#poetssky hashtag - Bluesky

@michaelabennison.bsky.social

23 hours ago

A screenshot of a notes app note, which reads: 30 Days of Sonnets: Day 17 It's often said we contain multitudes: These layers of self in one identity. And this is one of many platitudes Dismissed by most as a nonentity. And yet, it speaks the truth of what I feel; The endless pull of everything I am: The wounded parts of me that need to heal, The silly parts that do not give a damn. Each segment has ambitions of its own: Some parts have bold expression as their aim, Some want to serve, some want to be alone, And all are scared to choose which path to claim. And so I breathe and listen, and I wait To see what life my soul wants to create.

Day 17 of #30DaysOfSonnets: this one was pretty quick to write. #PoetsSky #WritersSky #Poetry #writingcommunity

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Michaela Bennison

@michaelabennison.bsky.social

5 days ago

A screenshot of a notes app note, which reads: 30 days of Sonnets: day 12 I'm struggling to write this one today; I tried to write a sonnet about blue (The colour not the band, I'm sad to say) But managed just to write a line or two. In general, though, this Sunday's not been bad: We're on the sofa, my partner and I, The chores are done and dinner has been had, And now I'm watching him play "No Mans Sky", A game in which you voyage through deep space (Sounds way more fun than emptying the bins!). But now I should go up and wash my face, Plan for tomorrow, celebrate my wins. And one of them will be this little verse: Though not my best, it's by far not my worse!

Day 12 of #30DaysOfSonnets: another hard one today, but I got it done (for the record, my partner was the one who emptied the bins today) #PoetsSky #WritersSky #Poetry #writingcommunity

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Michaela Bennison

@michaelabennison.bsky.social

1 week ago

Screenshot of a notes app note, which reads: 30 Days of Sonnets: day 10 A bold, red lip's the best accessory: A simple, chic addition to a look That's seen by some as basic or as twee, But packs a punch to leave observers shook. It elevates the slouchiest of dress, With its deliberate choice of scarlet hue, And ties it all together with finesse Far better than a simple lip should do. For fancy gowns, it is the cherry on top, Giving more timeless class than a full beat But nodding to a time when jaws would drop To see a lip so bright and indiscreet. I don't know how to end, except to say For me, the bold red lip is here to stay.

Day 10 of #30DaysOfSonnets: today is a love letter to the red lip, aka my go-to interview makeup look. Sidenote, I'm a third of the way through this challenge I made up! Woo! #PoetsSky #WritersSky #Poetry #writingcommunity

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Michaela Bennison

@michaelabennison.bsky.social

1 week ago

A screenshot of a notes app note that reads: 30 days of Sonnets: day 9 The British weather is a fucking cunt: One day I am as hot as Vulcan's balls, The next I'm freezing cold. It's an affront To all that spring has promised. And it falls On me to pack three, four, five layers more To make sure I'm not freezing off my tits On the way home. It's such a bloody bore And scuppers any hope of chic outfits And then what if it rains?! Heaven forbid That I will have my brolly close at hand. And then, sleet, snow, and fog - you think I kid; That kind of crap is totally on brand. At least this shit brings some variety As well as climatic anxiety.

Day 9 of #30DaysOfSonnets: I'm just really annoyed at how crap the weather was today. This one came out pretty sweary - you have been warned. #PoetsSky #WritersSky #Poetry #writingcommunity

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Michaela Bennison

@michaelabennison.bsky.social

1 week ago

A screenshot of a notes app note, reading: 30 Days of Sonnets: Day 8 Instead of saying, simply, "I love you," Try something like, "My spirit yearns to spend Eternity with you," or, "All I do I do your will to serve, your soul to tend." Or say, "I will do anything for love." (Be sure to leave off Meat Loaf's final clause), Or, "When you fell to Earth from heaven above How many bumps and bruises did it cause?" Or maybe take a more comedic route; "I love you lots like jelly tots," perhaps. Throw on some sweet treats and a kiss to boot To show your strength of feeling will not lapse. But the again, these tips are all cliches; Best then to find a unique turn or phrase.

Day 8 of #30DaysofSonnets: today's poem is an exploration of the different ways to say "I love you". #PoetsSky #WritersSky #Poetry #writingcommunity

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RJ Voidrabbot 🖤🐇🤖

@robojesi.bsky.social

1 week ago

The Day After

(A villanelle response, kinda)
#Poetry #WritingCommunity #PoetsOfBlueSky #PoetrySky #PoetsSky

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Michaela Bennison

@michaelabennison.bsky.social

1 week ago

A screenshot of a notes app note which reads: 30 Days of Sonnets: Day 7 I'm lying in my garden on the grass Stretched out beneath an endless, pale blue sky, The sun warming my back, and wondering why Today's poem's so difficult to start. Maybe it was the darkness of the house, A soporific, shadowy cocoon Made more for sleeping than the sun at noon Blazing above, toasting my whole back side. But now the heat is coaxing my eyes shut Despite the brightness out here. That's not fair! At least this way I'm getting some fresh air; And look, I'm almost twelve lines down at least. And even though this sonnet's not my best, It's written. Now I'll stay out here and rest.

Day 7 of #30DaysOfSonnets. I jinxed it yesterday by saying this was getting easier. But hey ho, at least I got to write in the sunshine today #PoetsSky #WritersSky #Poetry #writingcommunity

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Michaela Bennison

@michaelabennison.bsky.social

1 week ago

A screenshot of a notes app note which reads: 30 Days of Sonnets: Day 5 An actor's life is far from glamorous Like films and magazines often portray, With crowds of fans adoring, clamorous, Mobbing the stage door in a feral frey. For most of us, our work is seldom seen: We home our craft and learn our lines alone. And whilst you might think "resting" is serene, In truth, we work all hours to the bone To feed and clothe ourselves. Then, when at last A job arrives and we can use our skill, The heady whirlwind will too soon have passed And then we're back again to square one. Still Though "glamorous" is not my life, that's fine: I wouldn't trade this actors life of mine.

Day 5 of #30DaysofSonnets. Too tired to give backstory for this one. Sorry. #PoetsSky #Poetry #WritersSky

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Michaela Bennison

@michaelabennison.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

A screenshot of a notes app notes, which reads: 30 Days Of Sonnets: Day 4 I miss long summers underneath the trees: The bluebells carpeting the ground, the hush Beneath the canopy, the whispering breeze That rustles through the creeping underbrush. The shade is cool and soothing on my skin, Baked underneath the blazing midday sun, As the first maple seeds tumble and spin Towards the earth below. My fingers run Along the flaking bark and papery leaves As I breathe in the heavy-scented dirt, 'Til evening draws me home, and my heart greaves To leave behind this haven and revert Back to my mundane life boxed in by walls So seldom breeched by nature's joyous calls.

Day 4 of #30DaysOfSonnets: todays ended up being a tribute to all those hours walking in the woods when I wasn't allowed to. #PoetsOfBlueSky #WritersSky #PoetsSky #Poetry #writingcommunity

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Michaela Bennison

@michaelabennison.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

A screenshot of a notes app note, which reads: 30 Days of Sonnets: Day 3 I'm starting to regret this little scheme Of writing thirty sonnets in a month. As fun and simple as the task may seem, It needs a certain clarity of thought That doesn't come as easy as I'd like When I don't get as much sleep as I ought, Or inspiration refuses to strike, Or my to-do list crams my restless brain. And so I write on struggling to write. And though the struggle often feels in vain, I sometimes compose something that's alright; Not blowing any minds, but even so I think it's better to push through and see What I can do despite what limits me.

Day 3 of #30DaysOfSonnets. I'm so tired from life and work and audition prep, so this is what came out of me today. Written on the train home from work #WritersSky #PoetsSky #Poetry #PoetsOfBlueSky #writingcommunity

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Michaela Bennison

@michaelabennison.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

A screen shot of a notes app which reads: 30 Days of Sonnets: Day 1 I set a challenge for myself to write A sonnet each and every day this month: A worthy goal to set myself, which might Improve my prolificity and skill. And I enjoy a sonnet; it's a thrill To try and fit my thoughts into the form. The bouncy rhythm helps me to distil The disparate words and phrases in my mind. The rhymes, however, take some time to find, And so I use my own creative flare To write myself out of a tricky bind By making up a rhyme scheme that will fit The message I would like my verse to tell. As Shakespeare put it: all's well that ends well.

Yesterday I had the idea to write a sonnet every day for 30 days and today I wrote a sonnet, so that's my April sorted, I guess. #WritersSky #PoetsSky #Poetry #PoetsOfBlueSky #WritingCommunity #Sonnet

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RJ Voidrabbot 🖤🐇🤖

@robojesi.bsky.social

1 month ago

Disaster Capitalism While American tomahawks flatten Girls schools, you'll turn yet another blind eye Because the oil crisis Leading to the gas shortage From the impending war will mean Your Amazon package gets delayed By just a few days, which as an American Is completely Out-Of-The-Question So bury your head in your stock options And short the humanitarian efforts Because time is money, and money is war And war pays well (Unless you're dying for it)

Disaster Capitalism
#Poetry #WritingCommunity #PoetrySky #PoetsOfBlueSky #PoetsSky #PoliticalPoetry

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RJ Voidrabbot 🖤🐇🤖

@robojesi.bsky.social

3 months ago

I fall like unknown truth From the dead sky I hear unseen spirits Whispering some murmured mystery Within a dream you spoke "Come, fill my heart with pale dread." A strange kiss that echoes Of dark flowers howling My empty silent scream Would collapse the black forest Walk by darkness, lonely dreamer This shrouded soul is here alone & In midnight shadow would hide Every night between dusk and dawn.

Magnet poetry time!
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#Poetry #MagneticPoetry #FreeVerse #PoetrySky #PoetsOfBlueSky #PoetsSky

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