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@anteroompoetry.bsky.social
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Poetry through the cracks; we publish in print and online with amazing art and a vibrant weekly newsletter. Poetry competition with a cash prize opens on 14 Sept '26 EIC @jaimichellepoet.bsky.social Website: www.anteroompoetry.com

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Litbowl @litbowl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This poem forever. From Robert Bly's Morning Poems: bookshop.org/a/862/9780060928735 #booksky #writing
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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 04/10/2026
My grandfather didn’t know he was a Taoist. He had fished the river Awe for sixty years. Life is sensed as a flowing movement, a power like wind or water. When he cast, it was the bank that moved, not the river… —Lorn Macintyre, “Satori” from The Bridport Prize Anthology 2013 #poem #GrandparentsDay
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Lorn Macintyre

My grandfather didn’t know he was a Taoist.
He had fished the river Awe for sixty years.
Life is sensed as a flowing movement,
a power like wind or water. When he cast,
it was the bank that moved, not the river.
The osprey with the salmon in its talons
needed no metaphor to describe its beauty.
He saw the suchness of the landscape,
the great whole, perfect, sky, mountain,
as in a painting by the Zen K’un-t’an.
There is no Gaelic for the term satori,
the solution lying beyond the intellect,
that flash of delighted intuition, sensing
that a salmon is lying in the current,
while not seeing a ripple with the eye.
If I had told him: ‘you read the river
like a book, noting between the lines
what other fishermen fail to spy,’
he would have clouted me on the head,
the way Zen Masters took the big stick
to pupils who insisted on comparison.
The river needs no language, no homage.
It goes its own way, like the osprey
which will never run out of sky.
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This cloud looks frozen in place for hours, but air is rushing through it the whole time. Lenticular clouds form over mountains and often get mistaken for UFOs.
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Continuing to share the beautiful work from #Biophilia, and today not one, but two poems from the very talented @jenwithwords.bsky.social. Read them here: www.anteroompoetry.com/biophilia/je...
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𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫... 𝐏𝐨𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐭 @afterpoetry.com · 02/10/2026
Throughout October, @markantonyowen.com will be assisted and supported by @victoriaspires.bsky.social as they pick their favourite 'after' and #ekphrastic poems from those sent in. Don't miss your chance to appear in @afterpoetry.co.uk in 2027. Polish that poem and go to afterpoetry.com/submit.
Promotional poster for the open submissions window for online poetry journal After...
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Congratulations to our contributing editor, @victoriaspires.bsky.social, on this nomination! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Guinevere Clark Poetry @guinevereclarkpoet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
With @inksweatandtears.co.uk with my poem 'Matryoshka' in their National Poetry Day feature week 🌸 🐌 🥦 Matryoshka is an early motherhood poem, on single mothering & discovery Recorded by Rich Thair This poem is in Gift of Venus-soon from @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social #poetry #motherhoodpoetry
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David Hanlon @vespertine4.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Introducing my author website! 📚✍️ Huge thanks to Kris Davies for helping me bring it to life! I’m so excited to keep working on it and sharing more of my writing with you all. Check it out here: davidhanlonpoetry.carrd.co
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Paul Nash | Paul atten Ash @northseanavigator.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I am so grateful to EIC @jaimichellepoet.bsky.social at @anteroompoetry.bsky.social for this generous endorsement of my work. Screaming with you! Thank you. 😱
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Two gorgeous poems from @vespertine4.bsky.social and Louise Longson on the Anteroom #Substack today. Read them here: thewingedmoon.substack.com/p/new-poetry... #Poetry #PoetryCommunity #EcoPoetry
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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📣***Exciting Announcement***📣 Join me as I host a launch for the new book from @internetofwords.com ‘Forest Management’. With special guest readers @victoriaspires.bsky.social and @ninaparmenter.bsky.social 09.10.26 🎟️ shorturl.at/N1fkS
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JBGarrity Photography @joegarrity.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I was fortunate to encounter a Wunderpus Octopus on a night dive in Komodo, Indonesia. It's on every diver's bucket list to have this rare experience. #marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #wunderpus #indonesia #scuba #eastcoastkin #photography
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Atrium @atriumpoetry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Perdida – Mary Mulholland atriumpoetry.com/2026/09/29/p...
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Perdida – Mary Mulholland
Perdida . . Mary Mulholland is widely published, most recently Magma 94 and Ink, Sweat & Tears. Her debut collection is forthcoming this year from Nine Arches and she has two pam…
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𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟𝕪 𝕆𝕨𝕖𝕟 @markantonyowen.com · 29/09/2026
Reading somewhere new tonight: a guest-and-open-mic event called Elephant in the Room. Not sure if reading slots are still available, but co-organiser @internetofwords.com tells me you can sign up for access to the Zoom room as an audience member by using this link before 6:30pm BST. bit.ly/4iQwHPD
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The Elephant in the Room September Signup Form
This event is being hosted on Zoom on Tuesday, September 29th, from 7.30pm. Our featured reader for September is Maria Jastrzębska. Maria was born in Warsaw, Poland and came to the U.K as a child. S...
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Carcanet Press @carcanet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Introducing Red River Valley by Ian McMillan! The new collection from one of Britain’s most treasured living poets. A Poetry Book Society Recommendation, coming 29th October 2026: www.carcanet.co.uk/978180017586...
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Gutter Magazine @gutter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Submissions close tomorrow at midnight 📝 We can't wait to see what you've got in store for us.
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A beautiful, lyrical piece of CNF from our past contributor, the fabulous @northseanavigator.bsky.social in @rawheadjournal.bsky.social We love to celebrate the success of our contributors, so if you have a project or publication you would like us to highlight, send us a message!
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Ell Huang ♠️🩶🤍💜 @nocturnalxlight.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“My larval stages were noted as particularly advantageous, but all the enchantment was aslant and lavished upon the itching desire to see the world as it is.” Beautiful and bittersweet. 🐛
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today's wonderful offering from #Biophilia by @aaronlelito.bsky.social Read the full poem here: www.anteroompoetry.com/biophilia/aa... #Poetry #PoetryCommunity #EcoPoetry
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Can't get enough of reviews? Here's our contributing editor, @victoriaspires.bsky.social, reviewing @internetofwords.com new collection, 'Forest Management', published by Flight of the Dragonfly.
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
And also, congratulations @louisemather.bsky.social, on this nomination from @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social - love to see our contributors thriving!
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
So many achievements to celebrate from Anteroom contributors! Congratulations, @vikkicwrites.bsky.social on this nomination from The Ilanot Review @sundresspub.bsky.social 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The wonderful @mwoodrowwriter.bsky.social wrote an insightful review of Holly Pester's collection, Cafes, published by @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social, and you can read it now over on our #Substack: thewingedmoon.substack.com/p/made-of-pu... #PoetryCommunity #PoetryReview
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‘Made of Public’ Cafes by Holly Pester
reviewed by Milly Woodrow
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Another beauty from #Biophilia! This one from @catherinegraham.bsky.social. Read it here: www.anteroompoetry.com/biophilia/ca... #Poetry #PoetryCommunity #EcoPoetry
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Catherine Redford @catherineredford.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Calling all poets! Dust Poetry will be open next month (1st-31st October) for submissions and our theme will be WINTER ❄️❄️❄️ We’re looking forward to reading your interpretations of this theme!
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Forward Prizes for Poetry @forwardprizes.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Inspired by the encouragement of this year’s fantastic judging panel - Sarah Moss, Yomi Ṣode, Romalyn Ante, WN Herbert, & Michael Mullen - we’re delighted to be releasing our longlists for the very first time ahead of shortlist announcements in mid-July. Congratulations to all the longlisted poets!
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Ella B. Winters @ella-b-winters.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Fabulous, @emteepoetry.bsky.social 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Love this from @emteepoetry.bsky.social, whose work was previously published in our Ancient issue: www.anteroompoetry.com/ancient-cont...
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Julie Liger-Belair, Angela Arnold, Emily Tee | Anteroom
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Beautiful Silver Branch feature from ex-controbutur, @helenlaycock.bsky.social, as well! @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social @matthewmcsmith.bsky.social
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Read A Little Poetry @readalittlepoem.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“What wind blew me / off course, took me from heart and home?” — Donika Kelly . . . This poem appeared in Sinister Wisdom, 2017. Shared here with deep gratitude.
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today's #Biophilia offering is this brilliant sonnet from @rfredekenter.bsky.social. Read it here: www.anteroompoetry.com/biophilia/ro...
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Always lovely to see and hear a new @iamb.uk wave drop!
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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I feel it is no bad thing to walk the lanes of England as a child would. Over the wall an orchard to scrump. Around the turn of the path the hope of ghost glimpse, faery encounter. To walk with an enchanted heart is my aim and none shall dissuade me from it. – #CLNolan
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Kym Deyn @kymdeyn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Hello folks, I'm now in the process of setting this up. It's on discord, if you're interested let me know!
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Past contributor, @literaryvegan.bsky.social, has a lovely feature on the @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social website.
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Continuing to share poems from our recent publication, Biophilia. Today, you are in for a treat courtesy of @louisemather.bsky.social. Read the full poem here: www.anteroompoetry.com/biophilia/lo...
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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It's back for 2026! The Book Bag Christmas Gift List!!! Share book, gift and subscription recommendations with fellow poetics. This is a great chance to boost poets and presses this Christmas. Click the link for full details. Be quick, submissions close on October 16th.
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The Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide 2026
It’s back for 2026. The Book Bag Poetry Christmas Gift Guide. Let’s boost some poets and presses, give fellow poetics some gift ideas and maybe find some hidden gems. This year, I’ve made it even easier to share your recommendations. All you need to do is complete the form below and I’ll compile the list which will be shared in late November.
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A beautiful essay from @tomnutting.bsky.social up on our Substack now! Read it here: thewingedmoon.substack.com/p/camino-a-p...
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Did you know we are on #Substack, too? Follow us to read some beautiful essays, starting with this one from contributing editor, Elena Chamberlain, exploring Joelle Taylor's poetry performances: thewingedmoon.substack.com/p/the-living...
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Beth Levin @betheena.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Finding pathos in dogs and undeveloped handwriting” A poem by Louis MacNeice
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Jai Michelle Louissen @jaimichellepoet.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Sunday during walk with husband Artist unknown Tree Oak
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Alongside spectacular poetry, Biophilia is also home to this beautiful essay from Rachel O'Sullivan which explores time and place. If you hadn't read it yet, it's well worth doing, and you can find it here: www.anteroompoetry.com/biophilia/ra...
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Victoria Spires @victoriaspires.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I was delighted to receive my copy of the Artemesia Arts competition anthology and to have had two poems shortlisted this year, alongside @ella-b-winters.bsky.social , @poetbex.bsky.social and others ☺️ Here's one if the two, In the Hide
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A stunning poetic fever dream from @glynedwards.bsky.social. Read the full poem here: www.anteroompoetry.com/biophilia/gl...
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Come join our four weekly workshops starting 2nd October. Free but donations to the magazine are appreciate. Find out more here: www.anteroompoetry.com/events
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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Life in the Meadow, John Leigh-Pemberton from Shell Guide to Wildlife, 1959.
Hares, birds, moles shown in meadow landscape, illustration.
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
In today's revisit of Biophilia, we invite you to read/listen to the brilliant @sophiaargyris.bsky.social's poem,The Blackbird Is Stuck on Alarm: www.anteroompoetry.com/biophilia/so... #Biophilia #EcoPoetry #MoreThanHuman #AnteroomLitMag
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Over the coming weeks, we're excited to share some of the wonderful work from our most recent publication, Biophilia! Today, enjoy this gem from @jaydkash.bsky.social. Follow the link to read the full poem: www.anteroompoetry.com/biophilia/ja... #Biophilia #EcoPoetry #MoreThanHuman #AnteroomLitMag
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Anteroom (formerly The Winged Moon) @anteroompoetry.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Sad to hear about the passing of Wendell Berry. He brought so much tenderness and beauty into the world without shying away from its harshness.
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Michelle Kingdom, fine artist based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in embroidery #WomensArt
Pictorial textile embroidered artwork featuring a large group women bathing in a river
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