Glenn Barker
@rotherwrites.bsky.social
[My words] "are shut up tight inside themselves like boxes, yet they would open up, unfolding quite wonderfully, if only" [I could interest them], Sylvia Plath
I have a proposed publisher feature due to air shortly Debbie (hoping I haven't jinxed it by saying that). I'll post it here when it does appear. 💚
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I have a proposed publisher feature due to air shortly Debbie (hoping I haven't jinxed it by saying that). I'll post it here when it does appear. 💚
That's lovely to hear Whozza 😎
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
That's lovely to hear Whozza 😎
Thank you for this unexpected boost Debbie. I am touched that you refer to my writing 'with originality, truth and verve'. Finding all three has taken five years.
The showcase you highlighted was quite a while ago; it comes from what I'd call my scattergun period: trying everything and anything! 💚
The showcase you highlighted was quite a while ago; it comes from what I'd call my scattergun period: trying everything and anything! 💚
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thank you for this unexpected boost Debbie. I am touched that you refer to my writing 'with originality, truth and verve'. Finding all three has taken five years.
The showcase you highlighted was quite a while ago; it comes from what I'd call my scattergun period: trying everything and anything! 💚
The showcase you highlighted was quite a while ago; it comes from what I'd call my scattergun period: trying everything and anything! 💚
Yes, Debra is an insightful and enthusiastic supporter and contributor to the #PoemsAbout community. 🔥
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Yes, Debra is an insightful and enthusiastic supporter and contributor to the #PoemsAbout community. 🔥
Hello, and welcome to #PoemsAbout. Yes, Alan is taking time out, but the community is very much alive, and busy liking, commenting and reposting the weekly Friday theme. Join us if you feel inspired. 🔥
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hello, and welcome to #PoemsAbout. Yes, Alan is taking time out, but the community is very much alive, and busy liking, commenting and reposting the weekly Friday theme. Join us if you feel inspired. 🔥
Yes, this week is #LockedDoors.
I'm sure another prompt will arrive before the 14th.
I'm sure another prompt will arrive before the 14th.
November 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Yes, this week is #LockedDoors.
I'm sure another prompt will arrive before the 14th.
I'm sure another prompt will arrive before the 14th.
Echoing that theme of mannequin, these three have most definitely flat-lined for me. The colour has completely drained out of them.
November 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Echoing that theme of mannequin, these three have most definitely flat-lined for me. The colour has completely drained out of them.
It is a harrowing image Stace. Speak these things and their power over you is diminished.
November 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It is a harrowing image Stace. Speak these things and their power over you is diminished.
Thank you Debra. I try to find something each week in replies to reflect the underlying psychic energy and direction.
Ack, just muddling along like everyone.
Ack, just muddling along like everyone.
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Thank you Debra. I try to find something each week in replies to reflect the underlying psychic energy and direction.
Ack, just muddling along like everyone.
Ack, just muddling along like everyone.
Ooh! Sounds like it might be 'fun'! 😎
November 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Ooh! Sounds like it might be 'fun'! 😎
Yes, we are wired to find trust. The magicians are always there.
November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Yes, we are wired to find trust. The magicians are always there.
I recognise the former (I have two daughters). I have a hint of the latter (one daughter trained as a paediatric nurse). 💚
November 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I recognise the former (I have two daughters). I have a hint of the latter (one daughter trained as a paediatric nurse). 💚