Catherine Baker
@catbake.bsky.social
Writer and editor in educational publishing.
the shape of a cloud
the holy spirit passing
through white birch branches
the holy spirit passing
through white birch branches
February 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
the shape of a cloud
the holy spirit passing
through white birch branches
the holy spirit passing
through white birch branches
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February 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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February 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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cranking the rusty
pump handle;
the cold deep well-water
bursting at once with force
into your open hands
pump handle;
the cold deep well-water
bursting at once with force
into your open hands
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
cranking the rusty
pump handle;
the cold deep well-water
bursting at once with force
into your open hands
pump handle;
the cold deep well-water
bursting at once with force
into your open hands
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February 8, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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February 11, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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February 11, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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This week it’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Keep an eye out for poets posting poems teachers can use to open discussions. Here are 3 of mine that might be useful to you, if you teach late KS2 or early KS3. They all provoke conversations that, otherwise, might not be had.
February 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
This week it’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Keep an eye out for poets posting poems teachers can use to open discussions. Here are 3 of mine that might be useful to you, if you teach late KS2 or early KS3. They all provoke conversations that, otherwise, might not be had.
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COVER REVEAL DAY! It’s that day when authors believe their story will become a physical thing readers can hold, rather than just inhabiting their imagination. 😆
Can’t wait to take you to Cornwall very soon! @troikabooks.bsky.social #CoverReveal
Can’t wait to take you to Cornwall very soon! @troikabooks.bsky.social #CoverReveal
February 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM
COVER REVEAL DAY! It’s that day when authors believe their story will become a physical thing readers can hold, rather than just inhabiting their imagination. 😆
Can’t wait to take you to Cornwall very soon! @troikabooks.bsky.social #CoverReveal
Can’t wait to take you to Cornwall very soon! @troikabooks.bsky.social #CoverReveal
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Delighted to have a poem in this project. Many thanks for inviting me. Such a great collection of time poems.
We are thrilled to publish our inaugural project TIME AS FALLING ATOMS. Thank you so much to all the wonderful writers and artists for being part of this!
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Trailer:
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acropolisjournaluk.wixsite.com/projects/pro...
Trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6umo...
February 11, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Delighted to have a poem in this project. Many thanks for inviting me. Such a great collection of time poems.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Photopoem shared 12th February 2026
February 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Photopoem shared 12th February 2026
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February 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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I'm happy to have a poem in the latest edition Season 3 Vol 1 of the wonderful Mugwort Magazine. Mine's called The Hare's Tale 🐇❄️💙
mugwortmag.wordpress.com
mugwortmag.wordpress.com
We're a little later than planned, but Season 3: Volume 1 is out now. 💚
Thank you for your patience, happy February, and happy reading! mugwortmag.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/s...
Thank you for your patience, happy February, and happy reading! mugwortmag.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/s...
February 11, 2026 at 12:32 PM
I'm happy to have a poem in the latest edition Season 3 Vol 1 of the wonderful Mugwort Magazine. Mine's called The Hare's Tale 🐇❄️💙
mugwortmag.wordpress.com
mugwortmag.wordpress.com
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below the snow
salamanders
dream of summer
salamanders
dream of summer
February 11, 2026 at 1:40 PM
below the snow
salamanders
dream of summer
salamanders
dream of summer
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snow
reflecting moonlight
long shadows
reflecting moonlight
long shadows
February 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
snow
reflecting moonlight
long shadows
reflecting moonlight
long shadows
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her lion mother
taught her at last to see
the dark
#UnknownFairyTales #haiku
Inspired by this book (only $4.99!) which has a number of Dinka tales in which lions help fleeing children or mothers become lions. bookshop.org/p/books/ange...
taught her at last to see
the dark
#UnknownFairyTales #haiku
Inspired by this book (only $4.99!) which has a number of Dinka tales in which lions help fleeing children or mothers become lions. bookshop.org/p/books/ange...
Angela Carter's Book Of Fairy Tales
Check out Angela Carter's Book Of Fairy Tales - <p>Once upon a time fairy tales weren't meant just for children, and neither is Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales. This stunning collection contains ...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:14 PM
her lion mother
taught her at last to see
the dark
#UnknownFairyTales #haiku
Inspired by this book (only $4.99!) which has a number of Dinka tales in which lions help fleeing children or mothers become lions. bookshop.org/p/books/ange...
taught her at last to see
the dark
#UnknownFairyTales #haiku
Inspired by this book (only $4.99!) which has a number of Dinka tales in which lions help fleeing children or mothers become lions. bookshop.org/p/books/ange...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Cascading branches,
smooth to the stroke of my hand,
an invitation
#HaikuSaturday #PictureHaiku
haiku & photo by @lindajeantm.bsky.social
smooth to the stroke of my hand,
an invitation
#HaikuSaturday #PictureHaiku
haiku & photo by @lindajeantm.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Cascading branches,
smooth to the stroke of my hand,
an invitation
#HaikuSaturday #PictureHaiku
haiku & photo by @lindajeantm.bsky.social
smooth to the stroke of my hand,
an invitation
#HaikuSaturday #PictureHaiku
haiku & photo by @lindajeantm.bsky.social