Raymond Poole
@fraudulentpoet.bsky.social
I’m a chaser of words attempting to stain a blank page with the ink of life’s collisions as I dance under Luna to the beat of murmuring broken hearts www.raymondpoole.com
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Raymond Poole
@fraudulentpoet.bsky.social
· Nov 17
A poem from my book of poetry The Dark Side Of Silence titled Warrior Woman read by @littlenoises.bsky.social
A rose for whoever needs it today
May 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A rose for whoever needs it today
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This powerful billboard was spotted in London 🇵🇸
It all started in 1948 💔,
not October 7”
A reminder to the world: the Nakba never ended.
#Nakba77 #FreePalestine
It all started in 1948 💔,
not October 7”
A reminder to the world: the Nakba never ended.
#Nakba77 #FreePalestine
May 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This powerful billboard was spotted in London 🇵🇸
It all started in 1948 💔,
not October 7”
A reminder to the world: the Nakba never ended.
#Nakba77 #FreePalestine
It all started in 1948 💔,
not October 7”
A reminder to the world: the Nakba never ended.
#Nakba77 #FreePalestine
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Show us your writing process in a GIF. I'll begin. #writingprocess
a man is standing in front of a house in a black and white photo .
ALT: a man is standing in front of a house in a black and white photo .
media.tenor.com
May 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Show us your writing process in a GIF. I'll begin. #writingprocess
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Proofs of new book arrived today, coming out in June from Salmon Poetry. Hope to see a few of you at Belfast and Dublin launches.
May 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Proofs of new book arrived today, coming out in June from Salmon Poetry. Hope to see a few of you at Belfast and Dublin launches.
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This was a lovely event. Reading at Cork Poetry Festival this afternoon. And better still my wife and I got to have a road trip without the kids. Also ate in a gorgeous Palestinian restaurant. Brilliant day.
May 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This was a lovely event. Reading at Cork Poetry Festival this afternoon. And better still my wife and I got to have a road trip without the kids. Also ate in a gorgeous Palestinian restaurant. Brilliant day.
Poet, playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde called poets ‘the supreme artists.’
Who am I to argue with Oscar 😉
Senator Lynn Ruane reading one of my poems
Who am I to argue with Oscar 😉
Senator Lynn Ruane reading one of my poems
May 16, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Poet, playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde called poets ‘the supreme artists.’
Who am I to argue with Oscar 😉
Senator Lynn Ruane reading one of my poems
Who am I to argue with Oscar 😉
Senator Lynn Ruane reading one of my poems
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Irish teenagers are among the least happy in high-income countries, despite leading the world in academic skills -UNICEF report.
The government must take targeted actions to protect child wellbeing including increasing investment in school mental health services.
👉 tinyurl.com/bdzkcpr6
The government must take targeted actions to protect child wellbeing including increasing investment in school mental health services.
👉 tinyurl.com/bdzkcpr6
May 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Irish teenagers are among the least happy in high-income countries, despite leading the world in academic skills -UNICEF report.
The government must take targeted actions to protect child wellbeing including increasing investment in school mental health services.
👉 tinyurl.com/bdzkcpr6
The government must take targeted actions to protect child wellbeing including increasing investment in school mental health services.
👉 tinyurl.com/bdzkcpr6
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Irish music pals - I've double-booked myself for #ThrowingMuses sold out gig at Whelan's next Fri (23rd May) so selling tickets via Ticketmaster. Grab 'em quick if you want them as I reckon they'll go quickly! Sorry to miss it but I can't be everywhere...! secure.ticketmaster.ie/rs/18006168E...
May 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Irish music pals - I've double-booked myself for #ThrowingMuses sold out gig at Whelan's next Fri (23rd May) so selling tickets via Ticketmaster. Grab 'em quick if you want them as I reckon they'll go quickly! Sorry to miss it but I can't be everywhere...! secure.ticketmaster.ie/rs/18006168E...
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Go on, says Docusign, time to sign away another percentage point to Am*zon on ebooks.
Argh! No, says, I, can't make me!
Docusign pulls sales report showing >50% of ebook sales through Am*zon from behind its back.
Bugger it, says I.
Er, buy ebooks anywhere else, pls. peeps?
Argh! No, says, I, can't make me!
Docusign pulls sales report showing >50% of ebook sales through Am*zon from behind its back.
Bugger it, says I.
Er, buy ebooks anywhere else, pls. peeps?
May 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Go on, says Docusign, time to sign away another percentage point to Am*zon on ebooks.
Argh! No, says, I, can't make me!
Docusign pulls sales report showing >50% of ebook sales through Am*zon from behind its back.
Bugger it, says I.
Er, buy ebooks anywhere else, pls. peeps?
Argh! No, says, I, can't make me!
Docusign pulls sales report showing >50% of ebook sales through Am*zon from behind its back.
Bugger it, says I.
Er, buy ebooks anywhere else, pls. peeps?
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The restriction of aid in Gaza is a breach of international humanitarian law and, alongside the endless devastating attacks, is having terrible consequences for 1.1 million children.
They need access to humanitarian aid and, above all, an immediate ceasefire now.
#gaza
They need access to humanitarian aid and, above all, an immediate ceasefire now.
#gaza
April 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The restriction of aid in Gaza is a breach of international humanitarian law and, alongside the endless devastating attacks, is having terrible consequences for 1.1 million children.
They need access to humanitarian aid and, above all, an immediate ceasefire now.
#gaza
They need access to humanitarian aid and, above all, an immediate ceasefire now.
#gaza
How I arrived at Bluesky
a man in a suit and tie is standing in a field of flowers .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in a field of flowers .
media.tenor.com
April 23, 2025 at 6:54 AM
How I arrived at Bluesky
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Irish writers have handed a petition to the government, raising concerns that Meta is using their work to train its AI models. They warn Irish writing could die out unless urgent action is taken to protect authors’ rights.
More details on #VMNews.
More details on #VMNews.
April 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Irish writers have handed a petition to the government, raising concerns that Meta is using their work to train its AI models. They warn Irish writing could die out unless urgent action is taken to protect authors’ rights.
More details on #VMNews.
More details on #VMNews.
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Welcome to the Artist Feed: Trending
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February 2, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Welcome to the Artist Feed: Trending
@wearevillagers.bsky.social 👇 This is a brilliant album to listen to with headphones on isolating you from the noise of living especially when you can’t sleep late at night and your head is racing
April 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
@wearevillagers.bsky.social 👇 This is a brilliant album to listen to with headphones on isolating you from the noise of living especially when you can’t sleep late at night and your head is racing
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March 25th 2025 - Sometimes you gotta lay in the snow and take the picture at ground level. Even when you're staring at the sky. #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #aurora #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #spacewx #canon90D #labrador #wethenorth #spaceweather
March 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
March 25th 2025 - Sometimes you gotta lay in the snow and take the picture at ground level. Even when you're staring at the sky. #nlwx #nlastro #northernlights #Auroraborealis #aurora #AuroraPhotography #ShareYourWeather #nature #rokinon14mm #spacewx #canon90D #labrador #wethenorth #spaceweather
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“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”
Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
March 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”
Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
@katiehannon.bsky.social another brilliant show tonight, thanks so much
March 24, 2025 at 11:44 PM
@katiehannon.bsky.social another brilliant show tonight, thanks so much
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The White House: A Safe Haven For Sex Offenders
March 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The White House: A Safe Haven For Sex Offenders
In the darkness we utter the truth that the light of day never hears for under the veil of Luna lies our sanctuary of true self expression where the mask shatters rather than slips
March 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
In the darkness we utter the truth that the light of day never hears for under the veil of Luna lies our sanctuary of true self expression where the mask shatters rather than slips
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62yrs young this Christmas, come on 2025 we’re ready for you!
January 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
62yrs young this Christmas, come on 2025 we’re ready for you!
Happy 2025 everyone & I wish you all the joy that life can bestow upon you. Wasn’t on SM a lot during 2024 as lots going on in our life but hopefully in 2025 you’ll see more poetry posts!
January 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Happy 2025 everyone & I wish you all the joy that life can bestow upon you. Wasn’t on SM a lot during 2024 as lots going on in our life but hopefully in 2025 you’ll see more poetry posts!
Stunning sunset in Blessington this evening
December 8, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Stunning sunset in Blessington this evening
For past number of years my daughter and I sponsor couple tables at the @unicefireland.bsky.social Christmas luncheon, it’s a very special day & our guests are always amazed & overwhelmed at all the work UNICEF do, so from us to you have a wonderful Christmas & if you can afford it donate to UNICEF
December 6, 2024 at 9:47 PM
For past number of years my daughter and I sponsor couple tables at the @unicefireland.bsky.social Christmas luncheon, it’s a very special day & our guests are always amazed & overwhelmed at all the work UNICEF do, so from us to you have a wonderful Christmas & if you can afford it donate to UNICEF