Robert Allen Poet
@robertallenpoet.bsky.social
I write poems, take long walks, and seek beauty everywhere. I'm a poetry coach and tutor. 2x BotN nominee (2024).
New chapbook, "Aphasia" is out from Inkfish Press! $7!
www.robertallenpoet.com
www.x.com/RobertAllen
https://www.inkfishpress.co.uk/aphasia
New chapbook, "Aphasia" is out from Inkfish Press! $7!
www.robertallenpoet.com
www.x.com/RobertAllen
https://www.inkfishpress.co.uk/aphasia
I'm not self -published, I tried that with my first chapbook and it was a lot of work, from typesetting to printing to marketing. Those aren't my skills but I know others who self publish with success.
June 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I'm not self -published, I tried that with my first chapbook and it was a lot of work, from typesetting to printing to marketing. Those aren't my skills but I know others who self publish with success.
It’s a shorter book or pamphlet than a full length book, usually 20-40 pages or so. I like their brevity for organizing around a central theme.
June 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It’s a shorter book or pamphlet than a full length book, usually 20-40 pages or so. I like their brevity for organizing around a central theme.
Oops I forgot. Not very kind of me to not mention someone who translated the poem. It’s Bernard Meares.
May 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Oops I forgot. Not very kind of me to not mention someone who translated the poem. It’s Bernard Meares.
At least I do!
November 23, 2024 at 5:26 AM
At least I do!
Poets have egos as delicate as petals :)
November 23, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Poets have egos as delicate as petals :)
good times
You're calling up my youth!
You're calling up my youth!
November 23, 2024 at 3:48 AM
good times
You're calling up my youth!
You're calling up my youth!
he looks so sullen
November 22, 2024 at 7:23 PM
he looks so sullen
there should be a reality show where people race to see who gets fully actualized first
November 22, 2024 at 5:14 PM
there should be a reality show where people race to see who gets fully actualized first
hmmm.. I feel a binge of Poe stories for myself coming soon
November 22, 2024 at 5:09 PM
hmmm.. I feel a binge of Poe stories for myself coming soon
I hope he enjoys him. Now, I'm going to pull him off the shelf today, and read something scary. I like his writing style a lot. The first poem I really read on my own with pleasure was "The Bells." It got me into poetry for good.
November 22, 2024 at 4:52 PM
I hope he enjoys him. Now, I'm going to pull him off the shelf today, and read something scary. I like his writing style a lot. The first poem I really read on my own with pleasure was "The Bells." It got me into poetry for good.
that's a good point about heart centered writing. I appreciate that kind of writing as maybe the best. I should have said "sentimental", that's what I fear!
November 22, 2024 at 4:48 PM
that's a good point about heart centered writing. I appreciate that kind of writing as maybe the best. I should have said "sentimental", that's what I fear!
Love truth, but pardon error
( he said so many quotable quips and aphorisms)
We must cultivate our garden.
( he said so many quotable quips and aphorisms)
We must cultivate our garden.
November 22, 2024 at 6:26 AM
Love truth, but pardon error
( he said so many quotable quips and aphorisms)
We must cultivate our garden.
( he said so many quotable quips and aphorisms)
We must cultivate our garden.
100%, I agree that it's how it makes us feel, and the others who read it. If it sells a million copies or if you have 10,000 followers, it's still the actual poem that really matters
November 22, 2024 at 6:22 AM
100%, I agree that it's how it makes us feel, and the others who read it. If it sells a million copies or if you have 10,000 followers, it's still the actual poem that really matters
Thanks!
When yours came life was too busy and I'm sorry I didn't around to reading it all, but I'd like to now.
When yours came life was too busy and I'm sorry I didn't around to reading it all, but I'd like to now.
November 22, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Thanks!
When yours came life was too busy and I'm sorry I didn't around to reading it all, but I'd like to now.
When yours came life was too busy and I'm sorry I didn't around to reading it all, but I'd like to now.
I only doubt when my ego gets in the way, and that's often enough for me. I doubt you're mediocre poet, just writing poems when they come puts you high in the game
November 22, 2024 at 6:11 AM
I only doubt when my ego gets in the way, and that's often enough for me. I doubt you're mediocre poet, just writing poems when they come puts you high in the game
Self doubt is the worst thing a poet can have I think, not being to present authentically limits the outcome
November 22, 2024 at 6:01 AM
Self doubt is the worst thing a poet can have I think, not being to present authentically limits the outcome
and I still read him for the creepy-action told so well
November 22, 2024 at 3:48 AM
and I still read him for the creepy-action told so well
When I was that age, I loved Poe for the same reasons, suspense and good story telling, and never a a happy ending.
November 22, 2024 at 3:47 AM
When I was that age, I loved Poe for the same reasons, suspense and good story telling, and never a a happy ending.
The Passion of Joan of Arc
a close up of a woman 's face with her eyes closed .
ALT: a close up of a woman 's face with her eyes closed .
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November 22, 2024 at 3:41 AM
The Passion of Joan of Arc
I’ll have to go read some now
November 21, 2024 at 11:21 PM
I’ll have to go read some now