James N McManus
@jnmcmanus.bsky.social
📖 Native American - Irish Author, Poet & Publishing Strategist
"Poet of the soul’s quiet moments. Exploring truth, love, and identity—one verse at a time."
Visit my Author's Website for Updates at
jamesnmcmanus.com
"Poet of the soul’s quiet moments. Exploring truth, love, and identity—one verse at a time."
Visit my Author's Website for Updates at
jamesnmcmanus.com
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James N McManus
@jnmcmanus.bsky.social
· Jun 13
Excited to share "A Glimpse of Me – A Book of Poetic Thoughts!" A journey through words, emotions & life’s beauty. I hope it resonates with you. Get a signed copy: jamesnmcmanus.com
#poetry #BookMarketing #BookPromotion #BuyTheBook #MustRead #BookLaunch #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity
#poetry #BookMarketing #BookPromotion #BuyTheBook #MustRead #BookLaunch #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity
A SUNDAY HAIKU
` truth `
fractured symmetry —
architecture of a soul
A portrait whispers
— J M M
13 Feb 26
“Wholeness was never the prize, only the courage to live inside my own fractures, letting every broken piece speak its truth.”
— James N McManus
#art #Bluesky
#visualpoetry
` truth `
fractured symmetry —
architecture of a soul
A portrait whispers
— J M M
13 Feb 26
“Wholeness was never the prize, only the courage to live inside my own fractures, letting every broken piece speak its truth.”
— James N McManus
#art #Bluesky
#visualpoetry
February 15, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A SUNDAY HAIKU
` truth `
fractured symmetry —
architecture of a soul
A portrait whispers
— J M M
13 Feb 26
“Wholeness was never the prize, only the courage to live inside my own fractures, letting every broken piece speak its truth.”
— James N McManus
#art #Bluesky
#visualpoetry
` truth `
fractured symmetry —
architecture of a soul
A portrait whispers
— J M M
13 Feb 26
“Wholeness was never the prize, only the courage to live inside my own fractures, letting every broken piece speak its truth.”
— James N McManus
#art #Bluesky
#visualpoetry
A SUNDAY HAIKU
`First Snow`
Lost in ecstasy —
blustering of winter winds
first feast of white skelf
— J N M
27 January 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`first snow`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#art #haiku
#JamesNMcManus
#visualpoetry #bluesky
`First Snow`
Lost in ecstasy —
blustering of winter winds
first feast of white skelf
— J N M
27 January 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`first snow`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#art #haiku
#JamesNMcManus
#visualpoetry #bluesky
February 1, 2026 at 12:29 PM
A SUNDAY HAIKU
`First Snow`
Lost in ecstasy —
blustering of winter winds
first feast of white skelf
— J N M
27 January 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`first snow`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#art #haiku
#JamesNMcManus
#visualpoetry #bluesky
`First Snow`
Lost in ecstasy —
blustering of winter winds
first feast of white skelf
— J N M
27 January 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`first snow`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#art #haiku
#JamesNMcManus
#visualpoetry #bluesky
A SUNDAY HAIKU
`tomorrow`
The edges of the mind —
a silent anxiety
exhaustion settles
— J N M
22 January 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`tomorrow`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#Haikusunday #art #haiku #Bluesky
#JamesNMcManus
#visualpoetry
`tomorrow`
The edges of the mind —
a silent anxiety
exhaustion settles
— J N M
22 January 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`tomorrow`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#Haikusunday #art #haiku #Bluesky
#JamesNMcManus
#visualpoetry
January 25, 2026 at 5:35 PM
A SUNDAY HAIKU
`tomorrow`
The edges of the mind —
a silent anxiety
exhaustion settles
— J N M
22 January 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`tomorrow`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#Haikusunday #art #haiku #Bluesky
#JamesNMcManus
#visualpoetry
`tomorrow`
The edges of the mind —
a silent anxiety
exhaustion settles
— J N M
22 January 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`tomorrow`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#Haikusunday #art #haiku #Bluesky
#JamesNMcManus
#visualpoetry
A SUNDAY HAIKU
`Chaos`
Chaos from within —
minds' inward unraveling
quiet betrayal
— J N M
January 18, 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`chaos`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#haiku #art #visualpoetry #Bluesky #jamesnmcmanus
`Chaos`
Chaos from within —
minds' inward unraveling
quiet betrayal
— J N M
January 18, 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`chaos`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#haiku #art #visualpoetry #Bluesky #jamesnmcmanus
January 18, 2026 at 11:27 AM
A SUNDAY HAIKU
`Chaos`
Chaos from within —
minds' inward unraveling
quiet betrayal
— J N M
January 18, 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`chaos`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#haiku #art #visualpoetry #Bluesky #jamesnmcmanus
`Chaos`
Chaos from within —
minds' inward unraveling
quiet betrayal
— J N M
January 18, 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`chaos`
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#haiku #art #visualpoetry #Bluesky #jamesnmcmanus
🎙️New Podcast Drop 🎙️
Now streaming on Spotify: “Chaos” — a raw, resonant reading by Poet James (Jim) McManus.
🎧 Tap the link in Bio or Story to hear the full episode.
open.spotify.com/episode/4nLv...
#JimsPoetryBistro #JamesMcManus #Poetry #ThoughtsofProse #Spotify
Now streaming on Spotify: “Chaos” — a raw, resonant reading by Poet James (Jim) McManus.
🎧 Tap the link in Bio or Story to hear the full episode.
open.spotify.com/episode/4nLv...
#JimsPoetryBistro #JamesMcManus #Poetry #ThoughtsofProse #Spotify
Chaos
open.spotify.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:48 AM
🎙️New Podcast Drop 🎙️
Now streaming on Spotify: “Chaos” — a raw, resonant reading by Poet James (Jim) McManus.
🎧 Tap the link in Bio or Story to hear the full episode.
open.spotify.com/episode/4nLv...
#JimsPoetryBistro #JamesMcManus #Poetry #ThoughtsofProse #Spotify
Now streaming on Spotify: “Chaos” — a raw, resonant reading by Poet James (Jim) McManus.
🎧 Tap the link in Bio or Story to hear the full episode.
open.spotify.com/episode/4nLv...
#JimsPoetryBistro #JamesMcManus #Poetry #ThoughtsofProse #Spotify
The mind speaks first, loud, sharp, certain of storms that never come.
We craft whole destinies out of shadows, bowing to them as truth.
But sometimes it’s only thought.
Not fate.
Not prophecy.
Just life passing through,
etched in truth.
— J N M
8 January 2026
#visualpoetry #bluesky
We craft whole destinies out of shadows, bowing to them as truth.
But sometimes it’s only thought.
Not fate.
Not prophecy.
Just life passing through,
etched in truth.
— J N M
8 January 2026
#visualpoetry #bluesky
January 8, 2026 at 10:43 AM
The mind speaks first, loud, sharp, certain of storms that never come.
We craft whole destinies out of shadows, bowing to them as truth.
But sometimes it’s only thought.
Not fate.
Not prophecy.
Just life passing through,
etched in truth.
— J N M
8 January 2026
#visualpoetry #bluesky
We craft whole destinies out of shadows, bowing to them as truth.
But sometimes it’s only thought.
Not fate.
Not prophecy.
Just life passing through,
etched in truth.
— J N M
8 January 2026
#visualpoetry #bluesky
✨ New Podcast Drop ✨
Now streaming on Spotify: “Of My Own Making” — a raw, resonant reading by Poet James (Jim) McManus.
#spotify #podcast #jamesnmcmanus #jimspoetrybistro #poetry #bluesky
open.spotify.com/episode/5HnR...
Now streaming on Spotify: “Of My Own Making” — a raw, resonant reading by Poet James (Jim) McManus.
#spotify #podcast #jamesnmcmanus #jimspoetrybistro #poetry #bluesky
open.spotify.com/episode/5HnR...
Of My Own Making
open.spotify.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM
✨ New Podcast Drop ✨
Now streaming on Spotify: “Of My Own Making” — a raw, resonant reading by Poet James (Jim) McManus.
#spotify #podcast #jamesnmcmanus #jimspoetrybistro #poetry #bluesky
open.spotify.com/episode/5HnR...
Now streaming on Spotify: “Of My Own Making” — a raw, resonant reading by Poet James (Jim) McManus.
#spotify #podcast #jamesnmcmanus #jimspoetrybistro #poetry #bluesky
open.spotify.com/episode/5HnR...
SUNDAY HAIKU
` Yesteryear `
Yesteryear of words —
poet's voice without a peace
for auld lang syne's sake
— J N M
January 4, 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`Yesteryear `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
Tags:
#Haikusunday #art #haiku
#visualpoetry#Bluesky
` Yesteryear `
Yesteryear of words —
poet's voice without a peace
for auld lang syne's sake
— J N M
January 4, 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`Yesteryear `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
Tags:
#Haikusunday #art #haiku
#visualpoetry#Bluesky
January 4, 2026 at 10:05 AM
SUNDAY HAIKU
` Yesteryear `
Yesteryear of words —
poet's voice without a peace
for auld lang syne's sake
— J N M
January 4, 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`Yesteryear `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
Tags:
#Haikusunday #art #haiku
#visualpoetry#Bluesky
` Yesteryear `
Yesteryear of words —
poet's voice without a peace
for auld lang syne's sake
— J N M
January 4, 2026
Artist Credits © J N M
`Yesteryear `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2026
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
Tags:
#Haikusunday #art #haiku
#visualpoetry#Bluesky
New Episode Drop
Jim's Poetry Bistro
`promise`
“To be seen in ruin and still called worthy, this is the kind of love that promises belief.”
— James N McManus
#Spotify #poetry #bistro #podcast #bluesky
open.spotify.com/episode/3dXa...
Jim's Poetry Bistro
`promise`
“To be seen in ruin and still called worthy, this is the kind of love that promises belief.”
— James N McManus
#Spotify #poetry #bistro #podcast #bluesky
open.spotify.com/episode/3dXa...
Promise
open.spotify.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🎶 Something luminous is on its way 🎶
Song - Spoken: A Journey of Lyrical Contemplation by Author/ Poet Vivian Chopelas.
Stay tuned for launch details.
#booksky
#SongSpoken #VivianChopelas #PoetryAndPhotography #ComingSoon #LyricalJourney #BookLaunch #NewBookAlert #VisualPoetry
Song - Spoken: A Journey of Lyrical Contemplation by Author/ Poet Vivian Chopelas.
Stay tuned for launch details.
#booksky
#SongSpoken #VivianChopelas #PoetryAndPhotography #ComingSoon #LyricalJourney #BookLaunch #NewBookAlert #VisualPoetry
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🎶 Something luminous is on its way 🎶
Song - Spoken: A Journey of Lyrical Contemplation by Author/ Poet Vivian Chopelas.
Stay tuned for launch details.
#booksky
#SongSpoken #VivianChopelas #PoetryAndPhotography #ComingSoon #LyricalJourney #BookLaunch #NewBookAlert #VisualPoetry
Song - Spoken: A Journey of Lyrical Contemplation by Author/ Poet Vivian Chopelas.
Stay tuned for launch details.
#booksky
#SongSpoken #VivianChopelas #PoetryAndPhotography #ComingSoon #LyricalJourney #BookLaunch #NewBookAlert #VisualPoetry
A SUNDAY HAIKU
` Joy `
Eyes hold pain and joy —
if tears fall, let me catch them
as if they were mine
— J N M
15 October 2025
Artist Credits © J N M
`Joy `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2025
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#haikusunday #Poetry #Art #blusky
` Joy `
Eyes hold pain and joy —
if tears fall, let me catch them
as if they were mine
— J N M
15 October 2025
Artist Credits © J N M
`Joy `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2025
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#haikusunday #Poetry #Art #blusky
October 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A SUNDAY HAIKU
` Joy `
Eyes hold pain and joy —
if tears fall, let me catch them
as if they were mine
— J N M
15 October 2025
Artist Credits © J N M
`Joy `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2025
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#haikusunday #Poetry #Art #blusky
` Joy `
Eyes hold pain and joy —
if tears fall, let me catch them
as if they were mine
— J N M
15 October 2025
Artist Credits © J N M
`Joy `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2025
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#haikusunday #Poetry #Art #blusky
🎙 New Podcast Drop 🎙
“A Quiet Erosion” a quiet elegy for the ache of false endings, this poem traces the emotional terrain of memory, longing, and the silent erosion of hope.
🎧 Tap to listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5THv...
#Spotify #JimsPoetryBistro #SpotifyPoetry #Bluesky
“A Quiet Erosion” a quiet elegy for the ache of false endings, this poem traces the emotional terrain of memory, longing, and the silent erosion of hope.
🎧 Tap to listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5THv...
#Spotify #JimsPoetryBistro #SpotifyPoetry #Bluesky
A Quiet Erosion
open.spotify.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🎙 New Podcast Drop 🎙
“A Quiet Erosion” a quiet elegy for the ache of false endings, this poem traces the emotional terrain of memory, longing, and the silent erosion of hope.
🎧 Tap to listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5THv...
#Spotify #JimsPoetryBistro #SpotifyPoetry #Bluesky
“A Quiet Erosion” a quiet elegy for the ache of false endings, this poem traces the emotional terrain of memory, longing, and the silent erosion of hope.
🎧 Tap to listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5THv...
#Spotify #JimsPoetryBistro #SpotifyPoetry #Bluesky
A SUNDAY HAIKU
`Autumn `
Hush of October —
while the forest floor whispers
in quiet descent
— J N M
1 October 2025
Artist Credits © J N M
`Autumn `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2025
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#Haikusunday #art #haiku
`Autumn `
Hush of October —
while the forest floor whispers
in quiet descent
— J N M
1 October 2025
Artist Credits © J N M
`Autumn `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2025
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#Haikusunday #art #haiku
October 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
A SUNDAY HAIKU
`Autumn `
Hush of October —
while the forest floor whispers
in quiet descent
— J N M
1 October 2025
Artist Credits © J N M
`Autumn `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2025
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#Haikusunday #art #haiku
`Autumn `
Hush of October —
while the forest floor whispers
in quiet descent
— J N M
1 October 2025
Artist Credits © J N M
`Autumn `
Digital Art W/ Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2025
Source : ™a Mind's Eye
#Haikusunday #art #haiku
🍁 New drop from Jim’s Poetry Bistro 🍁
“Autumn” is live: mist, memory, and verse in one quiet breath.
🎧 Tap to listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6XaG...
#Spotify #Podcast #JimsPoetryBistro #JNM #SpotifyPoetry #Bluesky
“Autumn” is live: mist, memory, and verse in one quiet breath.
🎧 Tap to listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6XaG...
#Spotify #Podcast #JimsPoetryBistro #JNM #SpotifyPoetry #Bluesky
Autumn
open.spotify.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
🍁 New drop from Jim’s Poetry Bistro 🍁
“Autumn” is live: mist, memory, and verse in one quiet breath.
🎧 Tap to listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6XaG...
#Spotify #Podcast #JimsPoetryBistro #JNM #SpotifyPoetry #Bluesky
“Autumn” is live: mist, memory, and verse in one quiet breath.
🎧 Tap to listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6XaG...
#Spotify #Podcast #JimsPoetryBistro #JNM #SpotifyPoetry #Bluesky
A SUNDAY HAIKU
` a quiet legacy `
Ode to man's best friend —
a whiskered sentinel sketched
quiet legacy
“I never chose a dog to impress, only to remember. The kind of loyalty that waits without asking, loves without proof, and forgives without ceremony.”
— J N M
#Haiku #art #poetry
` a quiet legacy `
Ode to man's best friend —
a whiskered sentinel sketched
quiet legacy
“I never chose a dog to impress, only to remember. The kind of loyalty that waits without asking, loves without proof, and forgives without ceremony.”
— J N M
#Haiku #art #poetry
September 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🎙 New Episode Alert on Spotify!
A tender tribute to loyalty, memory, and the quiet devotion of man’s best friend.
🎧 Listen now:
open.spotify.com/episode/1cOA...
#Spotify #SpotifyPodcast #Bluesky #MansBestFriend #QuietLegacy #JamesMcManusPoetry
A tender tribute to loyalty, memory, and the quiet devotion of man’s best friend.
🎧 Listen now:
open.spotify.com/episode/1cOA...
#Spotify #SpotifyPodcast #Bluesky #MansBestFriend #QuietLegacy #JamesMcManusPoetry
a quiet legacy
open.spotify.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🎙 New Episode Alert on Spotify!
A tender tribute to loyalty, memory, and the quiet devotion of man’s best friend.
🎧 Listen now:
open.spotify.com/episode/1cOA...
#Spotify #SpotifyPodcast #Bluesky #MansBestFriend #QuietLegacy #JamesMcManusPoetry
A tender tribute to loyalty, memory, and the quiet devotion of man’s best friend.
🎧 Listen now:
open.spotify.com/episode/1cOA...
#Spotify #SpotifyPodcast #Bluesky #MansBestFriend #QuietLegacy #JamesMcManusPoetry