Eric Montgomery
@madp03t.bsky.social
i write poetry & short stories.
creator of #AmpersandAfterDark.
no religious or political anythings.
all photography mine unless otherwise credited.
author site: https://madp03t.org
creator of #AmpersandAfterDark.
no religious or political anythings.
all photography mine unless otherwise credited.
author site: https://madp03t.org
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#AmpersandAfterDark /:\ Challenge 002 for Feb 18, 2026
Your piece must revolve around something missing.
But you cannot name what is missing.
#prompt #writing #poetry #writingprompt #poetryprompt #creativewriting #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #poets
Your piece must revolve around something missing.
But you cannot name what is missing.
#prompt #writing #poetry #writingprompt #poetryprompt #creativewriting #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #poets
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
February 18, 2026 at 10:46 PM
#AmpersandAfterDark Challenge 002
Your piece must revolve around something missing. But you cannot name what is missing.
In this case, what’s absent isn’t the thing in the room. It’s the word for it. #Excerpt from my forthcoming limited edition illustrated short story, The Last Smuggle.
#writing
Your piece must revolve around something missing. But you cannot name what is missing.
In this case, what’s absent isn’t the thing in the room. It’s the word for it. #Excerpt from my forthcoming limited edition illustrated short story, The Last Smuggle.
#writing
February 18, 2026 at 10:02 PM
#AmpersandAfterDark Challenge 002
Your piece must revolve around something missing. But you cannot name what is missing.
In this case, what’s absent isn’t the thing in the room. It’s the word for it. #Excerpt from my forthcoming limited edition illustrated short story, The Last Smuggle.
#writing
Your piece must revolve around something missing. But you cannot name what is missing.
In this case, what’s absent isn’t the thing in the room. It’s the word for it. #Excerpt from my forthcoming limited edition illustrated short story, The Last Smuggle.
#writing
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
One pillow stays cool and smooth,
the other creased, heat-dented,
wrinkled with grey-blue discontent.
Morning light hesitates at the seam.
Sheets keep a faint salt-warmth,
a ghost of breath.
The empty side a shoreline at low tide,
everything pulled back,
nothing returning.
#AmpersandAfterDark
the other creased, heat-dented,
wrinkled with grey-blue discontent.
Morning light hesitates at the seam.
Sheets keep a faint salt-warmth,
a ghost of breath.
The empty side a shoreline at low tide,
everything pulled back,
nothing returning.
#AmpersandAfterDark
February 18, 2026 at 9:39 PM
One pillow stays cool and smooth,
the other creased, heat-dented,
wrinkled with grey-blue discontent.
Morning light hesitates at the seam.
Sheets keep a faint salt-warmth,
a ghost of breath.
The empty side a shoreline at low tide,
everything pulled back,
nothing returning.
#AmpersandAfterDark
the other creased, heat-dented,
wrinkled with grey-blue discontent.
Morning light hesitates at the seam.
Sheets keep a faint salt-warmth,
a ghost of breath.
The empty side a shoreline at low tide,
everything pulled back,
nothing returning.
#AmpersandAfterDark
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#AmpersandAfterDark
I can't name him but his essence is all over my memories for over two years...
The man who failed me, the man who replaced me over and over again...
#BlueSkyPoetry #flux #BSPP50 #February #poetry #poetryCommunity
I can't name him but his essence is all over my memories for over two years...
The man who failed me, the man who replaced me over and over again...
#BlueSkyPoetry #flux #BSPP50 #February #poetry #poetryCommunity
February 18, 2026 at 6:32 PM
#AmpersandAfterDark
I can't name him but his essence is all over my memories for over two years...
The man who failed me, the man who replaced me over and over again...
#BlueSkyPoetry #flux #BSPP50 #February #poetry #poetryCommunity
I can't name him but his essence is all over my memories for over two years...
The man who failed me, the man who replaced me over and over again...
#BlueSkyPoetry #flux #BSPP50 #February #poetry #poetryCommunity
#AmpersandAfterDark /:\ Challenge 002 for Feb 18, 2026
Your piece must revolve around something missing.
But you cannot name what is missing.
#prompt #writing #poetry #writingprompt #poetryprompt #creativewriting #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #poets
Your piece must revolve around something missing.
But you cannot name what is missing.
#prompt #writing #poetry #writingprompt #poetryprompt #creativewriting #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #poets
February 18, 2026 at 2:11 PM
#AmpersandAfterDark /:\ Challenge 002 for Feb 18, 2026
Your piece must revolve around something missing.
But you cannot name what is missing.
#prompt #writing #poetry #writingprompt #poetryprompt #creativewriting #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #poets
Your piece must revolve around something missing.
But you cannot name what is missing.
#prompt #writing #poetry #writingprompt #poetryprompt #creativewriting #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #poets
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
The author, the first page, the cover.
February 18, 2026 at 3:08 AM
The author, the first page, the cover.
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
This one is inspired by the song Garnet ~To The Forbidden Garden~ (Garnet～禁断の園へ) by Malice Mizer.
youtu.be/QTCQMt3YBlk?...
#Sensewrds 186 #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poetry #writing #poem #prompt
youtu.be/QTCQMt3YBlk?...
#Sensewrds 186 #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poetry #writing #poem #prompt
February 18, 2026 at 3:31 AM
This one is inspired by the song Garnet ~To The Forbidden Garden~ (Garnet～禁断の園へ) by Malice Mizer.
youtu.be/QTCQMt3YBlk?...
#Sensewrds 186 #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poetry #writing #poem #prompt
youtu.be/QTCQMt3YBlk?...
#Sensewrds 186 #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #poetry #writing #poem #prompt
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Of all the poetry I have ever posted here, this is probably the one I am most terrified for people to see...
But I wrote it for the #BastardPoetsOfDoom crew
@jenthorne.bsky.social
@daveashleypoet.bsky.social
@phylogeneticsteve.bsky.social
A sequel to the Jaberwockky
I hope I'm not too unworthy.
But I wrote it for the #BastardPoetsOfDoom crew
@jenthorne.bsky.social
@daveashleypoet.bsky.social
@phylogeneticsteve.bsky.social
A sequel to the Jaberwockky
I hope I'm not too unworthy.
February 17, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Of all the poetry I have ever posted here, this is probably the one I am most terrified for people to see...
But I wrote it for the #BastardPoetsOfDoom crew
@jenthorne.bsky.social
@daveashleypoet.bsky.social
@phylogeneticsteve.bsky.social
A sequel to the Jaberwockky
I hope I'm not too unworthy.
But I wrote it for the #BastardPoetsOfDoom crew
@jenthorne.bsky.social
@daveashleypoet.bsky.social
@phylogeneticsteve.bsky.social
A sequel to the Jaberwockky
I hope I'm not too unworthy.
Walls rise slowly, brick by brick.
All strangers marked as danger, labeled threat.
Reason turns rigid, the rules set thick.
Neighbors nod along, no questions met.
Invitations fade; dissent called attack.
No one admits the air feels thin.
Gates bolt tight, no turning back.
#MPprompt #poetry #poem
All strangers marked as danger, labeled threat.
Reason turns rigid, the rules set thick.
Neighbors nod along, no questions met.
Invitations fade; dissent called attack.
No one admits the air feels thin.
Gates bolt tight, no turning back.
#MPprompt #poetry #poem
Today's #poetryprompt:
Write me a poem that is also a warning!
#MPPrompt
I repost replies
Follow for daily prompts
Write me a poem that is also a warning!
#MPPrompt
I repost replies
Follow for daily prompts
February 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
February 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Cape caught in the revolving door.
Utility belt beeps at security.
Rehearsing #heroes pose
rooftop, three pigeons,
cracked satellite dish.
Laser vision fogs lenses.
Contacts melt.
Sidekick updates the group chat.
Arch-nemesis moves fight to Thursday.
#FreeVerseFebruary #prompt #poetry #writing
Utility belt beeps at security.
Rehearsing #heroes pose
rooftop, three pigeons,
cracked satellite dish.
Laser vision fogs lenses.
Contacts melt.
Sidekick updates the group chat.
Arch-nemesis moves fight to Thursday.
#FreeVerseFebruary #prompt #poetry #writing
February 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Cape caught in the revolving door.
Utility belt beeps at security.
Rehearsing #heroes pose
rooftop, three pigeons,
cracked satellite dish.
Laser vision fogs lenses.
Contacts melt.
Sidekick updates the group chat.
Arch-nemesis moves fight to Thursday.
#FreeVerseFebruary #prompt #poetry #writing
Utility belt beeps at security.
Rehearsing #heroes pose
rooftop, three pigeons,
cracked satellite dish.
Laser vision fogs lenses.
Contacts melt.
Sidekick updates the group chat.
Arch-nemesis moves fight to Thursday.
#FreeVerseFebruary #prompt #poetry #writing
pond sealed in hard ice
a crack widens like a #smile
crows cross the pale sky
#thingstowriteabout #haiku #poetry #writing #5amwritersclub
a crack widens like a #smile
crows cross the pale sky
#thingstowriteabout #haiku #poetry #writing #5amwritersclub
February 17, 2026 at 1:08 PM
pond sealed in hard ice
a crack widens like a #smile
crows cross the pale sky
#thingstowriteabout #haiku #poetry #writing #5amwritersclub
a crack widens like a #smile
crows cross the pale sky
#thingstowriteabout #haiku #poetry #writing #5amwritersclub
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Tuesday February 17th prompt is #smile #thingstowriteabout
February 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Tuesday February 17th prompt is #smile #thingstowriteabout
Went to a supposed run/walk group tonight. Nice people, up until they ran away.
So there I was, walking alone as usual. I'm not sure why I try.
So there I was, walking alone as usual. I'm not sure why I try.
February 17, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Went to a supposed run/walk group tonight. Nice people, up until they ran away.
So there I was, walking alone as usual. I'm not sure why I try.
So there I was, walking alone as usual. I'm not sure why I try.
I was just brainstorming a few elements for some writing ideas, using an AI bot (I don't use it to write, just "does this work" kind of stuff).
I typed in my query and its first response was:
"Oh this is deeply stupid in the best possible way." 🫠😂
I typed in my query and its first response was:
"Oh this is deeply stupid in the best possible way." 🫠😂
February 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
I was just brainstorming a few elements for some writing ideas, using an AI bot (I don't use it to write, just "does this work" kind of stuff).
I typed in my query and its first response was:
"Oh this is deeply stupid in the best possible way." 🫠😂
I typed in my query and its first response was:
"Oh this is deeply stupid in the best possible way." 🫠😂
Ramones self-titled debut in '76. I had every song memorized within a few hours of playing. My parents were so mad. :)
February 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Ramones self-titled debut in '76. I had every song memorized within a few hours of playing. My parents were so mad. :)
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Summers breeze
And Winters chill
Both wear the #enchanted
On their sleeves
Bare limbs of trees
Snug in snowy blankets
And carefree blossoms
Swaying their perfume
In the air
Intoxicating us with their charm
We become magical
Stories in the making
#vss365 #poetry
And Winters chill
Both wear the #enchanted
On their sleeves
Bare limbs of trees
Snug in snowy blankets
And carefree blossoms
Swaying their perfume
In the air
Intoxicating us with their charm
We become magical
Stories in the making
#vss365 #poetry
February 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Summers breeze
And Winters chill
Both wear the #enchanted
On their sleeves
Bare limbs of trees
Snug in snowy blankets
And carefree blossoms
Swaying their perfume
In the air
Intoxicating us with their charm
We become magical
Stories in the making
#vss365 #poetry
And Winters chill
Both wear the #enchanted
On their sleeves
Bare limbs of trees
Snug in snowy blankets
And carefree blossoms
Swaying their perfume
In the air
Intoxicating us with their charm
We become magical
Stories in the making
#vss365 #poetry
spring thaw at daybreak
heron stands with lowered #beak
minnows stir below
#wildwalkprompt #haiku #poetry #prompt #writing
heron stands with lowered #beak
minnows stir below
#wildwalkprompt #haiku #poetry #prompt #writing
Hello Wild Walk #writers
I can't remember if I've used this word before... I should keep a list.. (also, didn't forget to add the picture today)
#Beak
Use the image/word to inspire your writing, then post with #WildWalkPrompt
#prompt #writesky #blueskypoets #writingprompt #nature #5amwritersclub
I can't remember if I've used this word before... I should keep a list.. (also, didn't forget to add the picture today)
#Beak
Use the image/word to inspire your writing, then post with #WildWalkPrompt
#prompt #writesky #blueskypoets #writingprompt #nature #5amwritersclub
February 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Prompts included:
* illicit - #emoetry
* cup - #thingstowriteabout
* enchanted - #vss365
#prompt #poetryprompt #poetry #writing
* illicit - #emoetry
* cup - #thingstowriteabout
* enchanted - #vss365
#prompt #poetryprompt #poetry #writing
February 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Prompts included:
* illicit - #emoetry
* cup - #thingstowriteabout
* enchanted - #vss365
#prompt #poetryprompt #poetry #writing
* illicit - #emoetry
* cup - #thingstowriteabout
* enchanted - #vss365
#prompt #poetryprompt #poetry #writing
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It’s Monday February 16th let’s start the week off with a #cup of tea #thingstowriteabout
February 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM
It’s Monday February 16th let’s start the week off with a #cup of tea #thingstowriteabout
@fizzytwizler.bsky.social
Hot Potato Challenge
your prompt is "cure"
change it to a new 1 & pass it on
Glue
Grit ground in torn edges, fibers left scarred.
Lowered into solvent haze, air thick w/stain.
Under clamp and thumb, weak seams deeply scored.
Endures as the bond pulls tight with strain.
Hot Potato Challenge
your prompt is "cure"
change it to a new 1 & pass it on
Glue
Grit ground in torn edges, fibers left scarred.
Lowered into solvent haze, air thick w/stain.
Under clamp and thumb, weak seams deeply scored.
Endures as the bond pulls tight with strain.
@suzydobie.bsky.social
Hot Potato Challenge
your prompt is "glue"
change it to a new 1 & pass it on
Lemons
When life gives me lemons
I explain
they are not a naturally
occurring fruit
but an orange
and citron hybrid
that can be used
to help improve
skin and gut issues.
I may be autistic
Hot Potato Challenge
your prompt is "glue"
change it to a new 1 & pass it on
Lemons
When life gives me lemons
I explain
they are not a naturally
occurring fruit
but an orange
and citron hybrid
that can be used
to help improve
skin and gut issues.
I may be autistic
I'm not kinky
No not me
Cheese graters
Not my cup of tea
I use toilet paper
To wipe my bum
Cheese graters. No
I'd rather use my thumb
Hot Potato Challenge
your prompt is "lemon"
change it to a new 1 & pass it on
No not me
Cheese graters
Not my cup of tea
I use toilet paper
To wipe my bum
Cheese graters. No
I'd rather use my thumb
Hot Potato Challenge
your prompt is "lemon"
change it to a new 1 & pass it on
February 16, 2026 at 2:21 PM
@fizzytwizler.bsky.social
Hot Potato Challenge
your prompt is "cure"
change it to a new 1 & pass it on
Glue
Grit ground in torn edges, fibers left scarred.
Lowered into solvent haze, air thick w/stain.
Under clamp and thumb, weak seams deeply scored.
Endures as the bond pulls tight with strain.
Hot Potato Challenge
your prompt is "cure"
change it to a new 1 & pass it on
Glue
Grit ground in torn edges, fibers left scarred.
Lowered into solvent haze, air thick w/stain.
Under clamp and thumb, weak seams deeply scored.
Endures as the bond pulls tight with strain.
Reposted by Eric Montgomery
#AmpersandAfterDark #Freeformfebruary #silver #troilet #pirate
yeah I cheated but give Eric's prompt a go
yeah I cheated but give Eric's prompt a go
February 16, 2026 at 7:20 AM
#AmpersandAfterDark #Freeformfebruary #silver #troilet #pirate
yeah I cheated but give Eric's prompt a go
yeah I cheated but give Eric's prompt a go
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@madp03t.bsky.social #AmpersandAfterDark Challenge 001: Two dogs and one parrot.
My failson dogsitter
ran out of (redacted);
while bartering for it,
He left my two dear pups
with a dogsitter psitticine;
A pirate's shoulder-piece.
Alexa was still on.
And it wasn't crackers
that ol' Polly wanted.
My failson dogsitter
ran out of (redacted);
while bartering for it,
He left my two dear pups
with a dogsitter psitticine;
A pirate's shoulder-piece.
Alexa was still on.
And it wasn't crackers
that ol' Polly wanted.
February 16, 2026 at 4:46 AM
@madp03t.bsky.social #AmpersandAfterDark Challenge 001: Two dogs and one parrot.
My failson dogsitter
ran out of (redacted);
while bartering for it,
He left my two dear pups
with a dogsitter psitticine;
A pirate's shoulder-piece.
Alexa was still on.
And it wasn't crackers
that ol' Polly wanted.
My failson dogsitter
ran out of (redacted);
while bartering for it,
He left my two dear pups
with a dogsitter psitticine;
A pirate's shoulder-piece.
Alexa was still on.
And it wasn't crackers
that ol' Polly wanted.