Congratulations to Zak on becoming the new Young Poet Laureate for the North!
Heres a poem Zak shared at the festival from his upcoming anthology, we hope you enjoy!
#highwoldspoetryfestival #spokenwordpoetry #youngpoetlaureate
Heres a poem Zak shared at the festival from his upcoming anthology, we hope you enjoy!
#highwoldspoetryfestival #spokenwordpoetry #youngpoetlaureate
November 1, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Congratulations to Zak on becoming the new Young Poet Laureate for the North!
Heres a poem Zak shared at the festival from his upcoming anthology, we hope you enjoy!
#highwoldspoetryfestival #spokenwordpoetry #youngpoetlaureate
Heres a poem Zak shared at the festival from his upcoming anthology, we hope you enjoy!
#highwoldspoetryfestival #spokenwordpoetry #youngpoetlaureate
Thanks to everyone who came along to the High Wolds Poetry Festival last month! Heres a little highlight reel of the day.
#highwoldspoetryfestival #highwoldsroundup #spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry
#highwoldspoetryfestival #highwoldsroundup #spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry
October 27, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Thanks to everyone who came along to the High Wolds Poetry Festival last month! Heres a little highlight reel of the day.
#highwoldspoetryfestival #highwoldsroundup #spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry
#highwoldspoetryfestival #highwoldsroundup #spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry
Pressure System 🖤 You button every feeling beneath your skin... Read the full poem: poeticbipolarmind.com/pressure-sys... #PoeticBipolarMind #PressureSystem #SpokenWordPoetry
October 25, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Pressure System 🖤 You button every feeling beneath your skin... Read the full poem: poeticbipolarmind.com/pressure-sys... #PoeticBipolarMind #PressureSystem #SpokenWordPoetry
October 22, 2026 at 3:45 AM
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3zaI...
What keeps you afloat?
#PoeticBipolarMind #SpokenWordPoetry #HopePoetry
What keeps you afloat?
#PoeticBipolarMind #SpokenWordPoetry #HopePoetry
October 22, 2026 at 5:49 AM
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3zaI...
What keeps you afloat?
#PoeticBipolarMind #SpokenWordPoetry #HopePoetry
What keeps you afloat?
#PoeticBipolarMind #SpokenWordPoetry #HopePoetry
With the Grammys 2027 🏆 season in full swing, Mikey Tableman is in the spotlight as his spoken-word album ‘My Manic Maze’ 💿🌀 goes up for consideration. Catch our new interview with him! #SpokenWordPoetry #Music #News
🔗 www.electrowow.net/grammys-2027...
🔗 www.electrowow.net/grammys-2027...
October 22, 2026 at 4:47 PM
With the Grammys 2027 🏆 season in full swing, Mikey Tableman is in the spotlight as his spoken-word album ‘My Manic Maze’ 💿🌀 goes up for consideration. Catch our new interview with him! #SpokenWordPoetry #Music #News
🔗 www.electrowow.net/grammys-2027...
🔗 www.electrowow.net/grammys-2027...
CONTEMPLATION.
#SpokenWordPoetry
Have you ever felt lost in the darkness of your own mind, searching for #truth, #enlightenment, and inner #peace?
I wrote this in 1984, age 16. Read the full poem in my #blog.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#poetry #pain
youtube.com/shorts/4WFrF...
#SpokenWordPoetry
Have you ever felt lost in the darkness of your own mind, searching for #truth, #enlightenment, and inner #peace?
I wrote this in 1984, age 16. Read the full poem in my #blog.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#poetry #pain
youtube.com/shorts/4WFrF...
Searching for Truth & Inner Peace | Contemplation by Vanita Shukla Hork
YouTube video by Vanita Shukla Hork - Portrait in Poetry
youtube.com
October 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM
CONTEMPLATION.
#SpokenWordPoetry
Have you ever felt lost in the darkness of your own mind, searching for #truth, #enlightenment, and inner #peace?
I wrote this in 1984, age 16. Read the full poem in my #blog.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#poetry #pain
youtube.com/shorts/4WFrF...
#SpokenWordPoetry
Have you ever felt lost in the darkness of your own mind, searching for #truth, #enlightenment, and inner #peace?
I wrote this in 1984, age 16. Read the full poem in my #blog.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#poetry #pain
youtube.com/shorts/4WFrF...
@cymerax.bsky.social
#MultidisciplinaryArt #MixedMedia #MixedMediaArt #MixedMediaArtist #abstract #AbstractArt #AbstractArtist #painter #illustrator #lettering #drawing
#SpokenWordPoetry #SpokenWordPoet #performance #PerformancePoet #PerformancePoetry #PerformingArts
#OwnVoices #queer #trams
#MultidisciplinaryArt #MixedMedia #MixedMediaArt #MixedMediaArtist #abstract #AbstractArt #AbstractArtist #painter #illustrator #lettering #drawing
#SpokenWordPoetry #SpokenWordPoet #performance #PerformancePoet #PerformancePoetry #PerformingArts
#OwnVoices #queer #trams
October 14, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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THIS!👇👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕💕
THIS!👇👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕💕
The Poetry Room on Instagram: "Claire Donohoe - I Choose the Bear
🏷️ @cwroteit
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#poetrycommunity #manorbearinthewoods #poetryslam #spokenwordpoetry #spokenword"
316K likes, 4,191 comments - the517poetryroom on September 8, 2026: "Claire Donohoe - I Choose the Bear
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October 13, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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THIS!👇👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕💕
THIS!👇👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕💕
Don't forget our open mic at The Saint & Sinner in St Albans this Wednesday with featured poet, Oliver Dixon (@oliverdixon91.bsky.social). 7.30 pm start—sign up on the night from 7.00 pm, if you want to read.
#spokenwordpoetry #openmic #poetrycommunity #spokenpoetry
#spokenwordpoetry #openmic #poetrycommunity #spokenpoetry
Join us at The Saint & Sinner pub in St Albans on Wednesday 14th October at 7.30 pm for an evening of open-mic poetry, when our featured poet will be Oliver Dixon. The event is free and open to all (sign up on the night from 7.00 pm, if you want to read).
October 12, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Don't forget our open mic at The Saint & Sinner in St Albans this Wednesday with featured poet, Oliver Dixon (@oliverdixon91.bsky.social). 7.30 pm start—sign up on the night from 7.00 pm, if you want to read.
#spokenwordpoetry #openmic #poetrycommunity #spokenpoetry
#spokenwordpoetry #openmic #poetrycommunity #spokenpoetry
Somewhere between expectations and silence, I lost myself.
The Bones of Validation
~ by barsha
#poetry #originalpoetry #poetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #spokenwordpoetry #deepwords #rawpoetry #poetrylovers #poetrydaily #writtenwords
The Bones of Validation
~ by barsha
#poetry #originalpoetry #poetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #spokenwordpoetry #deepwords #rawpoetry #poetrylovers #poetrydaily #writtenwords
October 10, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Somewhere between expectations and silence, I lost myself.
The Bones of Validation
~ by barsha
#poetry #originalpoetry #poetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #spokenwordpoetry #deepwords #rawpoetry #poetrylovers #poetrydaily #writtenwords
The Bones of Validation
~ by barsha
#poetry #originalpoetry #poetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #spokenwordpoetry #deepwords #rawpoetry #poetrylovers #poetrydaily #writtenwords
#MadeOMagic #MadeOfMagic2026
#GothenburgFringe2026 #GothenburgFringe26
#SpokenWord #poet #poetry #SpokenWordPoet #SpokenWordPoetry #performance #PerformancePoet #PerformancePoetry
#OwnVoices #TransPoet #TransPride #QueerPoet #QueerPride
#disabled #neurodivergent #AuDHD #MH #MentalHealth #CPTSD
#GothenburgFringe2026 #GothenburgFringe26
#SpokenWord #poet #poetry #SpokenWordPoet #SpokenWordPoetry #performance #PerformancePoet #PerformancePoetry
#OwnVoices #TransPoet #TransPride #QueerPoet #QueerPride
#disabled #neurodivergent #AuDHD #MH #MentalHealth #CPTSD
October 6, 2026 at 10:35 PM
AUTUMN AGAIN.
#SpokenWordPoetry
I was 18 when I realised that #autumn was a metaphor for #desire and #transformation .
This is an extract from a poem I wrote in 1986, age 18. Read the full poem in my #blog.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#poetrycommunity
youtube.com/shorts/Z9b8E...
#SpokenWordPoetry
I was 18 when I realised that #autumn was a metaphor for #desire and #transformation .
This is an extract from a poem I wrote in 1986, age 18. Read the full poem in my #blog.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#poetrycommunity
youtube.com/shorts/Z9b8E...
Autumn Again — A Poem About Desire, Transformation & Womanhood | Vanita Shukla Hork
YouTube video by Vanita Shukla Hork - Portrait in Poetry
youtube.com
October 4, 2026 at 7:46 PM
AUTUMN AGAIN.
#SpokenWordPoetry
I was 18 when I realised that #autumn was a metaphor for #desire and #transformation .
This is an extract from a poem I wrote in 1986, age 18. Read the full poem in my #blog.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#poetrycommunity
youtube.com/shorts/Z9b8E...
#SpokenWordPoetry
I was 18 when I realised that #autumn was a metaphor for #desire and #transformation .
This is an extract from a poem I wrote in 1986, age 18. Read the full poem in my #blog.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#poetrycommunity
youtube.com/shorts/Z9b8E...
A MESSAGE TO THE UNKNOWN BELOVED 💔
#SpokenWordPoetry
What if you had a Beloved but could never reach them?
A poem about #love, #longing, #separation, #destiny and #memory. I wrote it in 1984, age 16.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#shorts #OriginalPoetry
youtube.com/shorts/_kRfg...
#SpokenWordPoetry
What if you had a Beloved but could never reach them?
A poem about #love, #longing, #separation, #destiny and #memory. I wrote it in 1984, age 16.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#shorts #OriginalPoetry
youtube.com/shorts/_kRfg...
A Message to the Unknown Beloved | A Poem About Lost Love & Longing
YouTube video by Vanita Shukla Hork - Portrait in Poetry
youtube.com
September 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM
A MESSAGE TO THE UNKNOWN BELOVED 💔
#SpokenWordPoetry
What if you had a Beloved but could never reach them?
A poem about #love, #longing, #separation, #destiny and #memory. I wrote it in 1984, age 16.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#shorts #OriginalPoetry
youtube.com/shorts/_kRfg...
#SpokenWordPoetry
What if you had a Beloved but could never reach them?
A poem about #love, #longing, #separation, #destiny and #memory. I wrote it in 1984, age 16.
Like, share and subscribe on #YouTube 🙏
#shorts #OriginalPoetry
youtube.com/shorts/_kRfg...
Years in the making, and completely unplanned... I give you my 3rd born:
'Sonder' 📖✨
My debut poetry collection is on its way...to the proofreaders! Completed it mate! 😅
🔗 Pre-order link in my bio
#Sonder #DebutPoetryCollection #SpokenWordPoetry #NewBookAnnouncement #ManchesterPoets
'Sonder' 📖✨
My debut poetry collection is on its way...to the proofreaders! Completed it mate! 😅
🔗 Pre-order link in my bio
#Sonder #DebutPoetryCollection #SpokenWordPoetry #NewBookAnnouncement #ManchesterPoets
September 29, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Years in the making, and completely unplanned... I give you my 3rd born:
'Sonder' 📖✨
My debut poetry collection is on its way...to the proofreaders! Completed it mate! 😅
🔗 Pre-order link in my bio
#Sonder #DebutPoetryCollection #SpokenWordPoetry #NewBookAnnouncement #ManchesterPoets
'Sonder' 📖✨
My debut poetry collection is on its way...to the proofreaders! Completed it mate! 😅
🔗 Pre-order link in my bio
#Sonder #DebutPoetryCollection #SpokenWordPoetry #NewBookAnnouncement #ManchesterPoets
Heres a clip from when festival director Sarah was on Beverley FM back in July.
The High Wolds Poetry Festival is this Saturday!!
#spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #beverley #beverleyeastyorkshire
The High Wolds Poetry Festival is this Saturday!!
#spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #beverley #beverleyeastyorkshire
September 23, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Heres a clip from when festival director Sarah was on Beverley FM back in July.
The High Wolds Poetry Festival is this Saturday!!
#spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #beverley #beverleyeastyorkshire
The High Wolds Poetry Festival is this Saturday!!
#spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #beverley #beverleyeastyorkshire
#FREEDOM. When love becomes an illusion.
#SpokenWordPoetry
Have you ever been #disillusioned in love? Did you realise that the person you fell in #love with was not who you thought they were?
I wrote this in 1984 when I was only 16.
#YouTube #OriginalPoetry #blog
youtube.com/shorts/LnEXg...
#SpokenWordPoetry
Have you ever been #disillusioned in love? Did you realise that the person you fell in #love with was not who you thought they were?
I wrote this in 1984 when I was only 16.
#YouTube #OriginalPoetry #blog
youtube.com/shorts/LnEXg...
Freedom | When Love Becomes an Illusion | Heartbreak & Self-Delusion | Original Poetry
YouTube video by Vanita Shukla Hork - Portrait in Poetry
youtube.com
September 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
#FREEDOM. When love becomes an illusion.
#SpokenWordPoetry
Have you ever been #disillusioned in love? Did you realise that the person you fell in #love with was not who you thought they were?
I wrote this in 1984 when I was only 16.
#YouTube #OriginalPoetry #blog
youtube.com/shorts/LnEXg...
#SpokenWordPoetry
Have you ever been #disillusioned in love? Did you realise that the person you fell in #love with was not who you thought they were?
I wrote this in 1984 when I was only 16.
#YouTube #OriginalPoetry #blog
youtube.com/shorts/LnEXg...
Heres my last conversation/interview with one of our festival poets, this one with first-time contributor to the festival, poet Lois Linkens!
#spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #spokenwordpoems
#spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #spokenwordpoems
September 21, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Heres my last conversation/interview with one of our festival poets, this one with first-time contributor to the festival, poet Lois Linkens!
#spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #spokenwordpoems
#spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #spokenwordpoems
One week to go until the High Wolds Poetry Festival, 10-5 on Saturday 26th September at Bishop Burton village hall!
We can’t wait to see you all there!
#spokenword #spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #poetry #spokenwordpoet
We can’t wait to see you all there!
#spokenword #spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #poetry #spokenwordpoet
September 19, 2026 at 11:09 AM
One week to go until the High Wolds Poetry Festival, 10-5 on Saturday 26th September at Bishop Burton village hall!
We can’t wait to see you all there!
#spokenword #spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #poetry #spokenwordpoet
We can’t wait to see you all there!
#spokenword #spokenwordpoetry #performancepoetry #poetry #spokenwordpoet
Here’s a new #poem called “an imperfect mechanism” for this #wordwednesday
#poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writingcommunity #blueskypoetry #spokenwordpoetry #poemreading #poet #author #writer
#poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writingcommunity #blueskypoetry #spokenwordpoetry #poemreading #poet #author #writer
September 16, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Here’s a new #poem called “an imperfect mechanism” for this #wordwednesday
#poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writingcommunity #blueskypoetry #spokenwordpoetry #poemreading #poet #author #writer
#poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writingcommunity #blueskypoetry #spokenwordpoetry #poemreading #poet #author #writer