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James Brinsford

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Manchester United’s latest humiliation captured in a short verse #MUFC @menchesterunited.bsky.social @grimsbytown.bsky.social #poetry #TheFootballPoet #poem #poemoftheday #Grimsby

August 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

It’s #worldpoetryday and I am performing this tonight so thought I’d share with you all. It’s about someone in remission from #cancer who feels fortunate to experience another #spring
#poem #poetry #poetrycommunity #poet #writer #writingcommunity

March 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

Spontaneous #poetry time! Written in minutes after enjoying a choux bin - feedback welcome, especially if you think this is tastier than the pastry! #poem #poet #writing #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity

March 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

Excited by the arrival of #GoodDirt by Charmaine Wilkerson from @gabyyoung.bsky.social @michaeljbooks.bsky.social - can’t wait to start reading #bookblogger #booksky #booklover #booksworthreading

January 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

I have been writing ten-minute tales - #poetry from scratch as a stream of consciousness - this is possibly about someone in a coma with each line being a word longer until its peak and then back again #poem #poet #poetrytwitter #poetrylovers #booksky #poetrycommunity #writing #writer

January 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

Good things come to those who wait - I have been writing ten minute tales in which I see what I can explore poetically in just 10 minutes - here’s today’s effort- all feedback appreciated 💜 #poetry #poet #poem #poetrycommunity #booksky #writing #writingcommunity

January 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

We had 10 minutes sitting in the room at Coleridge Cottage where he wrote his most famous work and in front of the fire, feather quill in hand, this is what came to me #poet #poem #poetrycommunity #romantics #Coleridge

January 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

The fire spits sparks of light,
Clouds clearing from the mind’s eye.
Poetically inspired by history weight,
Through this quill to the page,
Scratching words from the feather,
To bring forth words in Coleridge’s haunt.
A silent prayer for justice done,
Under the eye of Romantic royalty.

#poetry

January 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

Delighted that my first #poem of 2025, called ‘Resolutions’, is being featured on BBC Upload with @chrisarnoldinc.bsky.social on Thursday & Saturday from 6pm - check out BBC Sounds
#poetry #poet #poetrysky #poetrycommunity #writer #writing

January 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

The glory of a Somerset sunrise 🌅
#Somerset #sunrise #sunshine #weather #sun #daybreak @metoffice.bsky.social #somersetlife #winter #wintervibes

January 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

Performing ‘Flood’ at ‘Poetry and Cake’ night in Art Bank. The #poem tackles grief and when the person most affected by the loss has to be the rock for others who are grieving above their own feelings- all feedback welcome (thanks to @bookscovered.bsky.social for clip) #poet #poetry #poem #writing

January 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

Poetry performed. Cake consumed. Earl Grey drunk. Listening to the other #poets with @bookscovered.bsky.social ❤️ #poems #poet #cake #spokenword #poetrycommunity

January 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

First #spokenword #poetry performance of the year, tonight. Poetry and #cake seems the perfect combo - come along if in the vicinity #poet #poems #openmic #somerset

January 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

Creepy gate or rays of hope?

#creepy #horror #gateway #rayofhope #glastonbury #somerset #photooftheday #blackandwhite #photosky #photography

January 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

It’s snowtime! ⛄️ ❄️
#snow #snowfall #blizzard #weather #Somerset #snowing @bbcweather.bsky.social @bbcsomerset.bsky.social

January 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

What better way to start 2025 than by reading one of the best of 2024 - and at a great price! Make sure you add @jenniegauthor.bsky.social #TheListOfSuspiciousThings to your basket #booksky #booklover @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social #bookblogger #BooksWorthReading #booktok

January 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

Resolutions is my first #poem of 2025 - would love to hear your thoughts on it #poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writingcommunity #booksky @poetrysociety.bsky.social

January 2, 2025 at 10:37 AM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

In 2025 let’s all be a bit more Paddington #HappyNewYear #NewYear #HNY #NewYearsDay #NewYearsDay2025 @bookscovered.bsky.social

January 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

New Year’s Eve resolution - eat as many nut-filled chocolates as possible for the rest of the year with @bookscovered.bsky.social - which do you choose first?
#chocolate #NYE #NewYearsEve #NewYearsEve2024 #HappyNewYear

December 31, 2024 at 11:53 AM

James Brinsford

@jamesbrinsford.bsky.social

I wrote this #poem called ‘Father (at) Christmas’ about that certain person who believes they can relax and let the magic happen - let me know your thoughts #poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #christmas @poetrysociety.bsky.social #booksky #poetrylovers