Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

Maya C. Popa @mayacpopa.bsky.social · Jul 17

St. Thomas Aquinas argued that poets and philosophers “are alike in being big with wonder.” Lucille Clifton remarked that “poems come out of wonder, not out of knowing.”

Part of what drives us to the page as poets is the pleasure of capturing in language what seems bent on eluding it.

2 18 59

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

Deidre Lynch @drbibliomane.bsky.social · Jun 27

It seems that the only relief I can find from the current political nightmare is to post rude songs from #18thc children's books & let my Bluesky friends make the applications as they choose.
Not just sure this one, also from Tommy Thumb's Pretty Songbook, will get past the moderators, but I'll try:

Two young girls in 18th c dress pointing jeeringly at a young boy, singing a song about incontinence.

15 39 170

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · Jun 26

🌟🥳 Meet our new Fellows, nominated by their peers, they represent excellence in the teaching & learning of English, & have an active role in the EA’s mission. Stay tuned over this week, to find out the distinguished scholars & teachers awarded Fellowships this year! Here are some of them ⬇️🌟🥳

Pictures of new fellows, full details on our website.

Pictures of new fellows, full info on our website.

1 4

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

ALCS @alcs.co.uk · Jun 25

Happy National Writing Day! Today is a day dedicated to celebrating the power of writing creatively ✍️ This year's theme is #ShareYourVoice, check out @firststory.bsky.social for great resources to get people started with writing: firststory.org.uk/writeday/ #NationalWritingDay

Graphic that says Happy national writing day!

5 13

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

At Length @atlengthmag.bsky.social · Jun 2

We're opening up submissions for translations in June and July! And we've even got a snazzy new email for you to send
'em to: [email protected].

Submission guidelines below. @affisher.bsky.social is excited to read your work!

atlengthmag.com/submissions/

Submissions

atlengthmag.com

4 6

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Jun 6

I've just read this astounding review. Huge and heartfelt thanks to @alanparry83.bsky.social for his deep engagement with the text. I am so grateful for the time you've given this little book. Thank you x

1 3

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you so much for sharing this Emily. Happy the poem landed with you x

1 1

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕪 𝕆𝕨𝕖𝕟 @markantonyowen.com · Dec 11

On the topic of digital mags and hearing poets read their own work, did you know @BathMagg's @MWhelanWriter was part of the inaugural wave of @iambapoet back in February 2020? You can check out her contribution here.
http://iambapoet.com/mariah-whelan

Mariah Whelan | iamb ~ poetry seen and heard

Hear poet Mariah Whelan read three poems at iamb.

iambapoet.com

1 1

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · May 22

Can't believe it's been 8 years. Thinking of all those who lost their lives x

Ink Sweat & Tears @inksweatandtears.co.uk · May 22

Eight years on, we remember. St Ann’s Square became a sea of flowers. Mariah Whelan / @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social walks the edges of grief and remembrance, where language falters and petals speak.

Read here
inksweatandtears.co.uk/mariah-whelan/

#ManchesterBombing #InkSweatandTears #PoetryCommunity

Text overlaid on a blurred background of thousands of floral tributes in St Ann’s Square, Manchester. The quote reads: 'There were white roses heaped on the steps and daisies dripping from the fountain, sunflowers spilling over the stone slabs. There were more flowers than people.' — Mariah Whelan.

1 3

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · Apr 7

“They smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.”

~The Great Gatsby

190 2.5K 9.6K

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Apr 2

A poetry giveaway from Poetry By Heart! Re-tweets appreciated, pals. We've got x2 sets of the latest titles from the fab @poetrypharmacy.bsky.social to giveaway :)

Poetry By Heart @poetrybyheart.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thanks to our friends at Macmillan, we have two sets of the next two titles in The Poetry Pharmacy series, Wild Remedy and Becoming, to give away. Drop us an email to info[at]poetrybyheart[dot]org[dot]uk by 5pm Friday 4th April to be entered into the draw.

1 4

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

Dr Carrie Etter @carrieetter.bsky.social · Mar 9

Come on, folks--I know a lot of you believe in restoring the A Level in Creative Writing in England--sign and share now!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

@poetrysociety.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social @rsliterature.bsky.social @kitdewaal.bsky.social

Let's Bring Back the Creative Writing A Level!

If you support bringing back the Creative Writing A Level, please complete the form. Any questions, please contact Dr Carrie Etter at [email protected]. Let's go!

docs.google.com

1 35 65

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Mar 7

This is brilliant news, Natalie. Looking forward to reading x

1

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Mar 5

Agreed, it's very good!

1

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Mar 5

It's #GCSE revision time! I wrote an article about how you can use the Poetry By Heart website to support your #EnglishLiterature students with oodles of free resources.

RTs appreciated to spread the word :)

Poetry By Heart @poetrybyheart.bsky.social · Mar 5

Do you teach #GCSE English Literature? The #PoetryByHeart website timeline anthology is dedicated to GCSE poems. Here Poetry Editor @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social explains how it can support your teaching practice and your students’ learning. #EduSky #Poetry #English
poetrybyheart.org.uk/news/poetry-...

Graphic of the Poetry By Heart 14+ timeline with poet images. As well as being able to filter the 14+ timeline by your exam board and cluster, we also have thematic tags. These tags cover topics like, ‘Eco-poems’, ‘Migration’ and ask big questions that young people care about like ‘Who am I?’. Filtering by these topics is a great way to source a mini collection of linked-poems where your students can practise their unseen poetry skills.

2 4

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Mar 2

🌙 🌟

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Feb 25

Worth signing up to Bluesky just to have this essential literary content back in my life.

1

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

ALCS @alcs.co.uk · Feb 25

Got a spare moment on your lunch break? What better way to spend it than by telling the Government to respect the rights of creators.

Submit a response to their AI and copyright consultation. It doesn't need to take long. Guidance below 👇

www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...

Your rights are under threat from AI. It’s time to have your say!

The Government recently launched a consultation on AI and copyright. Now is the time to have your say and make sure that legislators hear the concerns of creators.

www.alcs.co.uk

13 19

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

The Poetry Archive @thepoetryarchive.bsky.social · Feb 24

Two steps back to yourself with poetry

1. Get comfortable.

2. Click this link: https://buff.ly/4gk8X2c

#poetrypause #mindfulmondays

1 1

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Feb 24

There are some lovely images from 'Tales from Shakespeare' and information about its composition over here:

www.britishlibrary.cn/en/works/tal...

The Lambs’ Tales from Shakespeare | The British Library

A collection of 20 short stories designed to bring Shakespeare’s plays to life for young readers, Tales from Shakespeare is one of the most loved children’s books of all time.

www.britishlibrary.cn

1 1

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

Poetry By Heart @poetrybyheart.bsky.social · Feb 24

Happy Monday! Happy NEW #PoetryByHeart Poem of the Week! Explore 'Answer to a child's question' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge then use our activities to lift the poem off the page so that it can be spoken, heard & enjoyed. #EduSky #Poetry
https://poetrybyheart.org.uk/poems/answer-to-a-childs-question

1 2

Reposted by Mariah Whelan

Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · Feb 20

Poet in Residence wanted for the National Memorial Arboretum for two years to use the Arboretum's landscape and memorials for a series of original poems to share stories with brand new audiences. Details in link.

Please share :)

www.thenma.org.uk/about-us/wor...

Work at the Arboretum | About Us | National Memorial Arboretum

There are lots of ways to get involved with the National Memorial Arboretum, from volunteer roles to paid positions.

www.thenma.org.uk

1 93 110

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Feb 19

😂

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Feb 19

The looks of J O Y on these pupils' faces 😍

Poetry By Heart @poetrybyheart.bsky.social · Feb 19

If you're an English teacher, don't miss this report by teacher Gareth Ellis on 'Poetry By Heart: Beat by Beat', the regional celebration of #Poetry hosted by Whitley Bay High School for local schools & with poet Lewis Buxton #EduSky
poetrybyheart.org.uk/news/beat-by...

A 'washing line' of poetry for students to browse at the Whitley Bay High School Poetry By Heart extravaganza Beat by Beat.

Young people listening to poet Lewis Buxton at the Whitley Bay High School Beat by Beat event.

The heroes of Whitley Bay High School Poetry By Heart Beat by Beat extravaganza (left to right) teacher Gareth Ellis, 2024 PBH finalist A. Eckersley and poet Lewis Buxton

A young person performing a poem at the Whitley Bay High School Beat by Beat Poetry By Heart event.

1 2

Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social · Feb 19

Just ordered mine!

1