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I awoke broken-hearted this morning after a dream in which I was revisiting the home of childhood neighbours who had died. I used to call them uncle and aunt even though they weren’t related. They were there for me in so many small ways that shaped me. I miss them and was reminded how much. ->

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"Almost a third (30%) of artistic directors and other creative leaders were educated privately compared with a national average of 7%. More than a third (36%) of the organisations’ chief executives or other executive directors went to private schools"

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No one even believes that opt-out is intended to work. It is just a convenient fig leaf that allows the thieves to pretend that they care while ignoring everyone’s opt-out requests.

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I need Ian McMillan around here. I miss his poetry and morning walks

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Only empty spaces echo other people’s words #micropoetry #poetry

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Visit yourself as only a stranger can Bring gifts of truth, only they could buy #micropoetry #poetry

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That morning we overslept, as if one dream resisted life #poetry #micropoetry

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Really great 🧵 on how we seek information (without AI) and the many (many many many) benefits to that process.

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Find rainbows where you can Even when it’s dark #micropoetry #poetry

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The problem with having a spine like mine is that some days neither sitting, standing, or walking really helps and this transfers pain to everything rise trying to do its best

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I’m coming back to Salford with a new show - tickets here thelowry.com/whats-on/382...

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Look, love. Let’s be having us a romantic candlelit scotch egg supper

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Open today and everyday! The #PoetryByHeart emporium selling badges, booklets, bags and things that don't begin with b but all spotlight #Poetry! #EduSky 🛍️❤️ https://shop.poetrybyheart.org.uk/

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Russia and the US working together to destabilise Europe. 2025 is laying heavy foundation stones

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I’m about to join Squid Games

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If anyone would like to pop along and support a GREAT little bookshop as they move into their new place then Matt Cain is cutting the ribbon at 1pm @robinince.bsky.social @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social

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Woo!

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If you work in the creative industries, please give feedback on this government public consultation on AI and our copyright. ALCS provides help here with answering the questions, and you don’t have to answer every question to submit it. The consultation ends SOON, Feb 25th:

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Rain, like lips against the ear saying nothing and everything you wanted to hear #micropoetry #poetry

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Professional poet here, at your service for Valentine’s Day and informing you that Venus rhymes with penis. You’re welcome. Let the love blossom

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If you like a bit of poetry then it would mean the world to me if you listened to my brief thoughts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...

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I’m all out of Christmas cake and I feel sad

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Time to clampdown on those beatnik poets too

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On the topic of AI being trained on creative work, here's a piece on why an opt-out model doesn't even work (even if it WAS the ethical thing to do): static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc57...

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Big Bird, there’s been a terrible accident

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This is wonderful news and I'm so glad to finally share it – I Am Wolf is on the @carnegiemedals.bsky.social long list! Awoooooooo! 🐺 The fabulous full list for writing and illustration is here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...

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Becoming homeless due to Russian air strikes - bad & sad, you may come and stay. Becoming homeless due to Israeli air strikes - you brought it on yourself, clear off. We are witnessing a grotesque spectacle at the moment www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Today is #DarwinDay, the anniversary of the birth of science superhero Charles Darwin on 12 February 1809. Here's a poem I wrote about one of Darwin's great discoveries; that all life on Earth sprang from just one source. It's taken from SKYBOY AND OTHER STUPENDOUS SCIENCE STORIES. #Evolution

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They stung me before I knew about this, but I’ve changed my subscription and YOU SHOULD TOO I’ve also disabled copilot.

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The latest Read for Empathy collection is released by @empathylabuk.bsky.social tomorrow. With the way the world is heading, we need these books in homes, schools and libraries more than ever before. Please take a look at their site for more information. www.empathylab.uk/RFE-2024

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If you are in London and can go before this run ends on Feb 22nd you have to see Pig Heart Boy at the unicorn theatre. I loved the book and the play was magnificent. Plus the reaction from the school groups in the audience was amazing! #kidlituk

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As you look up each light a star dreaming itself something simpler #micropoetry #blahblahblah

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I want to sob with relief as the door closes hold a candle to the mouth of a cave and see it flicker only under escaping breath sidestep a passing car in the rain and recognise a future made from trust #micropoetry #poetry #poetrysky

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This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this. www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...

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The fit for today is poetry. Loving my new pin and almost feeling like a real poet

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I travel the UK, play many gigs for free, meet many community groups , so many people of all ages and backgrounds , they are progressive and inclusive and seemingly unrepresented by mainstream parties - when did being accepting and progressive become such poison to the mainstream ?

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Free copy of my latest for anyone passing through its opening setting this morning. tompalmer.co.uk/angel-of-grasm…

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Leaf at the window Trembling like an orphaned bird Before the curtains close #poetry #micropoetry #poetrysky

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Each night the lights will go out- this is where hope begins #micropoetry #poetry

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