Dorian David Leigh
@notdoriangray.bsky.social
Poet, mostly. Historian, cat and dog parent, hat wearer, coffee drinker. An imagination with a person attached. He/him/ia.
Pinned
I love the sky.
January 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
I love the sky.
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Prompting AI to write about a particular thing will never replace me prompting my brain to write about a particular thing and then my brain writing about something completely and utterly different
January 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Prompting AI to write about a particular thing will never replace me prompting my brain to write about a particular thing and then my brain writing about something completely and utterly different
I sort of wrote this for last week's #PoemsAbout but it didn't quite work or fit. So I gutted it and stuffed it with 90s nostalgia and we get this for #TimeSlips. Not sure it quite works or fits either, but here we go. @alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:09 AM
I sort of wrote this for last week's #PoemsAbout but it didn't quite work or fit. So I gutted it and stuffed it with 90s nostalgia and we get this for #TimeSlips. Not sure it quite works or fits either, but here we go. @alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
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Just before I woke up I dreamed I got invited to a crab wedding
Everyone had to come in sideways, the celebrant was a lobster who all the crabs took the piss out of because he thought he was better than them etc
Everyone had to come in sideways, the celebrant was a lobster who all the crabs took the piss out of because he thought he was better than them etc
January 16, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Just before I woke up I dreamed I got invited to a crab wedding
Everyone had to come in sideways, the celebrant was a lobster who all the crabs took the piss out of because he thought he was better than them etc
Everyone had to come in sideways, the celebrant was a lobster who all the crabs took the piss out of because he thought he was better than them etc
Today I locked myself out of my house. I messaged my friend who has my spare key and asked her to drop it round, and she did.
Crucially: I did not panic about asking for help, make a million apologies, or try and explain how it happened. I just asked for help, and help happened, and it was fine.
Crucially: I did not panic about asking for help, make a million apologies, or try and explain how it happened. I just asked for help, and help happened, and it was fine.
January 7, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Today I locked myself out of my house. I messaged my friend who has my spare key and asked her to drop it round, and she did.
Crucially: I did not panic about asking for help, make a million apologies, or try and explain how it happened. I just asked for help, and help happened, and it was fine.
Crucially: I did not panic about asking for help, make a million apologies, or try and explain how it happened. I just asked for help, and help happened, and it was fine.
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
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Dr Assal Rad—
"This seems like something news outlets should report.
"Western headlines: 0"
"This seems like something news outlets should report.
"Western headlines: 0"
January 2, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Dr Assal Rad—
"This seems like something news outlets should report.
"Western headlines: 0"
"This seems like something news outlets should report.
"Western headlines: 0"
Re Venezuela: This is what happens when you let rich white men get away with stuff. We would not be here if Trump had had the shit kicked out of him the first time he tried to grab someone by the pussy. And it is not up to the victims to issue the beatings.
January 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Re Venezuela: This is what happens when you let rich white men get away with stuff. We would not be here if Trump had had the shit kicked out of him the first time he tried to grab someone by the pussy. And it is not up to the victims to issue the beatings.
Timeline cleanse. Wild fennel at twilight.
January 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Timeline cleanse. Wild fennel at twilight.
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A quiet nudge for the week ahead.
#WednesdayWIPs is coming up.
A space to share what you’re working on — or how it’s going.
A line. A paragraph. A struggle. A pause.
No polish required.
Progress counts.
Care is reciprocal here.
#WednesdayWIPs is coming up.
A space to share what you’re working on — or how it’s going.
A line. A paragraph. A struggle. A pause.
No polish required.
Progress counts.
Care is reciprocal here.
January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A quiet nudge for the week ahead.
#WednesdayWIPs is coming up.
A space to share what you’re working on — or how it’s going.
A line. A paragraph. A struggle. A pause.
No polish required.
Progress counts.
Care is reciprocal here.
#WednesdayWIPs is coming up.
A space to share what you’re working on — or how it’s going.
A line. A paragraph. A struggle. A pause.
No polish required.
Progress counts.
Care is reciprocal here.
It's a new year. Last one was hard. Here's a really important thing that I learned, important enough that I think it's worth sharing.
A thread. (Or 🧵, if you prefer.)
A thread. (Or 🧵, if you prefer.)
January 2, 2026 at 10:56 AM
It's a new year. Last one was hard. Here's a really important thing that I learned, important enough that I think it's worth sharing.
A thread. (Or 🧵, if you prefer.)
A thread. (Or 🧵, if you prefer.)
Have been on a (much needed) social media break, but it is time for my annual festive repost of Allie Brosh's epic tale of The Year Kenny Loghins Ruined Christmas.
(If you don't know who Kenny Loghins is, he did every movie soundtrack ever before Bryan Adams did every movie soundtrack ever.)
(If you don't know who Kenny Loghins is, he did every movie soundtrack ever before Bryan Adams did every movie soundtrack ever.)
The Year Kenny Loggins Ruined Christmas
The year I learned that Christmas did not, in fact, originate as a celebration of my amazing ability to temporarily transform into a "good" ...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Have been on a (much needed) social media break, but it is time for my annual festive repost of Allie Brosh's epic tale of The Year Kenny Loghins Ruined Christmas.
(If you don't know who Kenny Loghins is, he did every movie soundtrack ever before Bryan Adams did every movie soundtrack ever.)
(If you don't know who Kenny Loghins is, he did every movie soundtrack ever before Bryan Adams did every movie soundtrack ever.)
Really pleased that this came together on time, for a change! #PeomsAbout #DogTags for @thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk
Annealing is the process of making metal less hard and more malleable.
Annealing is the process of making metal less hard and more malleable.
November 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Really pleased that this came together on time, for a change! #PeomsAbout #DogTags for @thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk
Annealing is the process of making metal less hard and more malleable.
Annealing is the process of making metal less hard and more malleable.
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When people say that Wuthering Heights doesn't have anything to do with race or that no film has engaged with race, what they mean is that for them Romani people do not count and they also haven't been paying attention. I'm going to share a little material from a recent talk. Content note: racism 1/
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
When people say that Wuthering Heights doesn't have anything to do with race or that no film has engaged with race, what they mean is that for them Romani people do not count and they also haven't been paying attention. I'm going to share a little material from a recent talk. Content note: racism 1/
It's nearly 7am, there was a minor pet emergency and I haven't slept, but some pieces fell into place and here's something for #PoemsAbout #Desire for @thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk
Posting before I try to get some sleep, will read and comment when I wake up.
Posting before I try to get some sleep, will read and comment when I wake up.
November 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It's nearly 7am, there was a minor pet emergency and I haven't slept, but some pieces fell into place and here's something for #PoemsAbout #Desire for @thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk
Posting before I try to get some sleep, will read and comment when I wake up.
Posting before I try to get some sleep, will read and comment when I wake up.
I've been very offline due to serious health issues, but it's Monday and I wanted to #LiftToTheSky the woman who has slaughtered me, made me raw and open and ready to explode with words. She doesn't need me to lift her, she's too busy lifting all of us. Thanks, Florence. I needed this. So do you.
Florence + The Machine - Sympathy Magic (Official Video)
YouTube video by FlorenceMachineVEVO
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November 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I've been very offline due to serious health issues, but it's Monday and I wanted to #LiftToTheSky the woman who has slaughtered me, made me raw and open and ready to explode with words. She doesn't need me to lift her, she's too busy lifting all of us. Thanks, Florence. I needed this. So do you.
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They don't make motivational posters like they used to...
October 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
They don't make motivational posters like they used to...
I see a lot of photos of intricately carved pumpkins from people in the USA, stunning works of art designed to evoke the spooks and the shivers.
They have nothing on someone from the British Isles with a knife and a turnip. Turnip Man will haunt your dreams.
They have nothing on someone from the British Isles with a knife and a turnip. Turnip Man will haunt your dreams.
🎶 ‘Ware ye, child, of the Turnip-Man / With turnip head and turnip hands / His turnip heart’s as cold as ice / And at his belt gleams a turnip knife 🎶
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I see a lot of photos of intricately carved pumpkins from people in the USA, stunning works of art designed to evoke the spooks and the shivers.
They have nothing on someone from the British Isles with a knife and a turnip. Turnip Man will haunt your dreams.
They have nothing on someone from the British Isles with a knife and a turnip. Turnip Man will haunt your dreams.
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"A Burglar Bitten by a Skeleton," Illustrated Police News, June 27, 1874
October 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"A Burglar Bitten by a Skeleton," Illustrated Police News, June 27, 1874
Coming in a day late for #PoemsAbout #BurnForTheCamera but I have actually written something complete and not just fragments. @alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
Time to go explore everyone else's work.
Time to go explore everyone else's work.
October 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Coming in a day late for #PoemsAbout #BurnForTheCamera but I have actually written something complete and not just fragments. @alanparrywriter.co.uk @thebrokenspine.co.uk
Time to go explore everyone else's work.
Time to go explore everyone else's work.
I'm seeing a lot of things, I'm away from the worlds and words and change what is happening. If I don't throw myself at what is here, it isn't because I don't care. I love you so much I'm pulling the words inside so that I can make them bigger. I love you so much and I want you to know that.
October 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I'm seeing a lot of things, I'm away from the worlds and words and change what is happening. If I don't throw myself at what is here, it isn't because I don't care. I love you so much I'm pulling the words inside so that I can make them bigger. I love you so much and I want you to know that.
I am trying to go walking more and taking photos has been good motivation. I've moved on to the Proper Camera rather than the smartphone one on days when it isn't raining, but I still take phonecam photos on drizzly days.
These might even be gloomy enough for @braegrosz.com
These might even be gloomy enough for @braegrosz.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I am trying to go walking more and taking photos has been good motivation. I've moved on to the Proper Camera rather than the smartphone one on days when it isn't raining, but I still take phonecam photos on drizzly days.
These might even be gloomy enough for @braegrosz.com
These might even be gloomy enough for @braegrosz.com
Haven't posted any current work for a while, here's a fragment from something I'm working on for @thebrokenspine.co.uk's #WednesdayWIPs.
This is part of a larger poem that will definitely change both form and face. This is just the getting stuff down sort of stage, with some segmenting happening.
This is part of a larger poem that will definitely change both form and face. This is just the getting stuff down sort of stage, with some segmenting happening.
October 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Haven't posted any current work for a while, here's a fragment from something I'm working on for @thebrokenspine.co.uk's #WednesdayWIPs.
This is part of a larger poem that will definitely change both form and face. This is just the getting stuff down sort of stage, with some segmenting happening.
This is part of a larger poem that will definitely change both form and face. This is just the getting stuff down sort of stage, with some segmenting happening.
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Hey look, Israel broke the cease-fire, twice, in two different ways, within 24 hours - again.
NEW: Israel informed the UN it will permit only 300 aid trucks into Gaza daily, not the 600 mandated by the ceasefire it just signed.
October 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Hey look, Israel broke the cease-fire, twice, in two different ways, within 24 hours - again.
October 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM