scotland’s most loved and influential poets. Norman MacCaig ...

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Jun 21

Summer solstice salutations. Here’s a wee poem penned three years ago having spent the solstice eve by Loch Laide in Abriachan.

Poem published in Pushing Out the Boat Issue 17.

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Jun 21

Stands ayont the ‘reid brae risin’ in HBC’s The Ponnage Pule.

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Jun 20

Morphie?

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Jun 19

neoprene on the extremities always good - let us ken how you get on.

Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Jun 19

You won’t need a wetsuit in Loch Laide. So shallow and scorchio tomorrow - will be like a bath. Enjoy x

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Jun 19

Bricht and blue through the canopy of the old garden apple, budding plenty for the autumn ahead.

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Andy Jackson @azjackson.bsky.social · May 30

An #Otwituary for #LorettaSwit, ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in M*A*S*H

I heard you served with the 4077th,
an instrument of sanity in the madness
of operations gone wrong, in a show
we would like to forget but cannot,
a tragedy wearing comedy’s scrubs.

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · May 30

That was a dangerous plan.

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Leamington Books @leamington.bsky.social · May 30

To celebrate the life of Lesley Storm friends are hosting an event which will commence at 3pm on Saturday 7th of June at St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh. PLEASE SHARE😌

Event Details: leamingtonbooks.com/lesley-storm

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Scottish Wildlife Trust @scotwildlife.bsky.social · May 30

'His body is a jubilee of turquoise feathers, mistletoe green edges, and an autumnal orange belly...' 💙

Last year's winner, Hannah Murphy, perfectly captured that frozen moment when wildlife takes your breath away. Could your writing be next? ✏️

🔗 Enter today: buff.ly/uphRCZW

#WordsoftheWild

A graphic showing an extract from the winning entry of the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Words of the Wild Competition 2024. The extract reads:
"Time feels still as I stand frozen. What a crown jewel he is, and so close to me. His body is a jubilee of turquoise feathers, mistletoe green edges and an autumnal orange belly. He is radiant, even when diving for seconds.
My dad always said the kingfisher's beauty blooms without the need for spring, is stunning in summer's glow, enchanting in autumn's fire, and peaceful on a snowy winter's day."
Written by Hanna Murphy.

A graphic showing the submission guidelines for the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Words of the Wild nature writing competition 2025. The guidelines read:
Submissions must be:
No more than 1,000 words, an original work, related to Scotland's wild waters or wild animals who live there, submitted before 12 July 2025.

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · May 29

I didn’t expect to see my face and poem at the reception desk of Inverness Central Library this evening.

A fine evening listening to poetry and song hosted by the ever joyous @kittyjomac.bsky.social

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · May 23

Fruit and veg corner. Verdant in the much needed shade of the old apple tree, twitching with hungry birds. Makeshift seedling protection using long-ago coppiced hazel, scraps of yarn and mouse-eaten fleece - a perhaps futile effort to deter the cats and hen. Rhubarb from our old garden bedding in.

Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · May 9

0018hrs.
57.33N
Trees backlit by a streetlight beyond the mill burn cast leaf shadow.
Simmer dim.

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · May 9

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Find out more and apply here 👇

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Vacancy: Early Years Community Engagement Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join Scottish Book Trust as Early Years Community Engagement Manager. The position offers flexible full-time working within our Early Years Team.

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · May 9

Looking after nature = looking after the garden.

‘Carol used to look after the garden with such care.’ Judgement from one of my new neighbours, clearly missing the point.

#nomowmay etc.

Now to tackle the streetlight issue.

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Apr 28

Waiting out in the last-light to hear the first tawny owl call of the night. 9.45pm and drawing out.

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Charlie Gracie @charliegracie.bsky.social · Apr 28

I’m delighted to be part of @paperboatswriters.bsky.social 5.
Thanks to all involved in this excellent, honest project.
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social
@asls.org.uk paperboats.org/2025/04/07/b...

Blades – paperboats

It’s my favourite field, this one above the village, hare-run, rutted with frost and, on the top of the rise, the gean tree

paperboats.org

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Elizabeth Rimmer @burnedthumb.bsky.social · Apr 25

If you are a Scottish based poet who hasn't had a full collection yet, why not apply for this:
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Apply for Clydebuilt 18

In partnership with Edwin Morgan Trust, we are excited to launch our call for emerging poets to apply for Clydebuilt 18. The Clydebuilt Verse Apprenticeship Scheme was founded in 2007, t…

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Paperboats Writers @paperboatswriters.bsky.social · Apr 22

Offering words to inspire action for nature on World Earth Day we give you Issue 5 of Paperboats Zine: Our Power - Our Planet. Edited by Polly Pullar and Linda Cracknell and launching today: paperboats.org

We open for submissions for Issue 6 in autumn.

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Apr 17

Looking forward to it!

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Elaine Morrison @elainemorrison.bsky.social · Apr 17

Procrastination Central.