Welcome at The Blackburn Arms. Me and Scott Jazey on guitar . A tribute to the Blackburn Arms #poetry ##writingcommunity ##spokenword #Skypoets

Late Change was just accepted for the Winter Anthology of Half and One ! Wahoo! #poetry #Skypoets #writing

Sneak peak at the print issue of 'Half and One' my poem 'Without Words' is in. Printing and heading to libraries soon. #poetry #poetrycommunity #writer

It seems my work was selected by the editors of Half and One for their print copy to be distributed to libraries in US, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and India.
Canada?
None the less. I am very proud. :) ❤️ ##poetrycommunity #poetry

I'm supporting the Canadian Cancer Society! In trusted partnership with donors and volunteers, we improve the lives of all those affected by cancer through world-class research, transformative advocacy and compassionate support.

Finished the swim for cancer research over my goal I swam 5616meters...and exceeded my donations goal.
There's still time to donate if you forgot and wanted to !
#discover

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I'm supporting the Canadian Cancer Society! In trusted partnership with donors and volunteers, we improve the lives of all those affected by cancer through world-class research, transformative advocacy and compassionate support.

Hey everyone! I'm at 1,200m in my goal.of 5 kilometers swim for Cancer Research! I have till the end of November. Such a great cause! Click on the safe secure link to donate to the Canadian Cancer Research ! #swim #cancerdonate #excersize

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I'm supporting the Canadian Cancer Society! In trusted partnership with donors and volunteers, we improve the lives of all those affected by cancer through world-class research, transformative advocacy and compassionate support.

I'm swimming 5 k in November to raise money for cancer research! Today I swam 233.4 m !
Click on the link to donate.

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I'm supporting the Canadian Cancer Society! In trusted partnership with donors and volunteers, we improve the lives of all those affected by cancer through world-class research, transformative advocacy and compassionate support.

I'm swimming 5 k in November to raise money for cancer research! Today I swam 233.4 m !
Click on the link to donate.

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My tribute to Reconciliation Day

Ghost Dance first published in The Light Ekphrastic. Read at Art House Cafe open mic. Very fun event! Lots of variety of talent.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #WritingCommunity

The Factory Reading Series, September 28, 2025: O'Reilly, Lithgow + Ladouceur, The Factory Reading Series Presents: readings by: Nathanael O'Reilly (Texas) Michael Lithgow (Ottawa) + Ben Ladouceur (Ottawa) lovingly host...

hey, this is tonight! Ben Ladouceur launches a new chapbook, Irish-Australian poet Nathanael O'Reilly comes north from Texas + Michael Lithgow returns to Ottawa after a half-decade in Alberta!
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Today's the day! We are looking forward to hosting our three Lampman Award finalists this evening at Perfect Books on Elgin Street. Come on out to hear Emily Austin, Manahil Bandukwala, and AJ Dolman read from their recent books of poetry. Readings start at 7pm, so don't miss it!

Cul-de-Sac Summer Camp Our camp was boy heavy. The leader was Tony. We would follow him anywhere. He knew all the cool things to do, like leaning on trees with one foot and tossing rocks at fences. There was Luc, a tiny, qu...

Here it is . My first short story. Thank you Mockingowl Roost! ##writerscommunity #stories #writing #authors

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Two Poems by Allison Zhang Porcelain Theory I collect broken things— a teacup with no handle, a mirror in four neat pieces, a cello string I wore as a bracelet. My mother says everything breaks if you press too hard— voice, …

Two Poems by Allison Zhang in ONE ART: a journal of poetry

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So excited. My first short story is well under way! Look for Mockingowl Roost soon.

Ghost Dance first published in The Light Ekphrastic. Read at Art House Cafe open mic. Very fun event! Lots of variety of talent.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #WritingCommunity

New Horizon reading at Art House Cafe . First published in Doormouse Zine. #poetry #poetrycommunity ##spokenword ##writerscommunity

Update:4 pieces, 2 finished!!!

A million minutes later...I promised myself a finished piece... I do have; 4 signature coasters, a antique dish, 4 hand glassed rock cups, new dish towels and clothes... a 7 shelf piece taking me 2 hours to put together ..
Listening to 3 Helen Reddy, 1 Gloria Gaynor.
I am Woman , Do it Yourself !

Live on Elgin Open Mic
Time and Place: Every Tuesday at 8:00 pm. 220 Elgin, #2
Web: www.liveonelgin.com/calendar/event/?ID=KHE6Y2L
Get there early, say hi your host, grab a drink and sign up to do some music, comedy, poetry, or whatever else! Sign up closes at 7:45pm

Thank you! Check out The Light Ekphrastic for the full work with the artist Lusmerlin.
I'm enjoying your creations as well.

30 The fucking enemy shows up.

happy #smallpoemsunday! 💜

feel free to participate by posting small poems you wrote, +/or small poems you love by somebody else :)

here’s one by Ted Berrigan~

Happy #smallpoemsunday

Reading part of Intertwined at Art House Cafe. First published in The Light Ekphrastic. #POETRY #poetrycommunity ##WritingCommunity ##spokenword

First published on Shadow and Sax. Happy to be reading.

Honoring Butterfly Crowns at Art House Cafe open mic! Great music, poets and acts! #poetry #poetrycommunity ##poetrylovers

Congrats on the accomplishment!

Early morning window with open blind slats, glass curtain pulled aside, and the top of a round white fan. Trees outside.

Good morning.