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SOPHIE REECE

@sophiereece.bsky.social

#sophiereece #poetry #poet #writers #Canadianpoetry #Canadianpoet

October 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM

M.F. Sutherland

@megsdregs.bsky.social

For #FragmentsFriday and #Halloween I’m shelling out these wee Halloween haikus.
I hope the kids like ‘em!
With thanks to special guest judge Julian Cason as well as @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social and @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social for the community.
#HalloweenHaikus #Spooky #CanadianPoet

October 30, 2026 at 9:52 AM

SOPHIE REECE

@sophiereece.bsky.social

#Sophiereece #poetry #art #artist #comics #poet #writers #Canadianpoetry #Canadianpoet

October 28, 2026 at 4:20 AM

SOPHIE REECE

@sophiereece.bsky.social

Based on a Leonard Cohen song
#LeonardCohen #sophiereece #poetry #poet #writers #Canadianpoetry #Canadianpoet

October 28, 2026 at 4:21 AM

M.F. Sutherland

@megsdregs.bsky.social

A beautifully mundane moment at the homestead. 💨
#Autumn #Chores #TheNeverendingStory #SmallPoemSunday #CanadianPoet

A small poem about laundry, and quiet moments

October 25, 2026 at 6:27 PM

M.F. Sutherland

@megsdregs.bsky.social

A Thanksgiving leftover for today’s #FragmentsFriday hosted by special guest @helenlaycock.bsky.social for @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social.
#Micropoem #Turkey #Traditions #CanadianPoet

October 23, 2026 at 9:44 AM

M.F. Sutherland

@megsdregs.bsky.social

I just like to look at all the pretty things. ✨
Thanks to @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social and @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social for the prompt and the space #FragmentsFriday brings.
#Poetry #CanadianPoet #Micro #Market

October 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM

SoulScratches

@soulscratches.bsky.social

#NobelPrizeLiterature #AnneCarson #CanadianPoet

James McLeod @jamespmcleod.ca · 28d

Ingrid Carlberg, permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, said the author was in Iceland “listening to the wind” when the academy reached her to notify her of the win.

apnews.com/article/nobe...

Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature

Anne Carson, a Canadian poet and essayist, has won the Nobel Prize in literature. The Swedish Academy recognized her for her bold and inventive work that engages with classical traditions to create ne...

apnews.com

October 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM

M.F. Sutherland

@megsdregs.bsky.social

In the wine world and elsewhere, noble rot is a desired condition. I have an anniversary and a birthday coming up, so this was a fitting prompt once I was able to muck it out.
Thanks to @thebrokenspine.co.uk for hosting.
#PoemsAbout #Rot #PoetryPrompt #Autumn #CanadianPoet

October 7, 2026 at 11:17 AM

M.F. Sutherland

@megsdregs.bsky.social

For #FragmentsFriday, an appreciation of the grey. 🩶
Thanks to @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social of @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social for hosting and stoking.
#PoetryPrompt #Photography #CanadianPoet #Shells

September 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM

SOPHIE REECE

@sophiereece.bsky.social

Offering for a crow - Sophie Reece
#crows #Sophiereece #poetry #art #artist #comics #Canadianpoet #Canadianpoetry #poet #writer #writers

September 23, 2026 at 4:21 AM

SOPHIE REECE

@sophiereece.bsky.social

I Dont Want To Be Your Stranger - Sophie Reece
#comics #artist #canadianartist #Sophiereece #poetry #poet #writers #Canadianpoetry #Canadianpoet #drawing #princeedwardisland #Canadiancomics

September 23, 2026 at 4:14 AM

Claris Lam

@clarislamauthor.bsky.social

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#poetry #canadianpoetry #canadianpoet #booksky #writesky #readcanadian

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September 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM

M.F. Sutherland

@megsdregs.bsky.social

The bird wars continue at home base, resulting in a fallen pigeon carcass on my windshield, which prompted a re-watching of The Birds, and so inspired this poem!
With thanks to @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social
#FragmentsFriday #MicroPoem #TippiHedren #Hands #CanadianPoet

September 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM

M.F. Sutherland

@megsdregs.bsky.social

Today’s #FragmentsFriday is inspired by a human moment at a crosswalk.
Thanks to @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social of @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social for creating this space.
#Poetry #Townies #Sinfonia #CanadianPoet

September 4, 2026 at 1:01 AM

M.F. Sutherland

@megsdregs.bsky.social

For #FragmentsFriday hosted by @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social.
Thank you for returning to feed the hive.
#CanadianPoet #HospitalPoems #Hereditary #Sisyphus

August 28, 2026 at 1:08 AM

Chantel Renee Daniels

@chanteldaniels.bsky.social

THIS SATURDAY (August 22nd) at SYNONYM cafe in Hamilton, Ontario with my poet pal Author Vanessa Shields 😊❤️

Readings, books for sale - come out and say hi, Hamilton-area peeps!

#CanadianPoet #Poetry #ApocalypseGriefManual #Writer #WeTheMourners