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ianbrownlie.bsky.social
Time to get back on #track with @thetoypress.bsky.social's #WordOfTheWeek. Or is it?

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Do You Really Want to Get Back on Track? Like a train tied to stations, in the same old locations, always on fixed durations, with no chance of vacation. Is there not some temptation to resist this stagnation? Perhaps instead take advantage of coming off the rails. Glide over the countryside, towards a port. Chug up to a ferry, and take a trip overseas. Join a traffic jam and blare your superior train horn, then break free and pick up speed. Do the locomotive in a town you don't know the name of. Head deep underground. Take flight, if you can, or simply jump up and feel the air step aside as you rise. And then, one day, return to your rails. Or don't.
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
thetoypress.bsky.social
Thank you for all your supportive comments on our post yesterday.

Here is your #wordoftheweek!

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November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
Thanks to @thetoypress.bsky.social for their #WordOfTheWeek #Spark. Here's where my brain went this week:

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Super-disappointing Lightning Lady and Water Man went out on their first date. She bolted there quite early, but he flowed in rather late. He dampened down her glow talking of his best friend the shark. “This isn’t working out,” she said. “I just don’t feel a spark.”
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
shaunjexauthor.bsky.social
I tried to conjure up a fairy tale in response to the #wordoftheweek from @thetoypress.bsky.social . I hope you all enjoy it.

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A Winter’s Tale Once, on a cold winter evening After darkness blanketed the sky An old woman recited the words Of a fairy tale she’d heard as a child Each word of the story was a spark A glimmer that floated about the room “I’ll catch them in a jar,” she said And they will light my house until spring!” But light is meant for sharing So she told one tale, and then another Crafting lanterns with her words Before scattering them through the woods Once, on a cold winter evening After darkness blanketed the sky A child found lights amidst the snow Illuminating the winding path back home © Shaun Jex
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
thetoypress.bsky.social
Here is your #wordoftheweek!

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November 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
rburrows.bsky.social
Dear #PoemsAbout #PromptCombo and poetry friends - you normally see my adult poetry on Bluesky. If you would like to find out more about my children’s stuff, please check this out! 😊 #kidlituk #kidlit #writingforchildren Thanks @littlethoughtspress.com #interview
November 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
My final ticket to scaryness.com on the Poetry Express. The spookiest of all #poetry forms: the villanelle! Mine is called, errr, Villainelle.

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Villainelle (a villanelle) I put a spell on her and him – And you? Yes, you’re enchanted too. Your chances of escape are slim. The future now is looking grim. Your friends they didn’t have a clue I put a spell on her and him. The magic fills you to the brim – There’s really nothing you can do, Your chances of escape are slim. The panic through your mind will swim. You’re frozen to the spot, it’s true, I put a spell on her and him. You’ll tear my enemies limb from limb, Now I control this trusty crew. Your chances of escape are slim. Three minions bending to my whim Will now my villainous bidding do. I put a spell on her and him, Your chances of escape are slim.
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
Here's the second of three #poems I have on the spooky #ChildrensPoetry website scaryness.com. #HappyHalloween!

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A Devilish Limerick There was a young demon from Hades Who did nothing but drive his Mercedes The Devil said, “Son, I hate spoiling your fun, But at least could you eat a few babies?”
October 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
One of three #poems I have on this scary(ish) #ChildrensPoetry website. #HappyHalloween!

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The Lionsies and the Tigerlings The Lionsies and the Tigerlings had just the cutest names. The Lionsies and the Tigerlings had quite the softest manes. The Lionsies and the Tigerlings are such a playful bunch. The Lionsies and the Tigerlings would still eat your arm for lunch.
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
It's nearly #Halloween so perhaps not surprising that
@thetoypress.bsky.social's #WordOfTheWeek #Back took me in a slightly spooky direction!

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The Egg Here at the end of the room in the gloom as I bend by my leg is an egg. Nobody knows why it's there they don't care why it glows and how come there's a hum. This eerie sound like a spell from the shell floats around everywhere in the air. I hear a tap. What is hiding inside? Rap-rap-rap and again and again! Then the shell splits and I jump my heart thumps. And my wits! Things go black. IT IS BACK.
October 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
thetoypress.bsky.social
Hello, here is your #wordoftheweek!

Apologies for the brief pause in words of the week - our designer (aka husband) is juggling a full-time job and a university course at the moment so his time is very limited!

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October 27, 2025 at 7:10 AM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
There was some stopping and starting on this one so didn't think I'd end up posting it at all. Glad to get the #Sub above the surface.
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The Green Submarine Captain Kim dived down deep into the ocean In her green submarine called ‘The Gherkin in Motion’. Weaving past whales with the help of Ed 2, Who steered the sub like a foot guides a shoe. The Gherkin sped on ‘til it reached the sea bed. From a map in her lap, Captain Kim calmly read: “At the great anchor, turn sharply north-west.” Ed 2 said “Aye aye!” and pressed on with their quest. Past anglerfish, tuna and even a shark, They gunned for a tunnel disguised by the dark. The sub reappeared in a shower of light As before them appeared a mythic delight. The Gherkin in Motion was a sub full of glee: A glittering city submerged by the sea! Their eyes bulged out wide like a great Praying Mantis. Captain Kim and Ed 2 had discovered Atlantis!
October 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
kaymedway.bsky.social
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October 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
thetoypress.bsky.social
Hello, here is your #wordoftheweek!

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October 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
My edible offering for @thetoypress.bsky.social #WordOfTheWeek #Bake.

It's a little late as I didn't hear the oven timer go off, and after cutting off the burnt edges only a limerick was left.

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There once was a baker from Goring Whose cakes were a little bit boring He baked rainbow iced buns And stacked them high as twelve suns Which people had more trouble ignoring
October 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
Happy #NationalPoetryDay! Let's #Play with 'The Ball'.

And in video form: www.youtube.com/shorts/2rUEf...

First published in the Dirigible Balloon by @northernjim.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #WritingForChildren #PoetryCommunity #PoetryForKids #KidLit
The Ball by Ian Brownlie The ball moves quickly through the air, Surprising Dwight, who, unaware, Is standing (sadly) in its way, Soon to find it’s not his day.
October 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
franmoldaschl.bsky.social
Re-sharing an old poem for this because it fits the theme and the seasonal vibes.

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A screenshot of a poem which reads: INTERGENERATIONAL RECIPE Take apples, Crumble topping, Lashings of autumn spice. Bake until Golden topped, then Gold-topped again, Pour on cream. Taste summer meadows And promised snow days. A balanced meal, Suspended between seasons And devoured with ready spoons.
September 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
thetoypress.bsky.social
Hello, here is your #wordoftheweek!

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September 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
shaunjexauthor.bsky.social
Thanks to @thetoypress.bsky.social for another wonderful #wordoftheweek !

Here's my poem.

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September 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
I've gone early with @thetoypress.bsky.social #WordOfTheWeek #Wrap

Early era hip-hop and far, far too early for Christmas.

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Wrapper's Delight Weeeeeeeeell... My name's Ian B and I'm here to write About my plans on Christmas Eve night Have I wrapped my presents? Not quite. I'm staying up late, but it's all right The Christmas tree is shining bright And it's a last-minute Yule wrapper's delight!
September 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
thetoypress.bsky.social
Hello, here is your #wordoftheweek!

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September 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
Very pleased to have a few scary poems boarding The Poetry Express. A whole bunch of fantastic writers along for the ride by the looks of it! scaryness.com/new-poems-no...

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Picture of a "Ticket to Scary-ness on The Poetry Express (Scary poems for children, with a sprinkle of fun). scaryness.com"
September 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
thetoypress.bsky.social
Hello, here is your #wordoftheweek!

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September 15, 2025 at 7:35 AM
ianbrownlie.bsky.social
Thanks @thetoypress.bsky.social!

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The Word ‘Smooth’ Loses All Meaning Smooth sailing Smooth the way Smooth talker, whaddya say? Smooth over Smooth down Smooth some feathers, soothe that frown Smooth out Smooth as milk The course of true love? Smooth like silk Smoothies! give that fruity hit Smooth-tongued devil, take the rough with it Smooth operator Smooth as glass Smooth like butter Smooth as a baby’s...bottom
September 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
thetoypress.bsky.social
Hello, here is your #wordoftheweek!

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September 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM