Rachel McDonald
@softlywild.bsky.social
Poet; writer; imagination is everything. π«
Lover of shapes left over from cutting out shapes; the sea; humming and the rain.
Lover of shapes left over from cutting out shapes; the sea; humming and the rain.
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Rachel McDonald
@softlywild.bsky.social
Β· Jan 31
Where have you been?
In the deep dark woods. Finding my way through forests.
Why did you return?
To remember the space between
us closing and who I am Becoming.
Who are you Becoming?
Leaf and prayer and the
dark bones of wintering.
#poet #poem #poetry #writingcommunity
In the deep dark woods. Finding my way through forests.
Why did you return?
To remember the space between
us closing and who I am Becoming.
Who are you Becoming?
Leaf and prayer and the
dark bones of wintering.
#poet #poem #poetry #writingcommunity
Thank you so much Jess π«
July 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Thank you so much Jess π«
Thank you Mike π«
July 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Thank you Mike π«
Thank you Miriam π«
July 4, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Thank you Miriam π«
Sorry for my late reply Mary. Iβm glad my poem resonated with you. Sorry for your loss.
June 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Sorry for my late reply Mary. Iβm glad my poem resonated with you. Sorry for your loss.
Thank you for reading Bohumila and for your lovely comments π«
May 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Thank you for reading Bohumila and for your lovely comments π«
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May 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Thank you so much Beth π«
May 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Thank you so much Beth π«
Thank you so much Merril π«
May 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Thank you so much Merril π«
Your lovely poem creates a sense of wonder. Great write π«
May 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Your lovely poem creates a sense of wonder. Great write π«
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Good morning! I suppose I've continued last week's theme into this week's #PoemsAbout #NeverForget Thank you once again @alanparry83.bsky.social and @brokenspinearts.bsky.social for this forum. I will be back in a bit to read--depending on how severe the storms are coming our way!
May 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Good morning! I suppose I've continued last week's theme into this week's #PoemsAbout #NeverForget Thank you once again @alanparry83.bsky.social and @brokenspinearts.bsky.social for this forum. I will be back in a bit to read--depending on how severe the storms are coming our way!
It definitely seems like one of those moments that last forever β€οΈ
May 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It definitely seems like one of those moments that last forever β€οΈ
Thank you so much Kate. I appreciate your comments. π«
May 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Thank you so much Kate. I appreciate your comments. π«
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So beautifully tender. You capture an exquisite moment in time π«
May 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
So beautifully tender. You capture an exquisite moment in time π«
Thank you so much Vijay β€οΈ
May 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Thank you so much Vijay β€οΈ
Thank you so much Karen. I appreciate your comments. π«
May 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Thank you so much Karen. I appreciate your comments. π«
This is captivating Karen. I love the image of her βrocking shadow.β Both warm and intimate, a lovely write π«
May 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is captivating Karen. I love the image of her βrocking shadow.β Both warm and intimate, a lovely write π«
Thank you so much Sue. π«
May 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Thank you so much Sue. π«
Softly heart-breaking Sue. Beautifully understated and masterfully crafted π«
May 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Softly heart-breaking Sue. Beautifully understated and masterfully crafted π«
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For this week's #PoemsAbout #NeverForget an old poem in memory of my Dad, but new to here, and fitting, I hope. With thanks to @alanparry83.bsky.social @brokenspinearts.bsky.social and all those taking part. Will catch up with others later.
May 16, 2025 at 7:19 AM
For this week's #PoemsAbout #NeverForget an old poem in memory of my Dad, but new to here, and fitting, I hope. With thanks to @alanparry83.bsky.social @brokenspinearts.bsky.social and all those taking part. Will catch up with others later.
Thank you so much Paul. I appreciate your comments. π«
May 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Thank you so much Paul. I appreciate your comments. π«
A poignant and vulnerable poem. Your final lines are vulnerable and emotionally intimate π«
May 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A poignant and vulnerable poem. Your final lines are vulnerable and emotionally intimate π«
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For #PoemsAbout #NeverForget here is a piece called Summer Fade, a rework of an old poem of mine.
Looking forward to reading others work throughout the day.
Thanks to @alanparry83.bsky.social @brokenspinearts.bsky.social for cultivating this community of writers π
Looking forward to reading others work throughout the day.
Thanks to @alanparry83.bsky.social @brokenspinearts.bsky.social for cultivating this community of writers π
May 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
For #PoemsAbout #NeverForget here is a piece called Summer Fade, a rework of an old poem of mine.
Looking forward to reading others work throughout the day.
Thanks to @alanparry83.bsky.social @brokenspinearts.bsky.social for cultivating this community of writers π
Looking forward to reading others work throughout the day.
Thanks to @alanparry83.bsky.social @brokenspinearts.bsky.social for cultivating this community of writers π