Seraph
@seraphism.bsky.social
Queer Christian (Agnostic)🏳️🌈✝️ Father👴 Gaymer🎮 Geek🐲 Aspiring Trans ally🏳️⚧️ Lefty⬅️ Occasional Writer and Poet✒️ #poetry #microfiction Singer🎤 Hyperromantic🌹 Demisexual-ish🍆 He/him♂️ Occasionally NSFW (but always tagged or labelled)🔞
📍Somerset, UK.
📍Somerset, UK.
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Seraph
@seraphism.bsky.social
· Nov 8
Thought it's about time I made a post to pin, so:
Hi, I'm Seraph (real name Chris) and I post gay stuff, a lot of oversharing about my mental health, poetry and whatever seems amusing to me at the time. Follow me for writing, compassion, humour and raw honesty.
See the replies for my content.
Hi, I'm Seraph (real name Chris) and I post gay stuff, a lot of oversharing about my mental health, poetry and whatever seems amusing to me at the time. Follow me for writing, compassion, humour and raw honesty.
See the replies for my content.
The morning after the revenge procrastination the night before.
November 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The morning after the revenge procrastination the night before.
Finally finished Revelation with the homegroup and boy was it worth it to lay out my interpretation of Revelation as a vision of hope for the oppressed amidst the systems of evil in the world and of the better world we can build once they're overthrown (possibly by violence).
November 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Finally finished Revelation with the homegroup and boy was it worth it to lay out my interpretation of Revelation as a vision of hope for the oppressed amidst the systems of evil in the world and of the better world we can build once they're overthrown (possibly by violence).
Case in point: November '22.
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Case in point: November '22.
Trying to find as good picture to show a colleague how long my hair used to be and it is *terrifying* how much younger I looked only 3 years ago.
November 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Trying to find as good picture to show a colleague how long my hair used to be and it is *terrifying* how much younger I looked only 3 years ago.
Oh, and there's a call at 10. 😬😬😬
And I'm in charge! 😬😬
Oh yay, only 3 of us in today... 😬
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Oh, and there's a call at 10. 😬😬😬
And I'm in charge! 😬😬
Oh yay, only 3 of us in today... 😬
November 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
And I'm in charge! 😬😬
Oh yay, only 3 of us in today... 😬
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Oh yay, only 3 of us in today... 😬
As is Armistice Day, have my reflection from Open Table on Sunday night.
The referenced readings are The Poet as Hero by Siegfried Sassoon and Lamentations 3: 17-26, 31-33.
The referenced video is youtu.be/05fZeM7asrY?...
The referenced readings are The Poet as Hero by Siegfried Sassoon and Lamentations 3: 17-26, 31-33.
The referenced video is youtu.be/05fZeM7asrY?...
Remembrance
Somewhat ironically, I get conflicted feelings about this season of remembrance. There is much about it that I believe is vitally important and I'll talk a bit about why in a moment, but there's also ...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
As is Armistice Day, have my reflection from Open Table on Sunday night.
The referenced readings are The Poet as Hero by Siegfried Sassoon and Lamentations 3: 17-26, 31-33.
The referenced video is youtu.be/05fZeM7asrY?...
The referenced readings are The Poet as Hero by Siegfried Sassoon and Lamentations 3: 17-26, 31-33.
The referenced video is youtu.be/05fZeM7asrY?...
Good morning, all.
Bit miffed by something my daughter told me this morning. Apparently on Saturday at whatever PHSE might now be called (possibly just that) they learned about protected characteristics and the teacher asked the to list the ones they thought were most important. 1/3
Bit miffed by something my daughter told me this morning. Apparently on Saturday at whatever PHSE might now be called (possibly just that) they learned about protected characteristics and the teacher asked the to list the ones they thought were most important. 1/3
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Good morning, all.
Bit miffed by something my daughter told me this morning. Apparently on Saturday at whatever PHSE might now be called (possibly just that) they learned about protected characteristics and the teacher asked the to list the ones they thought were most important. 1/3
Bit miffed by something my daughter told me this morning. Apparently on Saturday at whatever PHSE might now be called (possibly just that) they learned about protected characteristics and the teacher asked the to list the ones they thought were most important. 1/3
Ah, that's why I don't want to go to bed. I'm revenge procrastinating in advance because I know tomorrow's a long busy day and for some reason I'm really not looking forward to the rest of this week.
But I should go to bed now, or it'll be worse.
But I should go to bed now, or it'll be worse.
November 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Ah, that's why I don't want to go to bed. I'm revenge procrastinating in advance because I know tomorrow's a long busy day and for some reason I'm really not looking forward to the rest of this week.
But I should go to bed now, or it'll be worse.
But I should go to bed now, or it'll be worse.
Watching Frankenstein and I'm not sure what had delighted me more so far: the costumes, the cinematography or the surreal yet perfect use of the Wallace Monument.
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Watching Frankenstein and I'm not sure what had delighted me more so far: the costumes, the cinematography or the surreal yet perfect use of the Wallace Monument.
Went for lunch at a coffee place and now I'm sleepy. Clearly this is a consequence of my killer 4 hour shift and not my food and beverage choices. 😅
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Went for lunch at a coffee place and now I'm sleepy. Clearly this is a consequence of my killer 4 hour shift and not my food and beverage choices. 😅
Well, that turned out to very interesting. I nearly had a panic attack and someone attending had a possible psychotic episode and loudly hurled obscenities at everyone... but somehow, after all that, I think it went quite well. 😅
So anxious about tonight now. Now I see all the people here I'm very aware of the possibility of offending and people-pleasing, conflict averse me can't quite cope with that possibility.
But I'm committed and Open Table is about authenticity... they're getting what they're getting.
But I'm committed and Open Table is about authenticity... they're getting what they're getting.
November 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Well, that turned out to very interesting. I nearly had a panic attack and someone attending had a possible psychotic episode and loudly hurled obscenities at everyone... but somehow, after all that, I think it went quite well. 😅
So anxious about tonight now. Now I see all the people here I'm very aware of the possibility of offending and people-pleasing, conflict averse me can't quite cope with that possibility.
But I'm committed and Open Table is about authenticity... they're getting what they're getting.
But I'm committed and Open Table is about authenticity... they're getting what they're getting.
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
So anxious about tonight now. Now I see all the people here I'm very aware of the possibility of offending and people-pleasing, conflict averse me can't quite cope with that possibility.
But I'm committed and Open Table is about authenticity... they're getting what they're getting.
But I'm committed and Open Table is about authenticity... they're getting what they're getting.
And I'm done, I think. That means I can play Tomb Raider for a bit! \o/
November 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
And I'm done, I think. That means I can play Tomb Raider for a bit! \o/
Okay, pastries demolished. Back to it. *shakes fist*
This reflection is already proving to be quite intense and angry. I've had to pause for pastry just to calm down...
November 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Okay, pastries demolished. Back to it. *shakes fist*
This reflection is already proving to be quite intense and angry. I've had to pause for pastry just to calm down...
November 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This reflection is already proving to be quite intense and angry. I've had to pause for pastry just to calm down...
Gah! Google docs has decided I can't open *and* edit my service document on my phone so I can't write my reflection in it. I know I can just create a new document and write it in that - and I will do - but I've wasted a lot of time host trying to work out why it doesn't work! 😭
November 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Gah! Google docs has decided I can't open *and* edit my service document on my phone so I can't write my reflection in it. I know I can just create a new document and write it in that - and I will do - but I've wasted a lot of time host trying to work out why it doesn't work! 😭
Looking for queer remembrance videos on YouTube and whilst the new GBN vid the site promoted and told me had 813 viewers was completely inappropriate, I was amused that it was entitled Remembrance Sunday | Sunday 2nd November.
It means so much to them they can't even get the date right!
It means so much to them they can't even get the date right!
November 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Looking for queer remembrance videos on YouTube and whilst the new GBN vid the site promoted and told me had 813 viewers was completely inappropriate, I was amused that it was entitled Remembrance Sunday | Sunday 2nd November.
It means so much to them they can't even get the date right!
It means so much to them they can't even get the date right!
My head and heart are heavy with the those we know little of, but who served and died with their true selves secret, some just to keep that secret, or who survived the same way, because society had consequences and shame for people like them.
My poem, The Unknown Slur, imagines, remembers. #poetry
My poem, The Unknown Slur, imagines, remembers. #poetry
November 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
My head and heart are heavy with the those we know little of, but who served and died with their true selves secret, some just to keep that secret, or who survived the same way, because society had consequences and shame for people like them.
My poem, The Unknown Slur, imagines, remembers. #poetry
My poem, The Unknown Slur, imagines, remembers. #poetry
A reminder that we've got our Open Table remembrance service this evening at 7. There'll be food and chat and a queer inclusive service that you're more than welcome to join us for at St. Michael's church, Pitts Close, Galmington, Taunton TA1 4TP.
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A reminder that we've got our Open Table remembrance service this evening at 7. There'll be food and chat and a queer inclusive service that you're more than welcome to join us for at St. Michael's church, Pitts Close, Galmington, Taunton TA1 4TP.
I had to have a go, but Irish.
November 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I had to have a go, but Irish.
I declare victory over the PowerPoint! And I've even managed to throw some Judy Garland in there to help offset any looming concerns of it all being a bit Gammon Christmas.
November 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I declare victory over the PowerPoint! And I've even managed to throw some Judy Garland in there to help offset any looming concerns of it all being a bit Gammon Christmas.
Well, I've nearly won the monthly battle with PowerPoint. Still need to choose songs, though. 😬😮💨😅
November 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Well, I've nearly won the monthly battle with PowerPoint. Still need to choose songs, though. 😬😮💨😅
It's been quiet this afternoon, so I've sneakily done some work on the service. I have a video about some LGBTQ folk who fought in WWI, a poem by Siegfried Sassoon and a reading. This was the research element.
November 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It's been quiet this afternoon, so I've sneakily done some work on the service. I have a video about some LGBTQ folk who fought in WWI, a poem by Siegfried Sassoon and a reading. This was the research element.