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tinfishstrings.bsky.social
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A photo of Aussie’s poem “Birdsong”, which can be read in full at https://www.notion.so/35f85e40fb7e809594e5d6327ffa4719?source=copy_link
May 13, 2026 at 6:31 AM
christafairbrother.bsky.social
For disabled UK writers and poets: www.londonwriterscentre.org.uk/our-opportun...

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Disabled Writers Commissions | London Writers Centre Opportunities
The 2027 Disabled Writers Commissions are now open for applications. London Writers Centre is pleased to announce that applications are now open for London-based D/deaf and/or disabled writers to appl...
www.londonwriterscentre.org.uk
July 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM
riley.pub
Reborn by Jason Irwin

[...] I can mark time by the surgeries;
the way my grandmother
marked my growth
with pencil slashes
on her kitchen door frame.

[...] books.riley.pub/user/robin/q...

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Robin Riley's quote from A Blister of Stars - Robin Riley's BookWyrm
Social Reading and Reviewing
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February 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
poetr-imi.bsky.social
Today is the day!!

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March 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
aprosexia.org
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July 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
together2012cic.bsky.social
On World Art Day, a reminder that all our clubs are free on Zoom. No experience is needed and all Disabled people and companions are welcome. Go to https://www.together2012.org.uk to learn more.

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The image shows a red heart outline enclosing the Together! 2012 CIC logo - seven multicoloured cartoon heads. Above the logo are the words "Home is where the art is!" and the website address: "www.together2012.org.uk". Below the heart is says "World Art Day".
April 15, 2026 at 9:03 AM
msmarquartpoetry.bsky.social
I’m delighted to share that my poem “The Sparrows Shake Me, Wake Me” was published in Beyond the Veil Press’s new disability pride poetry, essay, & art anthology, In Praise of Despair.

To purchase: a.co/d/jiG0Rqg

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A photo of my poem in the book, which says “The Sparrows Shake Me, Wake Me After Mary Oliver M.S. Marquart   My body and I have endured a thousand humiliations; I was crying at the most recent, when suddenly a house sparrow swooped past my window, landing in the soil below. Then like lightning it flew onto a tree branch, trading places with its fellow. The winged messenger quickly drew my eyes to dozens of sparrows, brown bodies flitting from tree to tree, rolling in the earth, hopping in the tall grass, black beaks pecking at invisible treasures, voices chirping incessantly.      I realized that the winter’s bare branches had sprouted leaves, that the magnolias and cherry blossoms in the distance were starting to bloom, that daffodils and crocuses were springing up, bunches of hope.    You do not need to be able-bodied to merit a share in the joys of life. You can be disabled, struggle through each day, unable to leave home, unable to work, unable to be physically present for loved ones’ birthdays, recitals, graduations, weddings -- and you can still taste nature’s beauty and delights.   Outside the open window: bright clouds floating in a sunny blue sky, intensified leaf and petal colors on grey days, luscious floral scents drifting on the breeze, a carpet of green ferns swaying in the wind like ocean waves.   The sparrows’ demanding cheeping, peeping, shrieking shout at me, as if to shake me, wake me out of a haze, remind me that the world’s love is for every creature, as we float through the cosmos together.” A photo of the cover of the book, which says “Beyond the Veil Press In Praise of Despair disability pride poetry, essay, & art anthology” The cover is set on a disability pride flag as the background, with diagonal stripes in muted red, yellow, white, blue, green, and charcoal gray. There’s an image of two hands making a heart with their thumbs and pointer fingers; one hand is an x-ray of a hand and the other hand is a white hand. Behind the white hand, there is a letter sealed with a heart that has a medical heartbeat symbol running across the middle. This artwork is by Raika Sailing. A flyer for the book, which says “IN PRAISE OF DESPAIR Disability Pride Anthology Available Now @BEYONDTHEVEILPRESS” and includes an image of the book cover and the Beyond the Veil Press logo Mr. Bitey (designed by Josiah Callaway), which looks like the head of a smiling black cat, all in a pale yellow box on top of the disability pride flag.
August 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
poetr-imi.bsky.social
Don't forget that you can tune into the Disabled Poets Prize winners announcement this Saturday! As one of the shortlisted poets I am very excited for the event!

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Disabled Poets Prize 2025 winners announcement
Find out who's won the Disabled Poets Prize 2025, followed by readings from the winning and placed poets in each category.
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March 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
thewordtinker.bsky.social
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March 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
tinfishstrings.bsky.social
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má bhíonn tuile san abhainn The scrape of rushing salt burned your nose and throat. It scorched your lungs but you loved the pelagic residue. The ache reminded you of the blessing to have a body. Like when acorns pierced your soles to prove the dirt solid and safe. When the river flooded it washed away the damp bank that you dug ragged fingers in, brought the reeds to your door. It came to bring you home.
May 20, 2026 at 3:38 AM
msmarquartpoetry.bsky.social
It’s #DisabilityPrideMonth, and I’m grateful to HAD for publishing my poem “Ode to My Cane" recently. @havehashad.com

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Ode to My Cane by M.S. Marquart
It started with an “I voted” sticker. I stuck it on my cane, and soon came my first cane compliment, a jolt that echoed throughout my body. Could it be possible to be proud of my cane? ...
www.havehashad.com
July 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM