Anthony Etherin
@anthonyetherin.bsky.social
Poetry and music born from rules and rebellion.
Host of the Fate of the Arts podcast
KNIT INK (AND OTHER POEMS): https://store.deepvellum.org/products/knitink
AnthonyEtherin.com
Host of the Fate of the Arts podcast
KNIT INK (AND OTHER POEMS): https://store.deepvellum.org/products/knitink
AnthonyEtherin.com
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KNIT INK, my exploration of the possibilities and limits of formal poetry and literary constraint, is available now from @deepvellum.bsky.social! Get yours here: store.deepvellum.org/products/kni...
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
DISHARMONY (Lipogram*)
Disharmony
rains hard diamond shards
on a marshy moor.
Disharmony ordains armadas,
arms assassins,
adds disarray.
Disharmony
rooms Roman dramas
in sordid dioramas.
Disharmony
is harmony
in a mirror.
(*only d, i, s, h, a, r, m, o, n, & y)
Disharmony
rains hard diamond shards
on a marshy moor.
Disharmony ordains armadas,
arms assassins,
adds disarray.
Disharmony
rooms Roman dramas
in sordid dioramas.
Disharmony
is harmony
in a mirror.
(*only d, i, s, h, a, r, m, o, n, & y)
February 12, 2026 at 8:41 AM
DISHARMONY (Lipogram*)
Disharmony
rains hard diamond shards
on a marshy moor.
Disharmony ordains armadas,
arms assassins,
adds disarray.
Disharmony
rooms Roman dramas
in sordid dioramas.
Disharmony
is harmony
in a mirror.
(*only d, i, s, h, a, r, m, o, n, & y)
Disharmony
rains hard diamond shards
on a marshy moor.
Disharmony ordains armadas,
arms assassins,
adds disarray.
Disharmony
rooms Roman dramas
in sordid dioramas.
Disharmony
is harmony
in a mirror.
(*only d, i, s, h, a, r, m, o, n, & y)
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM (Anagrammed Lines)
Mythic Athenian makers
match a marine sky in the
Antikythera Mechanism.
In the sea, I mark my chant.
I chart the main sky; name
a heart’s kinematic hymn.
Antikythera Mechanism:
Animate, rhythmic snake.
Stray ankh. Time machine.
Mythic Athenian makers
match a marine sky in the
Antikythera Mechanism.
In the sea, I mark my chant.
I chart the main sky; name
a heart’s kinematic hymn.
Antikythera Mechanism:
Animate, rhythmic snake.
Stray ankh. Time machine.
February 12, 2026 at 8:56 AM
ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM (Anagrammed Lines)
Mythic Athenian makers
match a marine sky in the
Antikythera Mechanism.
In the sea, I mark my chant.
I chart the main sky; name
a heart’s kinematic hymn.
Antikythera Mechanism:
Animate, rhythmic snake.
Stray ankh. Time machine.
Mythic Athenian makers
match a marine sky in the
Antikythera Mechanism.
In the sea, I mark my chant.
I chart the main sky; name
a heart’s kinematic hymn.
Antikythera Mechanism:
Animate, rhythmic snake.
Stray ankh. Time machine.
February 12, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
WORD FACT
Just as the generic term “moon” ultimately comes from the name of our Moon, the word “galaxy” comes from the ancient name for our galaxy: Greek “galaxias kyklos”, literally “milky circle”.
[1/2]
Just as the generic term “moon” ultimately comes from the name of our Moon, the word “galaxy” comes from the ancient name for our galaxy: Greek “galaxias kyklos”, literally “milky circle”.
[1/2]
February 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM
WORD FACT
Just as the generic term “moon” ultimately comes from the name of our Moon, the word “galaxy” comes from the ancient name for our galaxy: Greek “galaxias kyklos”, literally “milky circle”.
[1/2]
Just as the generic term “moon” ultimately comes from the name of our Moon, the word “galaxy” comes from the ancient name for our galaxy: Greek “galaxias kyklos”, literally “milky circle”.
[1/2]
WORD FACT
Just as the generic term “moon” ultimately comes from the name of our Moon, the word “galaxy” comes from the ancient name for our galaxy: Greek “galaxias kyklos”, literally “milky circle”.
[1/2]
Just as the generic term “moon” ultimately comes from the name of our Moon, the word “galaxy” comes from the ancient name for our galaxy: Greek “galaxias kyklos”, literally “milky circle”.
[1/2]
February 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM
WORD FACT
Just as the generic term “moon” ultimately comes from the name of our Moon, the word “galaxy” comes from the ancient name for our galaxy: Greek “galaxias kyklos”, literally “milky circle”.
[1/2]
Just as the generic term “moon” ultimately comes from the name of our Moon, the word “galaxy” comes from the ancient name for our galaxy: Greek “galaxias kyklos”, literally “milky circle”.
[1/2]
ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM (Anagrammed Lines)
Mythic Athenian makers
match a marine sky in the
Antikythera Mechanism.
In the sea, I mark my chant.
I chart the main sky; name
a heart’s kinematic hymn.
Antikythera Mechanism:
Animate, rhythmic snake.
Stray ankh. Time machine.
Mythic Athenian makers
match a marine sky in the
Antikythera Mechanism.
In the sea, I mark my chant.
I chart the main sky; name
a heart’s kinematic hymn.
Antikythera Mechanism:
Animate, rhythmic snake.
Stray ankh. Time machine.
February 12, 2026 at 8:56 AM
ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM (Anagrammed Lines)
Mythic Athenian makers
match a marine sky in the
Antikythera Mechanism.
In the sea, I mark my chant.
I chart the main sky; name
a heart’s kinematic hymn.
Antikythera Mechanism:
Animate, rhythmic snake.
Stray ankh. Time machine.
Mythic Athenian makers
match a marine sky in the
Antikythera Mechanism.
In the sea, I mark my chant.
I chart the main sky; name
a heart’s kinematic hymn.
Antikythera Mechanism:
Animate, rhythmic snake.
Stray ankh. Time machine.
DISHARMONY (Lipogram*)
Disharmony
rains hard diamond shards
on a marshy moor.
Disharmony ordains armadas,
arms assassins,
adds disarray.
Disharmony
rooms Roman dramas
in sordid dioramas.
Disharmony
is harmony
in a mirror.
(*only d, i, s, h, a, r, m, o, n, & y)
Disharmony
rains hard diamond shards
on a marshy moor.
Disharmony ordains armadas,
arms assassins,
adds disarray.
Disharmony
rooms Roman dramas
in sordid dioramas.
Disharmony
is harmony
in a mirror.
(*only d, i, s, h, a, r, m, o, n, & y)
February 12, 2026 at 8:41 AM
DISHARMONY (Lipogram*)
Disharmony
rains hard diamond shards
on a marshy moor.
Disharmony ordains armadas,
arms assassins,
adds disarray.
Disharmony
rooms Roman dramas
in sordid dioramas.
Disharmony
is harmony
in a mirror.
(*only d, i, s, h, a, r, m, o, n, & y)
Disharmony
rains hard diamond shards
on a marshy moor.
Disharmony ordains armadas,
arms assassins,
adds disarray.
Disharmony
rooms Roman dramas
in sordid dioramas.
Disharmony
is harmony
in a mirror.
(*only d, i, s, h, a, r, m, o, n, & y)
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
February 11, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
A palindrome walks into a bar and orders:
Murk.
Cans.
A regal ale.
Enigma.
Ham.
Gin.
Eel.
A lager.
A snack.
Rum.
#palindrome
Murk.
Cans.
A regal ale.
Enigma.
Ham.
Gin.
Eel.
A lager.
A snack.
Rum.
#palindrome
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 AM
A palindrome walks into a bar and orders:
Murk.
Cans.
A regal ale.
Enigma.
Ham.
Gin.
Eel.
A lager.
A snack.
Rum.
#palindrome
Murk.
Cans.
A regal ale.
Enigma.
Ham.
Gin.
Eel.
A lager.
A snack.
Rum.
#palindrome
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
WORD FACT
Proto-Indo-European *skei-, meaning to cut or split, is a root of many modern English words.
It underlies “schism” (a separation within a group), “science” (from the idea of distinguishing or separating knowledge), and “shed” (to separate part from the whole).
[1/2]
Proto-Indo-European *skei-, meaning to cut or split, is a root of many modern English words.
It underlies “schism” (a separation within a group), “science” (from the idea of distinguishing or separating knowledge), and “shed” (to separate part from the whole).
[1/2]
February 11, 2026 at 9:31 AM
WORD FACT
Proto-Indo-European *skei-, meaning to cut or split, is a root of many modern English words.
It underlies “schism” (a separation within a group), “science” (from the idea of distinguishing or separating knowledge), and “shed” (to separate part from the whole).
[1/2]
Proto-Indo-European *skei-, meaning to cut or split, is a root of many modern English words.
It underlies “schism” (a separation within a group), “science” (from the idea of distinguishing or separating knowledge), and “shed” (to separate part from the whole).
[1/2]
WORD FACT
Proto-Indo-European *skei-, meaning to cut or split, is a root of many modern English words.
It underlies “schism” (a separation within a group), “science” (from the idea of distinguishing or separating knowledge), and “shed” (to separate part from the whole).
[1/2]
Proto-Indo-European *skei-, meaning to cut or split, is a root of many modern English words.
It underlies “schism” (a separation within a group), “science” (from the idea of distinguishing or separating knowledge), and “shed” (to separate part from the whole).
[1/2]
February 11, 2026 at 9:31 AM
WORD FACT
Proto-Indo-European *skei-, meaning to cut or split, is a root of many modern English words.
It underlies “schism” (a separation within a group), “science” (from the idea of distinguishing or separating knowledge), and “shed” (to separate part from the whole).
[1/2]
Proto-Indo-European *skei-, meaning to cut or split, is a root of many modern English words.
It underlies “schism” (a separation within a group), “science” (from the idea of distinguishing or separating knowledge), and “shed” (to separate part from the whole).
[1/2]
February 11, 2026 at 6:58 AM
A palindrome walks into a bar and orders:
Murk.
Cans.
A regal ale.
Enigma.
Ham.
Gin.
Eel.
A lager.
A snack.
Rum.
#palindrome
Murk.
Cans.
A regal ale.
Enigma.
Ham.
Gin.
Eel.
A lager.
A snack.
Rum.
#palindrome
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 AM
A palindrome walks into a bar and orders:
Murk.
Cans.
A regal ale.
Enigma.
Ham.
Gin.
Eel.
A lager.
A snack.
Rum.
#palindrome
Murk.
Cans.
A regal ale.
Enigma.
Ham.
Gin.
Eel.
A lager.
A snack.
Rum.
#palindrome
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
TRANSMOGRIFICATION (Anagrammed Lines)
Transmogrification!
Instigator for manic
magic — for transition.
Strict origin of a man
arising into cat form.
Transmogrification!
Instigator for manic
magic — for transition.
Strict origin of a man
arising into cat form.
February 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
TRANSMOGRIFICATION (Anagrammed Lines)
Transmogrification!
Instigator for manic
magic — for transition.
Strict origin of a man
arising into cat form.
Transmogrification!
Instigator for manic
magic — for transition.
Strict origin of a man
arising into cat form.
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
February 10, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
WORD FACT
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
February 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
WORD FACT
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
WORD FACT
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
February 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
WORD FACT
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
The SARCs in sarcophagus and sarcasm are the same. They come from the Greek root “sarx-“, meaning “flesh”.
“Sarcophagus” literally means flesh-eater.
“Sarcasm” effectively means flesh-tearer — because the right sarcastic comment cuts deep.
February 10, 2026 at 8:55 AM
TRANSMOGRIFICATION (Anagrammed Lines)
Transmogrification!
Instigator for manic
magic — for transition.
Strict origin of a man
arising into cat form.
Transmogrification!
Instigator for manic
magic — for transition.
Strict origin of a man
arising into cat form.
February 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
TRANSMOGRIFICATION (Anagrammed Lines)
Transmogrification!
Instigator for manic
magic — for transition.
Strict origin of a man
arising into cat form.
Transmogrification!
Instigator for manic
magic — for transition.
Strict origin of a man
arising into cat form.
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
FAMINE MOON (Palindrome)
No omen, I’m a foetal stone.
I die, null, at a fate lit far —
die raw, one loss, Selene resewn
on woe. We lord a memo, star
afar, at some mad role we own.
On, we, serene, less sole now are.
I draft. I let a fatal lune.
I die, not slate. O, famine moon!
No omen, I’m a foetal stone.
I die, null, at a fate lit far —
die raw, one loss, Selene resewn
on woe. We lord a memo, star
afar, at some mad role we own.
On, we, serene, less sole now are.
I draft. I let a fatal lune.
I die, not slate. O, famine moon!
February 9, 2026 at 9:37 AM
FAMINE MOON (Palindrome)
No omen, I’m a foetal stone.
I die, null, at a fate lit far —
die raw, one loss, Selene resewn
on woe. We lord a memo, star
afar, at some mad role we own.
On, we, serene, less sole now are.
I draft. I let a fatal lune.
I die, not slate. O, famine moon!
No omen, I’m a foetal stone.
I die, null, at a fate lit far —
die raw, one loss, Selene resewn
on woe. We lord a memo, star
afar, at some mad role we own.
On, we, serene, less sole now are.
I draft. I let a fatal lune.
I die, not slate. O, famine moon!
Reposted by Anthony Etherin
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February 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Purchase my omnibus poetry collection KNIT INK (and Other Poems) from my wonderful publisher @deepvellum.bsky.social:
Paperback: store.deepvellum.org/products/kni...
Audiobook: libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
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Reposted by Anthony Etherin
WORD FACT
“Petrichor” — which describes the scent released from the earth after the first rain following a dry spell — was coined in 1964 by Australian scientists Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Grenfell Thomas.
[1/2]
“Petrichor” — which describes the scent released from the earth after the first rain following a dry spell — was coined in 1964 by Australian scientists Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Grenfell Thomas.
[1/2]
February 9, 2026 at 10:11 AM
WORD FACT
“Petrichor” — which describes the scent released from the earth after the first rain following a dry spell — was coined in 1964 by Australian scientists Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Grenfell Thomas.
[1/2]
“Petrichor” — which describes the scent released from the earth after the first rain following a dry spell — was coined in 1964 by Australian scientists Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Grenfell Thomas.
[1/2]
Purchase my omnibus poetry collection KNIT INK (and Other Poems) from my wonderful publisher @deepvellum.bsky.social:
Paperback: store.deepvellum.org/products/kni...
Audiobook: libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
Paperback: store.deepvellum.org/products/kni...
Audiobook: libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
February 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Purchase my omnibus poetry collection KNIT INK (and Other Poems) from my wonderful publisher @deepvellum.bsky.social:
Paperback: store.deepvellum.org/products/kni...
Audiobook: libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
Paperback: store.deepvellum.org/products/kni...
Audiobook: libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
WORD FACT
“Petrichor” — which describes the scent released from the earth after the first rain following a dry spell — was coined in 1964 by Australian scientists Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Grenfell Thomas.
[1/2]
“Petrichor” — which describes the scent released from the earth after the first rain following a dry spell — was coined in 1964 by Australian scientists Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Grenfell Thomas.
[1/2]
February 9, 2026 at 10:11 AM
WORD FACT
“Petrichor” — which describes the scent released from the earth after the first rain following a dry spell — was coined in 1964 by Australian scientists Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Grenfell Thomas.
[1/2]
“Petrichor” — which describes the scent released from the earth after the first rain following a dry spell — was coined in 1964 by Australian scientists Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Grenfell Thomas.
[1/2]