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Ken Brookes

@kbrookes42.bsky.social
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Likes museums, Lamproom Theatre and Six Nations Rugby.

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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 12h
On my way to the museum. It's bacon butty day and the launch of Duncan Gawthorpe's new book. It will be well worth a read. We are open today from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 13h
Tie of the day. Soon be time to be making my way to the museum.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Had a busy day Museum pictures to change Very good display.
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Barnsley Museums @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
What better way to celebrate #NationalPoetryDay than with a poem about our mysterious Veiled Lady. Thanks to @kbrookes42.bsky.social for this poem about his favourite piece of art on display at The Cooper Gallery
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Do you know there are 2 letters in the alphabet that contain 5 letters of their own.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Meeting here tonight To Sing-along-a Luke, with Ian McMillan.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
@imcmillan.bsky.social What a great opening 3 poems, very moving. Then I loved "where he was from" as the Yorkshire's were rising. And then Joelle Taylor how good can it get.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Not on duty at the museum today but I will be back next week. Out for an early lunch today.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Verb takes over The papers, the morning stroll Bluesky left naked.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It's raining, I'm getting good at this.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It's going to rain That's my early prediction The haiku forecast.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Had a great day, recording poetry, museum meeting and then dinner. How much better can it get.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Been recording some new poems for broadcasting next Thursday, for International Poetry Day. Look out for them.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Welcoming autumn with a South African Malbec.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
@imcmillan.bsky.social @R4theverb Loved the programme so much I wrote an haiku during the broadcast. It was about the pond.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The kingfisher dives. Fishes move so very fast The circles ensue.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Autumn is the start Of the cold weather ahead Time to wrap up warm.
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mandyjh69.bsky.social @mandyjh69.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
All those memories Looking back into the past. We pick the best ones.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Soon be time to head to the museum. We are open today 10.00am to 2.00pm. Tie of the day.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Out walking In the rain Not a care In the world Umbrella Unfurled Not causing Me pain. Heading For home To dry out Indoors The rain It still pours Now reading My tome.
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Alan McKean @alanmckeanpoet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
TIDE'S OUT Tide’s out, Sand’s wet, Footprints Have a brief life, Then vanish Birds a-plenty Around my head, Noisily screeching, Noisily reading The menu But me, And my dog, Don’t care, As we slowly Cross the beach From here To there ©Alan McKean #poetry #beach
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ending a great week with an exciting Syrah.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In my nighttime dreams I am always in trouble Now, I wonder why.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The night is forgone And the new day is nearer Now enjoy the day.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Tie of the day. Today when England are celebrating a test series win, I am wearing my cricket club tie to the museum.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Showers are coming The latent heat dries them up Then they fall again.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Had this one before, Million Suns. Very nice.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In the dark night skies Past the moon there are bright stars Shining like diamonds.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Tuesday has opened Jewels have fallen again A sight for wet eyes.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Spring, summer, autumn The three seasons in a year Winter still to come.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Following a busy day at the museum, I am enjoying a well earned Syrah from Chile.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Tie of the day. On my way to the museum. Lots of stories to tell.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Me in the Beano Not writing about myself But my friend Ian.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Snooker on TV Almost a one four seven Better luck next time.
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Ian McMillan @imcmillan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Me in the Beano a few years ago
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Been to the wool shop The wife is very happy Lots of work to do.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Trying a new Sicilian red.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
What does two feet three Mean to you, I know what it Means to me, coal mine.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
The bodies worn out Digging coal on hands and knees Memories long gone.
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Haiku Crush @haikucrush.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
#Haiku is alive! We appreciate the poignancy, the emotional conflict in this haiku by Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social. Our #HaikuCrush today is on... #haikusaturday #poetry #micropoetry #friendship #camaraderie #coal #coalminers #coalmines #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Tie of the day. Soon be on my way to the museum. On cafe duty today.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The telephone rings I answer it sheepishly The caller's unknown.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Seasons are changing More like what we are used to Thank goodness for that.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Working at the mine With many good friends of mine Educating mine.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Lead in the pencil Syllables ready to use On your marks, get set.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
We miss the coal mines And the camaraderie And the friends we lost.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The pits have closed down The air we breathe is cleaner Good for a long life.
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Tie of the day.
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Barnsley Museums @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
How about a Ken case where you read a poem each hour? 😉 #NationalPoetDay
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Ken Brookes @kbrookes42.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The rains continued Gala Day came to a close Sad end to the day.
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