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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 1d

A poem from this week’s guest on The Poems We Made Along The Way.

Always worth checking out a poem from Mary Jean Chan.

The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 2d

An excerpt from 'Grass' by Mary Jean Chan, which is featured in the latest issue of The Poetry Review and available to read in full for free on our website. 📚

She took four steps this morning,
then another six, the nurse
tells me, counting as though
my mother were an infant
learning the sense of movement.

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T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social · 2d

We are thrilled to be able to reveal this year's T.S. Eliot Prize shortlist!
Our judges have chosen ten books "of great range, suggestiveness and power; from Entebbe to Manitoba... there is something here for everyone."

Find out more now: tseliot.com/prize/news/

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 2d

The last episode of this series of The Poems We Made Along The Way is with the excellent Mary Jean Chan. We spoke about book structure, the intersections of queer poetry and line breaks.

Check out the conversation wherever podcasts can be heard.

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Bloodaxe Books @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social · 6d

Versus Versus: 100 Poems by Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Poets (ed. @rachaelboast.bsky.social) is a @poetrydayuk.bsky.social Book Group recommendation for #NationalPoetryDay this year.
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This National Poetry Day panel shows the cover of Rachael Boast's anthology Versus Versus surrounded by a pink circle and set on a cream background.

The text reads 'Profoud, Urgent, and incredibly timely', and 'A celebration of diversity - from poetic forms to experiences'.

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Jess Traynor @jesstraynor.bsky.social · 6d

My friend Sarah Clancy is currently in IOF captivity, kidnapped last night when her boat, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was illegally intercepted in international waters.

Some boats are still sailing. Do what you can - wherever you are - to amplify & protest. 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
@freedomflotilla.bsky.social

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 7d

Don’t forget to check out this weeks episode with Erica Hesketh

Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 9d

Today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way is a conversation with the wonderful Erica Hesketh. We spoke about translation, using poetic forms and her debut collection In The Lily Room.

Check it out wherever good podcasts can be heard.

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 9d

Today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way is a conversation with the wonderful Erica Hesketh. We spoke about translation, using poetic forms and her debut collection In The Lily Room.

Check it out wherever good podcasts can be heard.

thepoemswemade | Instagram | Linktree

Exploring the power of poetry and friendship one conversation at a time.

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 14d

If you haven’t checked it out yet, I had a wonderful conversation with Rishi which you can eavesdrop on, wherever you find your podcasts.

Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you to @gregorykearns.bsky.social for having me on his excellent The Poems We Made Along The Way podcast. Poems, craft, ads, community, my usual: open.spotify.com/episode/3DNx...

Episode 28: Rishi Dastidar - Advertising the poem with a great title

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 17d

Check out Mat’s blog here. Invested interested as some very nice words are said about The Poems We Made Along The Way.

Mat Riches @matriches.bsky.social · 18d

Telephone call for unpredictable sand, a post about @gregorykearns.bsky.social's excellent podcasts, an excellent poem by Lewis Buxton, random references to EATB, The Jesus Army and Norfolk's very own The Kipper Family.

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Telephone call for unpredictable sands

Now, as I was saying last week **Voice in earpiece** Oh, as I was saying a month or so ago…Where does the time go? **voice in earpiece again, a bit more exasperated this time** Ok, no, I didn…

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 17d

That’s a great blog Mat. Thank you for your kind words about the podcast!

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 17d

It’s a beautiful day for a new episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way. In this episode I spoke to @betarish.bsky.social about the death of rhetoric, writing humourously, and the relationship between poetry and advertising.

Make sure you check it out.

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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 20d

Disabled people of colour say last weekend’s “horrific” far-right protest in London has left them feeling terrified and unsafe.
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Disabled people of colour speak of terror and safety fears after mass far-right protest

Disabled people of colour say last weekend’s “horrific” far-right protest in London has left them feeling terrified and unsafe. Saturday’s protest was supposedly aimed at “free speech” but most of …

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks as always for your diligent listening 😄

Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 21d

Don’t forget to check out the new episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way

Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 23d

Where can I hear a conversation with the brilliant Lewis Buxton about sonnets, mini cheddars and how to build an audience I hear you cry!

Coincidentally you can now check out the new episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way where I talk to Lewis Buxton about all these things and more.

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 23d

Where can I hear a conversation with the brilliant Lewis Buxton about sonnets, mini cheddars and how to build an audience I hear you cry!

Coincidentally you can now check out the new episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way where I talk to Lewis Buxton about all these things and more.

thepoemswemade | Instagram | Linktree

Exploring the power of poetry and friendship one conversation at a time.

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Deryn Rees-Jones @notjustdancing.bsky.social · 23d

A first reading for #HotelAmour on 27th September and in such great company at the Anthony Burgess Foundation. Free and no need to book! More information here poetsandplayers.co

Poets & Players

Organising free events in Manchester since 2004 (founded by Linda Chase)

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · 23d

Where can I hear a conversation with the brilliant Lewis Buxton about sonnets, mini cheddars and how to build an audience I hear you cry!

Coincidentally you can now check out the new episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way where I talk to Lewis Buxton about all these things and more.

thepoemswemade | Instagram | Linktree

Exploring the power of poetry and friendship one conversation at a time.

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Luke Kennard @lukekennard.bsky.social · 23d

Reminder that my new poetry collection (my SEVENTH because I apparently cannot take a hint) is available from Picador www.panmacmillan.com/authors/luke...

A big superimposed copy of Luke’s book, The Book of Jonah, “emerges” from the sea.

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Maya C. Popa @mayacpopa.bsky.social · 27d

Please spread the word, friends.

I really hope this scholarship reaches and serves writers who would not otherwise have access to instruction and community.

(Form is on our IG, @consciouswriters)

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way is a conversation with the wonderful @katiescribbles.bsky.social We spoke about traveling to the Antarctica, favourite libraries and mentoring young writers through @thewritingsquad.bsky.social

Find the podcast on your platform of choice.

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Kayleigh Jayshree @kayleighjayshree.bsky.social · 29d

My debut pamphlet with @fourteenpoems.bsky.social is out very soon! I’m so happy (and impressed at how many I can hold in each hand) link here www.fourteenpoems.com/shop/mango-s...

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today’s episode of The Poems We Made Along The Way is a conversation with the wonderful @katiescribbles.bsky.social We spoke about traveling to the Antarctica, favourite libraries and mentoring young writers through @thewritingsquad.bsky.social

Find the podcast on your platform of choice.

thepoemswemade | Instagram | Linktree

Exploring the power of poetry and friendship one conversation at a time.

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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · Sep 4

i struggle to find any ethical justification for using AI-generated imagery in any circumstances, even if it’s for critique of AI or art projects supposed to make you question it

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you so much Laura for listening, and of course for sharing.

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Gregory @gregorykearns.bsky.social · Sep 4

Always appreciate it Mat!

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