Paul Ilechko
@pilechko.bsky.social
Poet, cyclist. Occasional songwriter. Author of 'Fragmentation and Volta' (Gnashing Teeth Press, Feb 2025) and 'Post Moby' (Sheila-Na-Gig, 2026). Reader for Marrow Magazine.
I wish I were able to vote in the NYC mayoral election. Because they have ranked choice voting, I could have Paperboy Love Prince as my #1 choice, and Zohran Mamdani as my #2 😂
June 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I wish I were able to vote in the NYC mayoral election. Because they have ranked choice voting, I could have Paperboy Love Prince as my #1 choice, and Zohran Mamdani as my #2 😂
My poem The Night Watch in the new issue of Chiron Review.
June 23, 2025 at 12:04 AM
My poem The Night Watch in the new issue of Chiron Review.
One of three poems I have in the new issue of Pirene's Fountain
June 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
One of three poems I have in the new issue of Pirene's Fountain
Apparently the best way to deal w. global warning is via conspicuous consumption. Thanks, Grauniad.
www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20...
www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20...
Beat the heat: 14 expert tips for keeping cool in hot weather
As the weather forecast predicts temperatures above 30, experts share tips on how to keep cool, from what to wear to anti-chafing essentials
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Apparently the best way to deal w. global warning is via conspicuous consumption. Thanks, Grauniad.
www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20...
www.theguardian.com/thefilter/20...
New poem at Twin Bird Review. www.twinbirdreview.com/issue-31--su...
June 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New poem at Twin Bird Review. www.twinbirdreview.com/issue-31--su...
Poem in the new edition of Hiram Poetry Review
June 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Poem in the new edition of Hiram Poetry Review
New poem up at Palette Poetry (www.palettepoetry.com)
June 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
New poem up at Palette Poetry (www.palettepoetry.com)
Got my copy of the new issue of Steam Ticket, containing my poem "Missing a Sister".
May 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Got my copy of the new issue of Steam Ticket, containing my poem "Missing a Sister".
Pleased to have my poem "There are Birds that Move Through Time" published by Pangyrus
May 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Pleased to have my poem "There are Birds that Move Through Time" published by Pangyrus
Reposted by Paul Ilechko
TANK vs TESLA
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
May 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
TANK vs TESLA
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"
- WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank
From one of the most underrated bands ever: youtu.be/WjVfOPHiZLA?...
The Fire Show - Dollar and Cent Supplicants
YouTube video by Ppiggy12
youtu.be
April 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
From one of the most underrated bands ever: youtu.be/WjVfOPHiZLA?...
Today's random chunk of joy: youtu.be/YL3iHhERWJw?...
Waxahatchee - "Right Back to It" (feat. MJ Lenderman)
YouTube video by Waxahatchee
youtu.be
April 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Today's random chunk of joy: youtu.be/YL3iHhERWJw?...
I never knew that Trump was a musician, but apparently he can play the bukelele
April 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I never knew that Trump was a musician, but apparently he can play the bukelele
This track is hilarious.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez3c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez3c...
The Indelicates - New Art For The People
YouTube video by therockromantic
www.youtube.com
April 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This track is hilarious.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez3c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez3c...
April 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Today's random hit: youtu.be/0Do6YTd7e6Q?...
No Regrets
YouTube video by Karl Blau - Topic
youtu.be
April 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Today's random hit: youtu.be/0Do6YTd7e6Q?...
Amazing track: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r6Z...
Two Tongues
YouTube video by Mariee Sioux - Topic
www.youtube.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Amazing track: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r6Z...
New poems up at White Wall Review, here's one of them. whitewallreview.com/two-poems-3/
April 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
New poems up at White Wall Review, here's one of them. whitewallreview.com/two-poems-3/
One of my favorite songs ever popped up today: youtu.be/kBOaLjtR4mw?...
Portishead - The Rip
YouTube video by PortisheadVEVO
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
One of my favorite songs ever popped up today: youtu.be/kBOaLjtR4mw?...
Reposted by Paul Ilechko
A Trump-appointed judge in Texas has granted a TRO in a habeas case to block deportation of a class of Venezuelan immigrants under Alien Enemy Act.
April 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
A Trump-appointed judge in Texas has granted a TRO in a habeas case to block deportation of a class of Venezuelan immigrants under Alien Enemy Act.
I mean, nothing is going to happen, but it's good to see her doing something. At least try to show how corrupt he is.
I'm calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors—all while working people and small businesses paid the price.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping?
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I mean, nothing is going to happen, but it's good to see her doing something. At least try to show how corrupt he is.
Another amazing deep track: youtu.be/2MKgTYyjNXM?...
Eleventh Dream Day - The Blindside
YouTube video by puddlecity lowlife
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Another amazing deep track: youtu.be/2MKgTYyjNXM?...
Today's song: youtu.be/dIFgJixVPhg?...
The Delines - Drowning In Plain Sight
YouTube video by The Delines
youtu.be
April 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Today's song: youtu.be/dIFgJixVPhg?...