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Sonnet In the dark room a reliable ocean sounds mix on YouTube replaces day and night with barely -perceptible differences in volume between high and low tide. No birds ever seem to get near the mic, which is like a miracle if the kind of miracle you’re into doesn't have birds in it. In the reliable ocean sounds mix on You Tube’s comments section, there's one guy with no likes or replies saying “Thank you, this video helps my son fall asleep, nothing else has worked as well as this video.”

today is the release day for A Letter From The Mountain & Other Poems (@animalheartpress.bsky.social)!! here is a poem from the book I’m particularly fond of—many, many thanks to all the folks who have preordered a copy already, it means the world to me & I’m so grateful for your kind support :’)

Lowering the voting age is a terrible idea. It’s a cynical move by Labour but will backfire.

Why poets deserve their place on Britain’s list of ‘skilled workers’ for visas Reform's Lee Anderson wants to close the book on ‘imported poets’ – but what does he think is happening, asks poet Luke Wright. Foreign poets, coming over here, taking all our line breaks?

I wrote some clickbait for the Indy yesterday. Enjoy!

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On tour!

A poster for Making Trouble with Molly Naylor, a podcast. Molly is in a bath filed with screwed up paper. She has a typewriter on a bath shelf in front of her. The words ‘New episodes every Monday’ are written on the paper that’s in the typewriter.

Can I introduce you to my new podcast? It’s called Making Trouble with Molly Naylor. Every week I interview a creative person about what’s currently impeding their process, from the trivial to the existential. Subscribe wherever you get your poddies! Hot new ep drops tomorrow. 🛁🎙️

Other way round. YOU FUCKING CRETIN

I agree! I don’t recognise what’s described in that post at all

There he is.

I didn't realise we had to announce this, but for the avoidance of all doubt I am only writing for awards, adoration & til I can pivot to selling LED mini fans on TikTok. I loathe stories. They make me sick. Every moment spent in my imagination is like being waterboarded with diarrhoea

Listen to this - applies equally to the UK

LUKE WRIGHT: Joy! (trailer) YouTube video by Luke Wright

'Let a little joy in'

Just one week to go until the fabulous @lukewrightpoet.bsky.social returns to ARC Stockton 🙌

Can't wait, and it would be mint to be in a room full of Teesside pals. Fancy it?

Luke Wright: JOY! - ARC | Stockton Arts Centre Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” ★★★★★ Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set poems that get to grips with the...

Not long until the fabulous @lukewrightpoet.bsky.social returns to Stockton! If you're in the Tees Valley (or fancy visiting for what will be a brilliant show!), it would be great to see you there 👇

Thanks ! xx

A poster for Luke Wright's tour called 'JOY' showing Luke sitting in a deckchair in the sunshine with his arms and legs aloft, eyes closed.

If you haven't booked a ticket yet, DO IT!! Travel if necessary (I've heard the A30 is nice) Generous and joyful, with smiles in spades 😊 Thank you @lukewrightpoet.bsky.social

Thanks!

Thanks Joanna!

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Happy Valentines. Here’s a poem for my love. #poem

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For my love

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Luke Wright: Joy | Theatre Royal Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” ★★★★★ Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set poems that get to grips with the...

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Poet Luke Wright on a throne against a backdrop of blood red walls and flooring. He is wearing an open black floral shirt and black trousers.

Had to delete and repost as I put the wrong date 🫣 Glad to have spotted that @lukewrightpoet.bsky.social is performing at the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds on 5th February. Tickets are still available if you’re quick. #poetry #BookSky