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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 4d

#poetry #poetrycommunity

Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 4d

Proud to be amongst such eminent poets in this publication edited by the most eminent of them all @sanjeevsethi.bsky.social

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 4d

Proud to be amongst such eminent poets in this publication edited by the most eminent of them all @sanjeevsethi.bsky.social

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 7d

Places on my 2026 schedule filling up fast. Don’t delay if you wish to participate. #poets #poetrycommunity #poetry

Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 9d

I’m looking for poets to participate in my drop-in/review feature on my website in 2026. If you have a pamphlet/collection scheduled for next year. Checkout my website and DM me and we can discuss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrypublishers

Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 7d

So sad to hear that Brian Patten has died. One of my poetry heroes who did so much to popularise poetry. A special talent and human being. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poets

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 9d

I’m looking for poets to participate in my drop-in/review feature on my website in 2026. If you have a pamphlet/collection scheduled for next year. Checkout my website and DM me and we can discuss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrypublishers

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 9d

I’m looking for poets to participate in my drop-in/review feature on my website in 2026. If you have a pamphlet/collection scheduled for next year. Checkout my website and DM me and we can discuss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrypublishers

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 11d

Checkout my website for my latest review of Cirencester poet Frank McMahon’s ‘The Canticles of Spring.’ #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetryreviews

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 18d

My pleasure today to welcome Frank McMahon to my website to reflect on a poem from his latest outstanding collection.

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 19d

Drop-in by Frank McMahon

Today it is my great pleasure to welcome one of Gloucestershire's finest poets to reflect on a poem from his latest collection, The Canticles of Spring, Tim Saunders Publications, 2025. My political awakening came as I watched the March on Washington in 1963 and thrilled…

Drop-in by Frank McMahon

Today it is my great pleasure to welcome one of Gloucestershire's finest poets to reflect on a poem from his latest collection, The Canticles of Spring, Tim Saunders Publications, 2025. My political awakening came as I watched the March on Washington in 1963 and thrilled to the oratory of Martin Luther King. It brought the shock of learning that one community was being oppressed by another.

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 22d

After 8 glorious years @hedgehogpress.co.uk is closing. Sad news but I want to say publicly thank you and congratulations to Mark.He created a vibrant poetry community and published many memorable publications. Like many I’m forever in his debt. Good luck in the future Mark. #poetry #poetrycommunity

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · 26d

On my website tomorrow my review of accomplished poet #JennyHamlett's thought-provoking and moving collection 'Sorry I forgot to pack my ears'. Don't miss it. #poetry #poetrycommunity

Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Sep 8

I review for my website and The Candyman’s Trumpet. Drop me a message via my website including your email addresses and I’ll explain the process.

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Sep 5

Checkout my website on Saturday to read accomplished poet, Jenny Hamlett's drop-in as she reflects upon a poem from her latest collection, 'Sorry I forgot to pack my ears'. #poetry #poetrycommunity

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Aug 22

Don’t miss my review on my website tomorrow of ‘Daughter of Fire’ by @petitecreature1.bsky.social aka Lucy Heuschen. #poetry

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Aug 16

#poetry

Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Aug 16

On my website today rising star @petitecreature1.bsky.social aka Lucy Heuschen drops in to reflect on her collection‘Daughters of Fire’. Don’t miss it.

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Aug 16

On my website today rising star @petitecreature1.bsky.social aka Lucy Heuschen drops in to reflect on her collection‘Daughters of Fire’. Don’t miss it.

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Jul 20

Thanks Stewart.

stewart carswell (he/him) @handle.invalid · Jul 20

Go send him your poems, Nigel is a kind and sensitive reviewer

Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Jul 20

I’m looking for poetry collections and pamphlets to review in 2026 published by small poetry presses. If you’ve a collection or pamphlet published in 2025 or due in 2026 DM me. #poetry. Checkout my website to sample the process.

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Jul 20

I’m looking for poetry collections and pamphlets to review in 2026 published by small poetry presses. If you’ve a collection or pamphlet published in 2025 or due in 2026 DM me. #poetry. Checkout my website to sample the process.

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Jul 20

You won’t be disappointed.

Pete Strong @petestrongpoet.bsky.social · Jul 19

Hello

Read here a review of my book Greenfinch by poet and reviewer Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social . He liked it, I hope you do too.
Available from Flight of the Dragonfly Press.

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Review of ‘Greenfinch’ by Pete Strong

One of the things I enjoy about writing these reviews is opening a collection or pamphlet of a poet whose work I don’t know and finding that I’m immediately drawn to it. That was my experience with…

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Jul 20

Out now on my website my review of Greenfinch’ by @petestrongpoet.bsky.social Don’t miss it. #poetry

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Jul 11

On my website tomorrow @petestrongpoet.bsky.social drops in to talk about a poem from his pamphlet‘Greenfinch’. Don’t miss it.

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Jun 27

#poetry

Dave Bonta @davebonta.bsky.social · Jun 24

This week in the poetry blogs w/ @kent-nj.bsky.social @rmhaines.bsky.social @shawnalemay.bsky.social @robmclennan.bsky.social @wendypratt.bsky.social @jwikeley.bsky.social @kimmoorepoet.bsky.social @richardjnewman.bsky.social @matriches.bsky.social 1/3
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Poetry Blog Digest 2025, Week 25

A personal selection of posts from the Poetry Blogging Network and beyond.

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Jun 27

#poetry

Dorian Nightingale @secretsoliloquies.bsky.social · Jun 22

I am very grateful to Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social for his review of my debut pamphlet “Songs from Last Imaginations” which is coming out soon.
To read the review and pre-order a copy visit:

www.doriannightingale.com/songs-from-l...

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · Jun 12

On my website on Saturday a drop-in by Flight of The Dragonfly Press poet @secretsoliloquies.bsky.social aka Dorian Nightingale reflecting on a poem from his pamphlet Songs from Last imaginations. Fascinating. Check it out. #poetry

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Nigel Kent @kent-nj.bsky.social · May 31

Out on my website today my review of ‘The Making of a Poem’ by @rosannamcglone.bsky.social It is one of the best books on poetry writing I’ve read. #poetry

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