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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 21h

I have the impression that 99% of poetry publishers and poets loathe and feel creatively sullied by the process of shifting books.

It's absurd, of course. Like a chef who hates serving meals. Or a winemaker who can't stand pouring you a glass...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 11h

The best editor a bloke could wish for...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 11h

The best editor a bloke could wish for...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 21h

I have the impression that 99% of poetry publishers and poets loathe and feel creatively sullied by the process of shifting books.

It's absurd, of course. Like a chef who hates serving meals. Or a winemaker who can't stand pouring you a glass...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Jul 20

The emotional significance of objects sends ripples through our lives, which is why this is often my final poem when I give a reading.

It's taken from my second full collection, Whatever You Don't, Just Don't. If you fancy a signed copy, drop me a DM and I'll sort one out for you...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 10d

Poets, if they're lucky, end up having signature poems. But they don't choose them for themselves.

Instead, certain poems take on lives of their own once they're published. The Last Carry is one such example. When I first posted it here, I didn't have a clue it would reach so many people...

Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Dec 15

As parents, we're supposed to remember the first time we did stuff with our kids, but the last time is equally as significant, if not more.

This poem is from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Feb 5

This is a poem of loss, taken from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023)...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Dec 15

As parents, we're supposed to remember the first time we did stuff with our kids, but the last time is equally as significant, if not more.

This poem is from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 12d

My esteemed publisher (Nell at HappenStance) informs me that the Whatever You Do, Just Don't express train is fast approaching Reprint City. Yay!

However, in the meantime, both she and I still have some copies of the first print run available for purchase. You know where to find us...!

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 3d

We had a beat-up olf red Escort nicknaned Herbie (G reg). And then a yellow one (K reg) inevitably called Bananas!

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 27d

Certain numbers accompany us through our lives, connected to our memories of people and places, of significant events. What numbers remain with you decades later? And why?

This poem is taken from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...

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mstblue.bsky.social @mstblue.bsky.social · 4d

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Dec 15

As parents, we're supposed to remember the first time we did stuff with our kids, but the last time is equally as significant, if not more.

This poem is from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...

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Russ King @russwrites.bsky.social · 4d

This is beautiful

Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Dec 15

As parents, we're supposed to remember the first time we did stuff with our kids, but the last time is equally as significant, if not more.

This poem is from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 4d

Over 700 likes now on here for The Last Carry.

It's a privilege to have reached such a large number of new readers, many of them from beyond the poetry bubble, thanks to this platform...

Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Dec 15

As parents, we're supposed to remember the first time we did stuff with our kids, but the last time is equally as significant, if not more.

This poem is from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 8d

They drop against the ends of names,
Not orderly, but any old how.
Henri, Mitchell, McGough- watch it mates,
The brackets, any day now.

Brian Patten

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Laura Parker @lauraparker.bsky.social · 5d

Beautiful poem that captures that moment so well. Was reminded of Paul Henry's Daylight Robbery (and C Day Lewis's Walking Away). Something particularly poignant about little boys leaving boyhood behind.

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks, Laura. Yes, Paul Henry's poems of fatherhood are among the best on that subject by a contemporary poet. Terrific and moving.

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 6d

Every day is National Poetry Day in this household, as my long-suffering wife and son would readily testify.

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!

Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 6d

Every day is National Poetry Day in this household, as my long-suffering wife and son would readily testify.

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Vincent O'Connell @vincentoconnell.co.uk · 6d

This has caught me tonight.

Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Dec 15

As parents, we're supposed to remember the first time we did stuff with our kids, but the last time is equally as significant, if not more.

This poem is from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks, Vincent. For a poet, this is all that matters.

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Aug 26

A stellar line-up that would grace any of the top poetry festivals in the country. Except this time it's all free. We'd be delighted if you could join us in London on 22nd Oct...!

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 7d

Three weeks and counting... 😜

Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · Aug 26

A stellar line-up that would grace any of the top poetry festivals in the country. Except this time it's all free. We'd be delighted if you could join us in London on 22nd Oct...!

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