Cody James
@wordsbycodyjames.bsky.social
Pinned
life is imprinting its values
all over my face
like tattoos in the sun
find your design under the
breath of the one
who holds the inscribing pen
if ever you do not like what
has come to life on your dying
skin, you can cut out
the undesired piece and
replace it with something
more enjoyable
#poetry
all over my face
like tattoos in the sun
find your design under the
breath of the one
who holds the inscribing pen
if ever you do not like what
has come to life on your dying
skin, you can cut out
the undesired piece and
replace it with something
more enjoyable
#poetry
life is imprinting its values
all over my face
like tattoos in the sun
find your design under the
breath of the one
who holds the inscribing pen
if ever you do not like what
has come to life on your dying
skin, you can cut out
the undesired piece and
replace it with something
more enjoyable
#poetry
all over my face
like tattoos in the sun
find your design under the
breath of the one
who holds the inscribing pen
if ever you do not like what
has come to life on your dying
skin, you can cut out
the undesired piece and
replace it with something
more enjoyable
#poetry
September 22, 2026 at 10:37 AM
life is imprinting its values
all over my face
like tattoos in the sun
find your design under the
breath of the one
who holds the inscribing pen
if ever you do not like what
has come to life on your dying
skin, you can cut out
the undesired piece and
replace it with something
more enjoyable
#poetry
all over my face
like tattoos in the sun
find your design under the
breath of the one
who holds the inscribing pen
if ever you do not like what
has come to life on your dying
skin, you can cut out
the undesired piece and
replace it with something
more enjoyable
#poetry
it is so good to see you again
i have been on a pilgrimage
one that has found me both at
the most inner space of the heart
as well as the very edge of the world
one can find the entire spread of
life in between these two pillars,
the pillars which hold all that stands
between sun and moon
#poetry
i have been on a pilgrimage
one that has found me both at
the most inner space of the heart
as well as the very edge of the world
one can find the entire spread of
life in between these two pillars,
the pillars which hold all that stands
between sun and moon
#poetry
September 19, 2026 at 12:50 PM
it is so good to see you again
i have been on a pilgrimage
one that has found me both at
the most inner space of the heart
as well as the very edge of the world
one can find the entire spread of
life in between these two pillars,
the pillars which hold all that stands
between sun and moon
#poetry
i have been on a pilgrimage
one that has found me both at
the most inner space of the heart
as well as the very edge of the world
one can find the entire spread of
life in between these two pillars,
the pillars which hold all that stands
between sun and moon
#poetry
in some massive way i am
part of world’s mess
where once i began to act as broom
and dust pan and then trash can,
eager to rid of any debris
now i see the pile of discarded things
only wants and needs to be loved
just as a shiny new piece of jewelry
dust and glimmer are all contained within
#poetry
part of world’s mess
where once i began to act as broom
and dust pan and then trash can,
eager to rid of any debris
now i see the pile of discarded things
only wants and needs to be loved
just as a shiny new piece of jewelry
dust and glimmer are all contained within
#poetry
September 16, 2026 at 10:34 AM
in some massive way i am
part of world’s mess
where once i began to act as broom
and dust pan and then trash can,
eager to rid of any debris
now i see the pile of discarded things
only wants and needs to be loved
just as a shiny new piece of jewelry
dust and glimmer are all contained within
#poetry
part of world’s mess
where once i began to act as broom
and dust pan and then trash can,
eager to rid of any debris
now i see the pile of discarded things
only wants and needs to be loved
just as a shiny new piece of jewelry
dust and glimmer are all contained within
#poetry
sure, you can look in my eye
are you ready for what you may see?
below pink and white layers
you will find deepest blue
something for ocean to study
in this place i have made a home, someplace to lay away
if you are kind i can extend an invite
if you are cruel you can bust the door
down
#poetry
are you ready for what you may see?
below pink and white layers
you will find deepest blue
something for ocean to study
in this place i have made a home, someplace to lay away
if you are kind i can extend an invite
if you are cruel you can bust the door
down
#poetry
September 15, 2026 at 10:46 AM
sure, you can look in my eye
are you ready for what you may see?
below pink and white layers
you will find deepest blue
something for ocean to study
in this place i have made a home, someplace to lay away
if you are kind i can extend an invite
if you are cruel you can bust the door
down
#poetry
are you ready for what you may see?
below pink and white layers
you will find deepest blue
something for ocean to study
in this place i have made a home, someplace to lay away
if you are kind i can extend an invite
if you are cruel you can bust the door
down
#poetry
you flew away
deep into cold morning sky
permeate layered understanding
pierced veil of possibility
how did you know where to go?
i’ve not found my way
i am feeling around in the dark
pressing the walls
searching for a secret key
i did not see you find yours
but still you unlocked your door
#poetry
deep into cold morning sky
permeate layered understanding
pierced veil of possibility
how did you know where to go?
i’ve not found my way
i am feeling around in the dark
pressing the walls
searching for a secret key
i did not see you find yours
but still you unlocked your door
#poetry
September 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM
you flew away
deep into cold morning sky
permeate layered understanding
pierced veil of possibility
how did you know where to go?
i’ve not found my way
i am feeling around in the dark
pressing the walls
searching for a secret key
i did not see you find yours
but still you unlocked your door
#poetry
deep into cold morning sky
permeate layered understanding
pierced veil of possibility
how did you know where to go?
i’ve not found my way
i am feeling around in the dark
pressing the walls
searching for a secret key
i did not see you find yours
but still you unlocked your door
#poetry
up late but still enamored
clock says one thing
heart says another
who will i follow today?
often betraying that
pumping vessel, often
at feet of ticking arms
today i will see what happens
when i allow truth to
speak thru actions
it’s easy to fall into beggars
trap but what is there
for you?
#poetry
clock says one thing
heart says another
who will i follow today?
often betraying that
pumping vessel, often
at feet of ticking arms
today i will see what happens
when i allow truth to
speak thru actions
it’s easy to fall into beggars
trap but what is there
for you?
#poetry
September 10, 2026 at 11:34 AM
up late but still enamored
clock says one thing
heart says another
who will i follow today?
often betraying that
pumping vessel, often
at feet of ticking arms
today i will see what happens
when i allow truth to
speak thru actions
it’s easy to fall into beggars
trap but what is there
for you?
#poetry
clock says one thing
heart says another
who will i follow today?
often betraying that
pumping vessel, often
at feet of ticking arms
today i will see what happens
when i allow truth to
speak thru actions
it’s easy to fall into beggars
trap but what is there
for you?
#poetry
Reposted by Cody James
Trail view from the weekend.
#ThickTrunkTuesday #photography #nature #hiking #scape #treescape #forest #VancouverIsland #trees #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky
#ThickTrunkTuesday #photography #nature #hiking #scape #treescape #forest #VancouverIsland #trees #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky
September 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Trail view from the weekend.
#ThickTrunkTuesday #photography #nature #hiking #scape #treescape #forest #VancouverIsland #trees #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky
#ThickTrunkTuesday #photography #nature #hiking #scape #treescape #forest #VancouverIsland #trees #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky
all alone i find myself in placid corners
all alone i find myself wondering why
all alone i find myself searching for better
all alone i find myself extending my reach
all alone i find myself knowing the answer
all alone i find myself courting truth
all alone i find myself becoming myself
#poetry
all alone i find myself wondering why
all alone i find myself searching for better
all alone i find myself extending my reach
all alone i find myself knowing the answer
all alone i find myself courting truth
all alone i find myself becoming myself
#poetry
September 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
all alone i find myself in placid corners
all alone i find myself wondering why
all alone i find myself searching for better
all alone i find myself extending my reach
all alone i find myself knowing the answer
all alone i find myself courting truth
all alone i find myself becoming myself
#poetry
all alone i find myself wondering why
all alone i find myself searching for better
all alone i find myself extending my reach
all alone i find myself knowing the answer
all alone i find myself courting truth
all alone i find myself becoming myself
#poetry
Reposted by Cody James
September 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
look up
what looks back at you?
a dark morning sky
or that late-night party which
only happens after everyone is
asleep
look down
can you envision what is beneath
you?
there are entire worlds which know
you but remain hidden from your
simple human eyes
will you choose to love them
anyway?
#poetry
what looks back at you?
a dark morning sky
or that late-night party which
only happens after everyone is
asleep
look down
can you envision what is beneath
you?
there are entire worlds which know
you but remain hidden from your
simple human eyes
will you choose to love them
anyway?
#poetry
September 8, 2026 at 10:46 AM
look up
what looks back at you?
a dark morning sky
or that late-night party which
only happens after everyone is
asleep
look down
can you envision what is beneath
you?
there are entire worlds which know
you but remain hidden from your
simple human eyes
will you choose to love them
anyway?
#poetry
what looks back at you?
a dark morning sky
or that late-night party which
only happens after everyone is
asleep
look down
can you envision what is beneath
you?
there are entire worlds which know
you but remain hidden from your
simple human eyes
will you choose to love them
anyway?
#poetry
today sinks below endeavoring wings
some day we will remember them
and they will uplift us once more
with this pampering our hearts, are
we able to forge our own way?
i no longer wish to travel cleanly
paved roads • grab my scythe, cut the
path in which no soul has thought to go
#poetry #poem
some day we will remember them
and they will uplift us once more
with this pampering our hearts, are
we able to forge our own way?
i no longer wish to travel cleanly
paved roads • grab my scythe, cut the
path in which no soul has thought to go
#poetry #poem
September 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM
deep in desert you can find water
deep in ocean you can find sand
the only difference i see
is the amount of sun which shines in each
can you come to a conclusion here?
life is a flip flop roller coaster with no seat restraint
loop de loops at razor speed
tunnels of time to swallow you whole
#poetry
deep in ocean you can find sand
the only difference i see
is the amount of sun which shines in each
can you come to a conclusion here?
life is a flip flop roller coaster with no seat restraint
loop de loops at razor speed
tunnels of time to swallow you whole
#poetry
September 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
deep in desert you can find water
deep in ocean you can find sand
the only difference i see
is the amount of sun which shines in each
can you come to a conclusion here?
life is a flip flop roller coaster with no seat restraint
loop de loops at razor speed
tunnels of time to swallow you whole
#poetry
deep in ocean you can find sand
the only difference i see
is the amount of sun which shines in each
can you come to a conclusion here?
life is a flip flop roller coaster with no seat restraint
loop de loops at razor speed
tunnels of time to swallow you whole
#poetry
dive into deserted lands where you
forgot your pack with all the things
you brought before you left home
much care went into each item as space was limited, hard decisions had been
made into what was coming with
you • now that this bag is lost, the only
choice you have is to find yourself
#poetry
forgot your pack with all the things
you brought before you left home
much care went into each item as space was limited, hard decisions had been
made into what was coming with
you • now that this bag is lost, the only
choice you have is to find yourself
#poetry
September 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
dive into deserted lands where you
forgot your pack with all the things
you brought before you left home
much care went into each item as space was limited, hard decisions had been
made into what was coming with
you • now that this bag is lost, the only
choice you have is to find yourself
#poetry
forgot your pack with all the things
you brought before you left home
much care went into each item as space was limited, hard decisions had been
made into what was coming with
you • now that this bag is lost, the only
choice you have is to find yourself
#poetry
open your eyes and paint the day
leave nothing untouched
lay no tarp on the floor
that too needs a fresh coating
each inch of city will soon
be covered • windows from the house inside me only reveal the void
it’s nice to visit, but soon i find myself desiring to return to the fire
#poetry #poem
leave nothing untouched
lay no tarp on the floor
that too needs a fresh coating
each inch of city will soon
be covered • windows from the house inside me only reveal the void
it’s nice to visit, but soon i find myself desiring to return to the fire
#poetry #poem
September 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Reposted by Cody James
Residual raindrops trickle
in palpation of mirrored anxiety
please just come back, talk to me
a request placed somewhere unseen
unless you know this exists
and this is a version
that's made you keen
I can't be what you need
but how I wish I could set you free
#poetry
in palpation of mirrored anxiety
please just come back, talk to me
a request placed somewhere unseen
unless you know this exists
and this is a version
that's made you keen
I can't be what you need
but how I wish I could set you free
#poetry
September 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Residual raindrops trickle
in palpation of mirrored anxiety
please just come back, talk to me
a request placed somewhere unseen
unless you know this exists
and this is a version
that's made you keen
I can't be what you need
but how I wish I could set you free
#poetry
in palpation of mirrored anxiety
please just come back, talk to me
a request placed somewhere unseen
unless you know this exists
and this is a version
that's made you keen
I can't be what you need
but how I wish I could set you free
#poetry
Reposted by Cody James
September 4, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Reposted by Cody James
The universe
Unfolding
Like a king-size
Fitted sheet
As it should
Having very little
To do with the matter
The quantum mechanics
Of a flowery pattern
Not helping at all
Bedroom at best
A psychotic spaceship
With hospital corners
Waiting for a captain
Brave enough to sleep
#poetry
#writing
Unfolding
Like a king-size
Fitted sheet
As it should
Having very little
To do with the matter
The quantum mechanics
Of a flowery pattern
Not helping at all
Bedroom at best
A psychotic spaceship
With hospital corners
Waiting for a captain
Brave enough to sleep
#poetry
#writing
September 2, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Reposted by Cody James
This dog and cat take turns giving each other paw massages, showing that interspecies friendship can look a lot like mutual grooming.
September 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM
This dog and cat take turns giving each other paw massages, showing that interspecies friendship can look a lot like mutual grooming.
Reposted by Cody James
When tomorrow becomes today
the future will have arrived
Time is funny that way
It drops in
whether we are ready or not
No clever manipulations
of the space/time continuum
can bend or deflect
the clock on the wall
that holds dominion
over us all
#FromOneLine #bravewrite #poem #poetry #amwriting
the future will have arrived
Time is funny that way
It drops in
whether we are ready or not
No clever manipulations
of the space/time continuum
can bend or deflect
the clock on the wall
that holds dominion
over us all
#FromOneLine #bravewrite #poem #poetry #amwriting
September 2, 2026 at 12:38 AM
When tomorrow becomes today
the future will have arrived
Time is funny that way
It drops in
whether we are ready or not
No clever manipulations
of the space/time continuum
can bend or deflect
the clock on the wall
that holds dominion
over us all
#FromOneLine #bravewrite #poem #poetry #amwriting
the future will have arrived
Time is funny that way
It drops in
whether we are ready or not
No clever manipulations
of the space/time continuum
can bend or deflect
the clock on the wall
that holds dominion
over us all
#FromOneLine #bravewrite #poem #poetry #amwriting
Reposted by Cody James
Holloway.
A ancient route through the wood by foot & packhorse.
A ancient route through the wood by foot & packhorse.
September 2, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Holloway.
A ancient route through the wood by foot & packhorse.
A ancient route through the wood by foot & packhorse.
hello dear friend
i am stopping by with a note
i have something in my pocket
with your name on it
the man back there on the
roadside wanted to make sure
i gave it to you
with this precious gift you will
find your heart’s desires
as soon as it passed into my hand
the old man dissipated
#poetry #poem
i am stopping by with a note
i have something in my pocket
with your name on it
the man back there on the
roadside wanted to make sure
i gave it to you
with this precious gift you will
find your heart’s desires
as soon as it passed into my hand
the old man dissipated
#poetry #poem
September 2, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Reposted by Cody James
Grand Teton National Park 🦌
September 1, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Grand Teton National Park 🦌