Kate Smith
@milliethepoet.bsky.social
Poet/childless/dyspraxic/owned by cats.Sheffield, England. Debut pamphlet 'Imprint' out now from https://fawnpress.co.uk/ (as Kathryn Millington)
I understand your innermost turmoil and heal it with a lusty purr #cats #catsofbluesky
November 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I understand your innermost turmoil and heal it with a lusty purr #cats #catsofbluesky
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I’m delighted to have six #poems featured on the brilliant @zoomburst.substack.com’s Sixty Odd Poets site. And I’m deeply flattered by his wonderful line drawing. The link to the feature is in the post below👇(Do check out the other poets in Mike’s excellent series)
#poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky
#poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky
This morning #SixtyOdd Poets is proud to present a selection of the #poetry of Paul Connolly. Pour yourself a brew and take some time to read, mark and inwardly digest these six fine poems.
87. Paul Connolly
Internationally published poet with a marvellous reading voice.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I’m delighted to have six #poems featured on the brilliant @zoomburst.substack.com’s Sixty Odd Poets site. And I’m deeply flattered by his wonderful line drawing. The link to the feature is in the post below👇(Do check out the other poets in Mike’s excellent series)
#poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky
#poetrycommunity #poetsonbluesky
Reposted by Kate Smith
Reposted by Kate Smith
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Reposted by Kate Smith
Today is the start of #SouthAsianHeritageMonth which runs until 17th August in the U.K. & celebrates the rich cultures of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan & The Maldives. Here are some #kidlit reading suggestions! (Titles & authors in alt)
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
July 18, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Today is the start of #SouthAsianHeritageMonth which runs until 17th August in the U.K. & celebrates the rich cultures of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan & The Maldives. Here are some #kidlit reading suggestions! (Titles & authors in alt)
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
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8PM me at the restaurant: “Coffee and baklava while I wait out the downpour? Genius!”
2AM me, wide awake: “Idiot.”
2AM me, wide awake: “Idiot.”
July 18, 2025 at 7:18 AM
8PM me at the restaurant: “Coffee and baklava while I wait out the downpour? Genius!”
2AM me, wide awake: “Idiot.”
2AM me, wide awake: “Idiot.”
Extraordinary poem that made me cry in a good way. Thanks to @marjorielotfi.bsky.social for sharing it and obviously @sheenaghpugh.bsky.social
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poetryarchive.org/poem/times-p...
Times Like Places - Poetry Archive
There are times like places: there is weather the shape of moments. Dark afternoons by a fire are Craster in the rain and a pub they happened on, unlooked-for and welcoming, while a North Sea gale spa...
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April 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Extraordinary poem that made me cry in a good way. Thanks to @marjorielotfi.bsky.social for sharing it and obviously @sheenaghpugh.bsky.social
poetryarchive.org/poem/times-p...
poetryarchive.org/poem/times-p...
Another #poem from my pamphlet 'Imprint' about my experience of being #childless #blueskypoetry #poetryofbluesky
April 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Another #poem from my pamphlet 'Imprint' about my experience of being #childless #blueskypoetry #poetryofbluesky
April 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Stunning poem from Jericho Brown. Thanks to @marjorielotfi.bsky.social for bringing it to Marjorie's Table #napowrimo sessions #poetry #poetrybluesky #blueskypoets
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/158648...
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/158648...
The Tradition
We thought Fingers in dirt meant it was our dirt, learning Names in heat, in elements classical Philosophers said could change us. Summer seemed to bloom against the will Of the sun, which news report...
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April 18, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Stunning poem from Jericho Brown. Thanks to @marjorielotfi.bsky.social for bringing it to Marjorie's Table #napowrimo sessions #poetry #poetrybluesky #blueskypoets
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/158648...
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/158648...
Couldn't agree more with this fab post about being #childless not by choice.
April 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Couldn't agree more with this fab post about being #childless not by choice.
I write #poetry about being #childless not by choice. Here's one about a work colleague who is one of my imaginary children. #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoets
April 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I write #poetry about being #childless not by choice. Here's one about a work colleague who is one of my imaginary children. #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoets
Absolute cracker of a poem by @carolynforche.bsky.social in this morning's #napowrimo session with @marjorielotfi.bsky.social I can't recommend it enough Only £30 and bursaries are available. www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47219/...
Reunion
On the phonograph, the voice of a woman already dead for three decades, singing of a man who could make her do anything. I can remember it now as I see you again, how much tenderness we could wedge be...
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April 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Absolute cracker of a poem by @carolynforche.bsky.social in this morning's #napowrimo session with @marjorielotfi.bsky.social I can't recommend it enough Only £30 and bursaries are available. www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47219/...
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April 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Reposted by Kate Smith
It’s always weird realising that people will pay more for a blank Moleskine notebook than for a novel.
April 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
It’s always weird realising that people will pay more for a blank Moleskine notebook than for a novel.
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April 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Incredible poem by @kathleenjamie.bsky.social shared by @marjorielotfi.bsky.social in this mornings #napowrimo #poetry workshop. You can still join us. It's amazing and only £30 for a month🤩
www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazi...
www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazi...
The Dipper
It was winter, near freezing, I’d walked through a forest of firs when I saw issue out of the waterfall a solitary bird. It lit on a damp rock, and, as water swept stupidly on, wrung from its own thr...
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April 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Incredible poem by @kathleenjamie.bsky.social shared by @marjorielotfi.bsky.social in this mornings #napowrimo #poetry workshop. You can still join us. It's amazing and only £30 for a month🤩
www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazi...
www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazi...
It is spattered on the window frame
Tiny mole hills of black mould
It blooms joyously across the plaster
Nestles where it meets the wood
We've tried to scour it off
Fine mists of corrosive chemicals
It remains, patient
Proudly marking
Each dark breath we take
#poem #poetry #writingcommunity
Tiny mole hills of black mould
It blooms joyously across the plaster
Nestles where it meets the wood
We've tried to scour it off
Fine mists of corrosive chemicals
It remains, patient
Proudly marking
Each dark breath we take
#poem #poetry #writingcommunity
April 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
It is spattered on the window frame
Tiny mole hills of black mould
It blooms joyously across the plaster
Nestles where it meets the wood
We've tried to scour it off
Fine mists of corrosive chemicals
It remains, patient
Proudly marking
Each dark breath we take
#poem #poetry #writingcommunity
Tiny mole hills of black mould
It blooms joyously across the plaster
Nestles where it meets the wood
We've tried to scour it off
Fine mists of corrosive chemicals
It remains, patient
Proudly marking
Each dark breath we take
#poem #poetry #writingcommunity
I've started doing this today for National Poetry Writing Month and it was absolutely magical. Hugely recommend to anyone needing inspiration. The poem I just posted was from it.
#poem #poetry #writingcommunity
#poem #poetry #writingcommunity
It’s not too late to join my daily writing workshops in April! More about them here: open.substack.com/pub/marjorie...
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marjories-...
Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marjories-...
April 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I've started doing this today for National Poetry Writing Month and it was absolutely magical. Hugely recommend to anyone needing inspiration. The poem I just posted was from it.
#poem #poetry #writingcommunity
#poem #poetry #writingcommunity
Sprung from the ground
Arms flung wide
Sheathed in green velvet
Only you know what resilience is
Stretching,splayed, reaching for the sea-blue sky
Dividing yourself again and again
But finding strength in the domination of space
I blink and you are imprinted on my eyelids.
I ache to hold you.
Arms flung wide
Sheathed in green velvet
Only you know what resilience is
Stretching,splayed, reaching for the sea-blue sky
Dividing yourself again and again
But finding strength in the domination of space
I blink and you are imprinted on my eyelids.
I ache to hold you.
April 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Sprung from the ground
Arms flung wide
Sheathed in green velvet
Only you know what resilience is
Stretching,splayed, reaching for the sea-blue sky
Dividing yourself again and again
But finding strength in the domination of space
I blink and you are imprinted on my eyelids.
I ache to hold you.
Arms flung wide
Sheathed in green velvet
Only you know what resilience is
Stretching,splayed, reaching for the sea-blue sky
Dividing yourself again and again
But finding strength in the domination of space
I blink and you are imprinted on my eyelids.
I ache to hold you.
Reposted by Kate Smith
