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Help Paddy Roberts raise money to support The Robin Cancer Trust
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This year, rather than grow a moustache (my wife has had enough of my dodgy 'tashes) I'm running a virtual marathon for The Robin Cancer Trust.
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Check your (or someone else's) balls!
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@paddy-roberts.bsky.social
25.11
On the passing of Jimmy Cliff, whose version of 'Wild World' by Cat Stevens is one of the great, all-time covers:
The Harder They Come?
Many Rivers to Cross? I
Thank you, Jimmy Cliff.
#17thOctober #haiku365
25.11
On the passing of Jimmy Cliff, whose version of 'Wild World' by Cat Stevens is one of the great, all-time covers:
The Harder They Come?
Many Rivers to Cross? I
Thank you, Jimmy Cliff.
#17thOctober #haiku365
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
@paddy-roberts.bsky.social
25.11
On the passing of Jimmy Cliff, whose version of 'Wild World' by Cat Stevens is one of the great, all-time covers:
The Harder They Come?
Many Rivers to Cross? I
Thank you, Jimmy Cliff.
#17thOctober #haiku365
25.11
On the passing of Jimmy Cliff, whose version of 'Wild World' by Cat Stevens is one of the great, all-time covers:
The Harder They Come?
Many Rivers to Cross? I
Thank you, Jimmy Cliff.
#17thOctober #haiku365
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An old woman arose, feeling primed
To create sev'ral lim'ricks well-rhymed.
Alas, all that she'd planned
Went awry when she scanned
The day's headlines... an action #ill-timed.
#vss365 #Timed #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Creativity #News #Humor #Poetry #MicroPoetry #Writing #Poems #PoetryCommunity
To create sev'ral lim'ricks well-rhymed.
Alas, all that she'd planned
Went awry when she scanned
The day's headlines... an action #ill-timed.
#vss365 #Timed #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Creativity #News #Humor #Poetry #MicroPoetry #Writing #Poems #PoetryCommunity
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
An old woman arose, feeling primed
To create sev'ral lim'ricks well-rhymed.
Alas, all that she'd planned
Went awry when she scanned
The day's headlines... an action #ill-timed.
#vss365 #Timed #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Creativity #News #Humor #Poetry #MicroPoetry #Writing #Poems #PoetryCommunity
To create sev'ral lim'ricks well-rhymed.
Alas, all that she'd planned
Went awry when she scanned
The day's headlines... an action #ill-timed.
#vss365 #Timed #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Creativity #News #Humor #Poetry #MicroPoetry #Writing #Poems #PoetryCommunity
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life’s not a timed test…
so pause to enjoy the show
at nature’s request
#vss365 #timed
#haiku #poetry
#eastcoastkin
#photography
#nature
#scape
photos: mine - Two pics of the same walking bridge, but from two different angles. Don’t forget to slow your step as you stroll through nature!!
so pause to enjoy the show
at nature’s request
#vss365 #timed
#haiku #poetry
#eastcoastkin
#photography
#nature
#scape
photos: mine - Two pics of the same walking bridge, but from two different angles. Don’t forget to slow your step as you stroll through nature!!
November 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
life’s not a timed test…
so pause to enjoy the show
at nature’s request
#vss365 #timed
#haiku #poetry
#eastcoastkin
#photography
#nature
#scape
photos: mine - Two pics of the same walking bridge, but from two different angles. Don’t forget to slow your step as you stroll through nature!!
so pause to enjoy the show
at nature’s request
#vss365 #timed
#haiku #poetry
#eastcoastkin
#photography
#nature
#scape
photos: mine - Two pics of the same walking bridge, but from two different angles. Don’t forget to slow your step as you stroll through nature!!
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With pentameter iambically #timed
Willie Shakespeare expounded and rhymed
To the beat of his heart
He created his art
And the poet's celebrity climbed
#vss365 #limerick #poetry #limerickoftheday
#writersofbluesky
Willie Shakespeare expounded and rhymed
To the beat of his heart
He created his art
And the poet's celebrity climbed
#vss365 #limerick #poetry #limerickoftheday
#writersofbluesky
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
With pentameter iambically #timed
Willie Shakespeare expounded and rhymed
To the beat of his heart
He created his art
And the poet's celebrity climbed
#vss365 #limerick #poetry #limerickoftheday
#writersofbluesky
Willie Shakespeare expounded and rhymed
To the beat of his heart
He created his art
And the poet's celebrity climbed
#vss365 #limerick #poetry #limerickoftheday
#writersofbluesky
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#WildWalkPrompt
Ashen skeletons;
Remnants of what has been lost
Crumble in the wind.
#Haiku #nature #poetry #blueskypoet #ash
Ashen skeletons;
Remnants of what has been lost
Crumble in the wind.
#Haiku #nature #poetry #blueskypoet #ash
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#WildWalkPrompt
Ashen skeletons;
Remnants of what has been lost
Crumble in the wind.
#Haiku #nature #poetry #blueskypoet #ash
Ashen skeletons;
Remnants of what has been lost
Crumble in the wind.
#Haiku #nature #poetry #blueskypoet #ash
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Here’s my offering for the theme of #timed – it’s a piece from several years ago after a visit to #Canada where I had a great experience travelling on the excellent #GOtrain. Thanks go to Sheila @lovehealthed.bsky.social our #vss365 host.
#vsspoem #poet #poetrycommunity
#vsspoem #poet #poetrycommunity
November 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Here’s my offering for the theme of #timed – it’s a piece from several years ago after a visit to #Canada where I had a great experience travelling on the excellent #GOtrain. Thanks go to Sheila @lovehealthed.bsky.social our #vss365 host.
#vsspoem #poet #poetrycommunity
#vsspoem #poet #poetrycommunity
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A party begins
When people arrive, not when
It was scheduled
Timed events try to contain
The chaos of life
#vss365 #DailyHaikuPrompt #Haiku #HaikuSky #Poetry #MicroPoetry #PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #BlueSkyPoets #WriteSky #Poem #Scrape #SkyPoets #HaikuCommunity
When people arrive, not when
It was scheduled
Timed events try to contain
The chaos of life
#vss365 #DailyHaikuPrompt #Haiku #HaikuSky #Poetry #MicroPoetry #PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #BlueSkyPoets #WriteSky #Poem #Scrape #SkyPoets #HaikuCommunity
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A party begins
When people arrive, not when
It was scheduled
Timed events try to contain
The chaos of life
#vss365 #DailyHaikuPrompt #Haiku #HaikuSky #Poetry #MicroPoetry #PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #BlueSkyPoets #WriteSky #Poem #Scrape #SkyPoets #HaikuCommunity
When people arrive, not when
It was scheduled
Timed events try to contain
The chaos of life
#vss365 #DailyHaikuPrompt #Haiku #HaikuSky #Poetry #MicroPoetry #PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #BlueSkyPoets #WriteSky #Poem #Scrape #SkyPoets #HaikuCommunity
Terry Pratchett: Jingo
November 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Terry Pratchett: Jingo
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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@paddy-roberts.bsky.social
24.11
A welcome return to some sunlight, it does make everything seem a bit better, doesn't it?
Christmas tree shadow,
A portent of the festive
Season approaching.
#17thOctober #haiku365
24.11
A welcome return to some sunlight, it does make everything seem a bit better, doesn't it?
Christmas tree shadow,
A portent of the festive
Season approaching.
#17thOctober #haiku365
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
@paddy-roberts.bsky.social
24.11
A welcome return to some sunlight, it does make everything seem a bit better, doesn't it?
Christmas tree shadow,
A portent of the festive
Season approaching.
#17thOctober #haiku365
24.11
A welcome return to some sunlight, it does make everything seem a bit better, doesn't it?
Christmas tree shadow,
A portent of the festive
Season approaching.
#17thOctober #haiku365
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Seek the joy within
from your own source of power.
It is all you need.
#dailyhaikuprompt [wellspring] #haiku
from your own source of power.
It is all you need.
#dailyhaikuprompt [wellspring] #haiku
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Seek the joy within
from your own source of power.
It is all you need.
#dailyhaikuprompt [wellspring] #haiku
from your own source of power.
It is all you need.
#dailyhaikuprompt [wellspring] #haiku
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@paddy-roberts.bsky.social
23.11
Turn the dial and search
the frequencies to find a
broadcast just for you.
#17thOctober #haiku365
23.11
Turn the dial and search
the frequencies to find a
broadcast just for you.
#17thOctober #haiku365
November 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
@paddy-roberts.bsky.social
23.11
Turn the dial and search
the frequencies to find a
broadcast just for you.
#17thOctober #haiku365
23.11
Turn the dial and search
the frequencies to find a
broadcast just for you.
#17thOctober #haiku365
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November 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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She stared at the 6 inch hurdles, set a foot apart on the floor. A trickle of sweat wound down her back.
“Easy. Step over with your surgical leg and then bring your other leg to meet it.”
She was motionless.
“This is #achievable.”
She raised her leg. #vss365
“Easy. Step over with your surgical leg and then bring your other leg to meet it.”
She was motionless.
“This is #achievable.”
She raised her leg. #vss365
November 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
She stared at the 6 inch hurdles, set a foot apart on the floor. A trickle of sweat wound down her back.
“Easy. Step over with your surgical leg and then bring your other leg to meet it.”
She was motionless.
“This is #achievable.”
She raised her leg. #vss365
“Easy. Step over with your surgical leg and then bring your other leg to meet it.”
She was motionless.
“This is #achievable.”
She raised her leg. #vss365
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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He really brought the
Lyrics to life, a voice missed
In these darkest days.
#OurPoetryX #LyricsToLife #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@ourpoetryx.bsky.social
Lyrics to life, a voice missed
In these darkest days.
#OurPoetryX #LyricsToLife #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@ourpoetryx.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
He really brought the
Lyrics to life, a voice missed
In these darkest days.
#OurPoetryX #LyricsToLife #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@ourpoetryx.bsky.social
Lyrics to life, a voice missed
In these darkest days.
#OurPoetryX #LyricsToLife #haiku #senryu #poem #writing #writingcommunity
@ourpoetryx.bsky.social
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Unseen Bruises
Every word a punch
no black eyes
just I hate yous
no broken ribs
just I never loved you
no bruised cheeks
just you’re stupid;
you’re not abused
there’s no hitting
I’m not you’re abuser
you’re not my victim
none of this exists
none of it ever happened
#bornbattleready #poetry
Every word a punch
no black eyes
just I hate yous
no broken ribs
just I never loved you
no bruised cheeks
just you’re stupid;
you’re not abused
there’s no hitting
I’m not you’re abuser
you’re not my victim
none of this exists
none of it ever happened
#bornbattleready #poetry
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Unseen Bruises
Every word a punch
no black eyes
just I hate yous
no broken ribs
just I never loved you
no bruised cheeks
just you’re stupid;
you’re not abused
there’s no hitting
I’m not you’re abuser
you’re not my victim
none of this exists
none of it ever happened
#bornbattleready #poetry
Every word a punch
no black eyes
just I hate yous
no broken ribs
just I never loved you
no bruised cheeks
just you’re stupid;
you’re not abused
there’s no hitting
I’m not you’re abuser
you’re not my victim
none of this exists
none of it ever happened
#bornbattleready #poetry
Measurable ...
My
Enemy
Assesses
Strengths:
Unfortunately,
Reliably
Avaricious
Blackmailable
Legislators
Exist
#vss365 #measurable #acrostic
My
Enemy
Assesses
Strengths:
Unfortunately,
Reliably
Avaricious
Blackmailable
Legislators
Exist
#vss365 #measurable #acrostic
November 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Measurable ...
My
Enemy
Assesses
Strengths:
Unfortunately,
Reliably
Avaricious
Blackmailable
Legislators
Exist
#vss365 #measurable #acrostic
My
Enemy
Assesses
Strengths:
Unfortunately,
Reliably
Avaricious
Blackmailable
Legislators
Exist
#vss365 #measurable #acrostic
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The exhaustion of the others had started to become very noticeable. #Measureable, almost. Blackened bags under eyes, irritability. Brawls starting over the strangest of tiny things.
They needed a release and rest and, while The Enemy didn’t, these people were only human. They needed more.
#vss365
They needed a release and rest and, while The Enemy didn’t, these people were only human. They needed more.
#vss365
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The exhaustion of the others had started to become very noticeable. #Measureable, almost. Blackened bags under eyes, irritability. Brawls starting over the strangest of tiny things.
They needed a release and rest and, while The Enemy didn’t, these people were only human. They needed more.
#vss365
They needed a release and rest and, while The Enemy didn’t, these people were only human. They needed more.
#vss365
Oh! Test Match cricket!
What's measurable, with these
Swings and roundabouts?
#vss365 #measurable ( #howzat?)
#haiku
What's measurable, with these
Swings and roundabouts?
#vss365 #measurable ( #howzat?)
#haiku
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Oh! Test Match cricket!
What's measurable, with these
Swings and roundabouts?
#vss365 #measurable ( #howzat?)
#haiku
What's measurable, with these
Swings and roundabouts?
#vss365 #measurable ( #howzat?)
#haiku
Murmurating cloud
Is not starlings but raindrops
Measuring the fall.
#vss365 #measurable ( #almost ) #haiku
Is not starlings but raindrops
Measuring the fall.
#vss365 #measurable ( #almost ) #haiku
November 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Murmurating cloud
Is not starlings but raindrops
Measuring the fall.
#vss365 #measurable ( #almost ) #haiku
Is not starlings but raindrops
Measuring the fall.
#vss365 #measurable ( #almost ) #haiku