John White
@johncraigwhite.bsky.social
🇺🇦 Poet, nature lover, Oxfordshire-based, County Derry native.
Magma Poetry Prize 2024, Commended.
iOTA Shot Awards Winner 2023 for Attachments (Templar, June 2024): https://templarpoetry.com/collections/templar-pamphlets-1/products/attachments
Magma Poetry Prize 2024, Commended.
iOTA Shot Awards Winner 2023 for Attachments (Templar, June 2024): https://templarpoetry.com/collections/templar-pamphlets-1/products/attachments
Some really good stuff in the latest edition of Acumen (112), including this one from my old colleague from Oxford Stanza 2 and Poetryworthhearing - Kathleen McPhilemy.
July 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Some really good stuff in the latest edition of Acumen (112), including this one from my old colleague from Oxford Stanza 2 and Poetryworthhearing - Kathleen McPhilemy.
My copy of Issue 35 of Under the Radar just popped through my letterbox, and there it is, in print, to lift the spirit. And among such good company!
July 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
My copy of Issue 35 of Under the Radar just popped through my letterbox, and there it is, in print, to lift the spirit. And among such good company!
Really pleased to get one of my own pieces into this edition, a poem about the day my mother died. Many thanks to the team at Under the Radar.
July 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Really pleased to get one of my own pieces into this edition, a poem about the day my mother died. Many thanks to the team at Under the Radar.
Farewell, Michael Longley. One if the true greats.
January 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Farewell, Michael Longley. One if the true greats.
Great night yesterday in Steeple Aston's pub for my pamphlet launch. Thanks to all who came.
January 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Great night yesterday in Steeple Aston's pub for my pamphlet launch. Thanks to all who came.
Coming up soon in North Oxon. something to blow away the January Blues. All welcome.
January 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Coming up soon in North Oxon. something to blow away the January Blues. All welcome.
For New Year, here's typically lightly-worn wisdom from one of the greatest poets of any age (Elizabeth Bishop) on the point of art, writing etc. ...This.
January 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
For New Year, here's typically lightly-worn wisdom from one of the greatest poets of any age (Elizabeth Bishop) on the point of art, writing etc. ...This.
Are you stuck in that dead zone between Xmas and New Year, wondering what life's all about? Why not pick up a classic, like this one, a madcap yarn both gently philosophical and VERY funny. Its author grew up in the same street as my father's father, in Strabane. (I wrote a poem about that once.)
December 30, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Are you stuck in that dead zone between Xmas and New Year, wondering what life's all about? Why not pick up a classic, like this one, a madcap yarn both gently philosophical and VERY funny. Its author grew up in the same street as my father's father, in Strabane. (I wrote a poem about that once.)
Coming next month, to beat the January Blues ...
December 11, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Coming next month, to beat the January Blues ...
Choose 20 books that have influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 3/20
#BookSky
Day 3/20
#BookSky
December 10, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Choose 20 books that have influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 3/20
#BookSky
Day 3/20
#BookSky
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
#Books
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
December 7, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
#Books
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
💙📚
#BookChallenge
#Books
#BookSky
💙📚
#BookChallenge
December 7, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky
💙📚
#BookChallenge
#Books
#BookSky
💙📚
#BookChallenge
Here's a poem from last night (by Harry Man) that really made me smile. Apologies to any Ed Sheeran fans out there...
December 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Here's a poem from last night (by Harry Man) that really made me smile. Apologies to any Ed Sheeran fans out there...
Does this poem resonate with anyone? (Nowadays, when I walk round our village, people ask, 'Where's your dog?'
November 21, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Does this poem resonate with anyone? (Nowadays, when I walk round our village, people ask, 'Where's your dog?'
Just discovered John Glenday recently - what a good poet! This, from The Golden Mean' ...
November 21, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Just discovered John Glenday recently - what a good poet! This, from The Golden Mean' ...
Alas I got to work before the snow started falling. Wonder how many pupils turn up on this Ethan Frome kind of day.
November 19, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Alas I got to work before the snow started falling. Wonder how many pupils turn up on this Ethan Frome kind of day.
Only just started reading my latest Magma (90). Here's a fine poem from Jane Clarke to close the day.
November 18, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Only just started reading my latest Magma (90). Here's a fine poem from Jane Clarke to close the day.
What a beautiful November morning. The kites will be along soon. Time for a cuppa.
November 17, 2024 at 11:34 AM
What a beautiful November morning. The kites will be along soon. Time for a cuppa.
I love coming across small gems, like this one by Katharine Towers.
November 16, 2024 at 9:01 PM
I love coming across small gems, like this one by Katharine Towers.
Here's one I wrote back at the start of the year. It was commended in this year's Magma Poetry Award (short poem section).
November 16, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Here's one I wrote back at the start of the year. It was commended in this year's Magma Poetry Award (short poem section).
Not always this stern looking
November 15, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Not always this stern looking
Just joined Bluesky last night. Goodbye to 'X'. For my post, here is my pamphlet published in June. Will be reading from this at various venues, or you can check the audio recordings on the Templar website. Picture is Sheephaven Bay, Donegal, painted by my sister.
November 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Just joined Bluesky last night. Goodbye to 'X'. For my post, here is my pamphlet published in June. Will be reading from this at various venues, or you can check the audio recordings on the Templar website. Picture is Sheephaven Bay, Donegal, painted by my sister.