TMilton
@rumpledwriter.bsky.social
Poet, querying novelist and one time songwriter who has spent the last 25 years honing his storytelling skills out on a rock in the water.
We are only each other, but no DMs all the same
Oh yeah, all words and photos by T Milton © 2026 unless I say other
We are only each other, but no DMs all the same
Oh yeah, all words and photos by T Milton © 2026 unless I say other
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TMilton
@rumpledwriter.bsky.social
· May 6
Mango joins me in adoration of this new anthology. I'm simply gobsmacked to be included in such a sea of talent.
#WritingCommunity #haiku #Haiku #linkincomments
#WritingCommunity #haiku #Haiku #linkincomments
Come see America
#stoop to new heights
In the stripping of human rights
In the dimming of what's bright
In the squandering of its might
In the middle of broad daylight
Come see America
Stay for the fight.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
#stoop to new heights
In the stripping of human rights
In the dimming of what's bright
In the squandering of its might
In the middle of broad daylight
Come see America
Stay for the fight.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
January 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Come see America
#stoop to new heights
In the stripping of human rights
In the dimming of what's bright
In the squandering of its might
In the middle of broad daylight
Come see America
Stay for the fight.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
#stoop to new heights
In the stripping of human rights
In the dimming of what's bright
In the squandering of its might
In the middle of broad daylight
Come see America
Stay for the fight.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
January 13, 2026 at 2:55 AM
#slapdash evolution
Splice up some brand new friends
Add new bits and pieces
Where other limbs have been
Though some would call them monsters
Or other cruel names
I think that they're just jealous
They've only got one brain.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Splice up some brand new friends
Add new bits and pieces
Where other limbs have been
Though some would call them monsters
Or other cruel names
I think that they're just jealous
They've only got one brain.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
January 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM
#slapdash evolution
Splice up some brand new friends
Add new bits and pieces
Where other limbs have been
Though some would call them monsters
Or other cruel names
I think that they're just jealous
They've only got one brain.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Splice up some brand new friends
Add new bits and pieces
Where other limbs have been
Though some would call them monsters
Or other cruel names
I think that they're just jealous
They've only got one brain.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
#Kooky McGee ~ planet Fwee
His rocket did lots of tricks
Traveled far reaches
Gave lots of speeches
a life light-years from strict
But his wife changed his ways
Til the end of his days
Helms off to Sanity Blitz
As kooky of old, I say
Was often quite a pri...
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
His rocket did lots of tricks
Traveled far reaches
Gave lots of speeches
a life light-years from strict
But his wife changed his ways
Til the end of his days
Helms off to Sanity Blitz
As kooky of old, I say
Was often quite a pri...
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
January 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
#Kooky McGee ~ planet Fwee
His rocket did lots of tricks
Traveled far reaches
Gave lots of speeches
a life light-years from strict
But his wife changed his ways
Til the end of his days
Helms off to Sanity Blitz
As kooky of old, I say
Was often quite a pri...
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
His rocket did lots of tricks
Traveled far reaches
Gave lots of speeches
a life light-years from strict
But his wife changed his ways
Til the end of his days
Helms off to Sanity Blitz
As kooky of old, I say
Was often quite a pri...
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
No matter how ridiculously over the top Jaq dressed, and Im talking ostrich feathers and sequined denim here, well, it just didnt matter. Folks passed by, no eyes ever batted. At least until that time with the badgers. Gotta admit, that was #unmissable
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
January 10, 2026 at 5:18 PM
No matter how ridiculously over the top Jaq dressed, and Im talking ostrich feathers and sequined denim here, well, it just didnt matter. Folks passed by, no eyes ever batted. At least until that time with the badgers. Gotta admit, that was #unmissable
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Spent the morning on a drabble and now work calls. So, #vss365 crew, you'll have to settle for a Friday Tune... da diddly qua qua
#delivery
#writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/4B2a6l6wM2k?...
#delivery
#writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/4B2a6l6wM2k?...
Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver (Video)
YouTube video by AdamAntVEVO
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Spent the morning on a drabble and now work calls. So, #vss365 crew, you'll have to settle for a Friday Tune... da diddly qua qua
#delivery
#writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/4B2a6l6wM2k?...
#delivery
#writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/4B2a6l6wM2k?...
I’m a first reader this month for Five Minutes.
If you have a pivotal Five Minutes moment in your life you’d like to share, then I’d like to read it!
Thank you for the shout out @fiveminutelit.bsky.social!
If you have a pivotal Five Minutes moment in your life you’d like to share, then I’d like to read it!
Thank you for the shout out @fiveminutelit.bsky.social!
January Reader @tammykomoff.bsky.social was a Eugie Foster Award Finalist. Her work will/has appeared in Uncharted, Abyss & Apex, & more. When not writing she’s usually found chasing after her semi-feral daughters while her husband tries to keep up. Get micros in to Tammy & the the January team!
January 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Always
Decorate
Our
Raiments
Nicely
Eager to #adorn
Cherry trees dream of spring buds
Aslumber in frost
Adorn your thoughts with empathy
Stitch them with compassion and stuff them with love. Hold such warmth against the coldness of greedy hearts.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Decorate
Our
Raiments
Nicely
Eager to #adorn
Cherry trees dream of spring buds
Aslumber in frost
Adorn your thoughts with empathy
Stitch them with compassion and stuff them with love. Hold such warmth against the coldness of greedy hearts.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
January 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Always
Decorate
Our
Raiments
Nicely
Eager to #adorn
Cherry trees dream of spring buds
Aslumber in frost
Adorn your thoughts with empathy
Stitch them with compassion and stuff them with love. Hold such warmth against the coldness of greedy hearts.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Decorate
Our
Raiments
Nicely
Eager to #adorn
Cherry trees dream of spring buds
Aslumber in frost
Adorn your thoughts with empathy
Stitch them with compassion and stuff them with love. Hold such warmth against the coldness of greedy hearts.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Welcome to a new year of Wednesdays
Don't forget your drabble.
Don't forget your drabble.
"One Tick" by Joel Wright! Read it here: 100footcrow.com/one-tick/
One Tick - 100-Foot Crow
By: Joel Wright. The music box had no price tag. The seller only shrugged. “Eleven bucks.” Inside it held a sapphire watch with two rings: on the outer ring a hare suspended mid-leap, on the inner a g...
100footcrow.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Welcome to a new year of Wednesdays
Don't forget your drabble.
Don't forget your drabble.
#symphony huh?
Yep.
Well, I could play with the 'phony' part and make a joke about a musician with imposter syndrome.
Or....
How about something a bit political, a cry for solidarity
Or....
Fine. Just repost the song again.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/CiGlrGF49Ok?...
Yep.
Well, I could play with the 'phony' part and make a joke about a musician with imposter syndrome.
Or....
How about something a bit political, a cry for solidarity
Or....
Fine. Just repost the song again.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/CiGlrGF49Ok?...
Mexican Institute of Sound - Sinfonía agridulce
YouTube video by weiak
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
#symphony huh?
Yep.
Well, I could play with the 'phony' part and make a joke about a musician with imposter syndrome.
Or....
How about something a bit political, a cry for solidarity
Or....
Fine. Just repost the song again.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/CiGlrGF49Ok?...
Yep.
Well, I could play with the 'phony' part and make a joke about a musician with imposter syndrome.
Or....
How about something a bit political, a cry for solidarity
Or....
Fine. Just repost the song again.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/CiGlrGF49Ok?...
Whilst sifting through
The daily headlines
A niggling fear enters my mind
And honestly, #spooky ain't a strong enough word
For the lawlessness
that we now observe
So Happy Traitors Day
From here in the States
If you aint scared by now
I fear its too late
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
The daily headlines
A niggling fear enters my mind
And honestly, #spooky ain't a strong enough word
For the lawlessness
that we now observe
So Happy Traitors Day
From here in the States
If you aint scared by now
I fear its too late
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
January 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Whilst sifting through
The daily headlines
A niggling fear enters my mind
And honestly, #spooky ain't a strong enough word
For the lawlessness
that we now observe
So Happy Traitors Day
From here in the States
If you aint scared by now
I fear its too late
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
The daily headlines
A niggling fear enters my mind
And honestly, #spooky ain't a strong enough word
For the lawlessness
that we now observe
So Happy Traitors Day
From here in the States
If you aint scared by now
I fear its too late
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
#oddballs and space cadets
Lend me your ears
The world is grown weary
Gone is the cheer
Now is the time. Listen
You'll hear the great rumbling
Of outcasts and dweebs
Uncomfortable folks
Must now rise to lead
For what they call normal
Is insane indeed
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Lend me your ears
The world is grown weary
Gone is the cheer
Now is the time. Listen
You'll hear the great rumbling
Of outcasts and dweebs
Uncomfortable folks
Must now rise to lead
For what they call normal
Is insane indeed
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
January 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
#oddballs and space cadets
Lend me your ears
The world is grown weary
Gone is the cheer
Now is the time. Listen
You'll hear the great rumbling
Of outcasts and dweebs
Uncomfortable folks
Must now rise to lead
For what they call normal
Is insane indeed
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Lend me your ears
The world is grown weary
Gone is the cheer
Now is the time. Listen
You'll hear the great rumbling
Of outcasts and dweebs
Uncomfortable folks
Must now rise to lead
For what they call normal
Is insane indeed
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
#clueless the detective wept
Days, no weeks since she had slept
So many bodies
So much loss
Using whiskey for dental floss
Waiting for a miracle break
Outside the city is covered in a fresh soft fall of snow flakes.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Days, no weeks since she had slept
So many bodies
So much loss
Using whiskey for dental floss
Waiting for a miracle break
Outside the city is covered in a fresh soft fall of snow flakes.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
January 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
#clueless the detective wept
Days, no weeks since she had slept
So many bodies
So much loss
Using whiskey for dental floss
Waiting for a miracle break
Outside the city is covered in a fresh soft fall of snow flakes.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Days, no weeks since she had slept
So many bodies
So much loss
Using whiskey for dental floss
Waiting for a miracle break
Outside the city is covered in a fresh soft fall of snow flakes.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Hey #writingcommunity. Check this one out!
@g-marie-milton.bsky.social is a joy to work with (and a fantastic way to get your words out). Im looking at you @andrewssusanm.bsky.social and @tracierenee.bsky.social
Luck to all!
@g-marie-milton.bsky.social is a joy to work with (and a fantastic way to get your words out). Im looking at you @andrewssusanm.bsky.social and @tracierenee.bsky.social
Luck to all!
Literary Revelations @LR_Publisher will launch tomorrow a new call for submission for a new #haiku anthology Haiku for Soulmates. Please help me spread the word 🙏❤️
literaryrevelations.com/2026/01/04/n...
literaryrevelations.com/2026/01/04/n...
Now in eBook format, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art & A Call for submission
Literary Revelations – More About us – A New Call for Submissions We do not publish books. We create legacies. Gabriela Marie Milton Now in eBook format, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Ha…
literaryrevelations.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Hey #writingcommunity. Check this one out!
@g-marie-milton.bsky.social is a joy to work with (and a fantastic way to get your words out). Im looking at you @andrewssusanm.bsky.social and @tracierenee.bsky.social
Luck to all!
@g-marie-milton.bsky.social is a joy to work with (and a fantastic way to get your words out). Im looking at you @andrewssusanm.bsky.social and @tracierenee.bsky.social
Luck to all!
The world calls again. See you in a while. Be kind to each other.
an open sign hangs in a round window
ALT: an open sign hangs in a round window
media.tenor.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The world calls again. See you in a while. Be kind to each other.
December 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Zoolights in Tacoma, WA did NOT disappoint...
December 29, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Zoolights in Tacoma, WA did NOT disappoint...
Sunrise on #mars feels hollow
Whispers of warmth
In the pale, dust drawn light.
Seeking more, we followed
Only to find our loss
We ate Elon first.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Whispers of warmth
In the pale, dust drawn light.
Seeking more, we followed
Only to find our loss
We ate Elon first.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
December 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Sunrise on #mars feels hollow
Whispers of warmth
In the pale, dust drawn light.
Seeking more, we followed
Only to find our loss
We ate Elon first.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Whispers of warmth
In the pale, dust drawn light.
Seeking more, we followed
Only to find our loss
We ate Elon first.
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
The dregs of the year
Thoughts turn towards balmy days
Snow grows wearisome
#writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry #haiku #HaikuSaturday
Thoughts turn towards balmy days
Snow grows wearisome
#writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry #haiku #HaikuSaturday
December 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The dregs of the year
Thoughts turn towards balmy days
Snow grows wearisome
#writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry #haiku #HaikuSaturday
Thoughts turn towards balmy days
Snow grows wearisome
#writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry #haiku #HaikuSaturday
Dont want a song
Light as #air
I need a thick, saccharine
Eclair
Fat beats
For my derriere
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/l0ynsJKmSh4?...
Light as #air
I need a thick, saccharine
Eclair
Fat beats
For my derriere
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/l0ynsJKmSh4?...
THE PARTY SONG
YouTube video by Joey Valence & Brae - Topic
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Dont want a song
Light as #air
I need a thick, saccharine
Eclair
Fat beats
For my derriere
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/l0ynsJKmSh4?...
Light as #air
I need a thick, saccharine
Eclair
Fat beats
For my derriere
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
youtu.be/l0ynsJKmSh4?...
December 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The light returns
Stars spin on
Resolve is a firm grip
On weathered reins
To be of service
To leave it better
To do more than #survive
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Stars spin on
Resolve is a firm grip
On weathered reins
To be of service
To leave it better
To do more than #survive
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
December 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The light returns
Stars spin on
Resolve is a firm grip
On weathered reins
To be of service
To leave it better
To do more than #survive
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Stars spin on
Resolve is a firm grip
On weathered reins
To be of service
To leave it better
To do more than #survive
#vss365 #writingcommunity #halfbadpoetry
Merry Christmas, if that's your thing.
December 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Merry Christmas, if that's your thing.
In my day
Kids would #shoot up
Now they get shot up
And grownups still dont understand
#vss365 #WritingCommunity #halfbadpoetry
Kids would #shoot up
Now they get shot up
And grownups still dont understand
#vss365 #WritingCommunity #halfbadpoetry
December 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
In my day
Kids would #shoot up
Now they get shot up
And grownups still dont understand
#vss365 #WritingCommunity #halfbadpoetry
Kids would #shoot up
Now they get shot up
And grownups still dont understand
#vss365 #WritingCommunity #halfbadpoetry
Here comes the drabble
100 words on xmas eve
Blink and you'll miss it
And probably get Coal in your stocking
100 words on xmas eve
Blink and you'll miss it
And probably get Coal in your stocking
December 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Here comes the drabble
100 words on xmas eve
Blink and you'll miss it
And probably get Coal in your stocking
100 words on xmas eve
Blink and you'll miss it
And probably get Coal in your stocking