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Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

New art work.

December 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

New set of poems

#haiku #rain #transpoet

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RAIN HAIKU QUARTET

Rain and thunder forces me to seek shelter away from the storm. Water drips off the eaves, needed moisture for the roses new green leaves emerging. After spring rains fall dandelion seeds drift on the...

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June 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

The Trump Administration is desperate to have this case dismissed

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STATEMENT: Federal Funding for Libraries Makes it Case in the Supreme Court

The Trump Administration is attempting to have this case dismissed based on standing.

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April 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

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Rome Town Hall for Blake Gendebien! · Blake for NY-21

Blake will be holding a Town Hall in Rome to hear about your concerns! All are welcome and address provided upon RSVP - Sign up here and receive an email with the location details! Remember to invit...

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April 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

New poem.

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EASTER SPRING DAY

Dark dismal winter gone at last. Somber moods lighten. See bright colors greens, reds, yellows, emerge over grays and blacks; new leaves after winter slumber. Watch canada geese splash landings on …

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April 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

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BRANWEN'S PEN

I am Branwen’s pen. White plastic barrel, White cap with metal clip. From Branwen’s mind through me poems put to paper. Dark black ink flows from my tip as I slide across lined pages in a composition ...

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April 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

To see the entire poem, become a paid subscriber.

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SILENCE

sit a table

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April 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

Post updating availability of my poetry.

#BranwenDrew
#transpoet
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One free poem each week

I am changing how I make my poetry available.

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April 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

Free to read.
#transpoet
#misinformation

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GOLDEN SILENCE

Disinformation can get one on the other side of the fence with one step to make quick work of common sense. A thousand words, spin out of mind, run deep, sometimes nonsensical. There is fire, not gold...

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April 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

I've just updated my Linktree with my latest content - check it out here! linktr.ee/branwendrew?...

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Artist, Activist, Poet

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April 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

New poem. Please critique. Second draft.

Rough draft.

NO WORK ANYMORE

No work,
now retired.
Lie in bed,
what is on my calendar?

Full poem: docs.google.com/document/d/1....

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April 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Branwen Drew

@transpoet.bsky.social

Healthcare in America is too expensive! So why is the White House claiming we’ll get “Healthy Again” by cutting Medicaid for 83 million people? Who benefits when people are sick? We can do better! #TruthBrigade
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