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R William Parmenter, Poet

@rwilliamparmenter.com
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Poet | Artist | Dad | Atheist | Humanist | he/him ; 💛🩵🩷💜💙🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ | Between The Dark and The Light available at most booksellers lnk.bio/rwilliamparmenter

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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 18/08/2026
I posted a new poem on my blog yesterday. Just a quick little thing that came to me after waking from a poetry dream and promptly forgetting the words. 😅
The Ghost of Words, a poem by R William Parmenter.

I dream in poetry,
but lose the words
with open eyes
awakening to a cold, dark world.
I lay there, staring—
a blank ceiling glaring
as I seek them—
the ghost of words
at the tip of my tongue.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 29/06/2026
Another day, another set of poems declined for submission. That’s the way it goes. But, I turned around and submitted one again. 🤞
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 23/06/2026
Changing my book’s trim size in Ingram after it has been published: ✅ Changing my book’s trim size in KDP after it has been published: 🚫 you cannot change the trim size once your book has been published. 😑 Cool.
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Larry Houston @larrytoons54.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
It's that simple.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 15/06/2026
Hearing black-capped chickadees, white-breasted nuthatches, and tufted titmice outside my window and I’m all 🥰☺️🥰☺️🥰
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 15/06/2026
Recently, I wrote a poem about grief and I really love how it turned out. It is one of the poems I submitted for publication today. I can’t wait to share it!
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 15/06/2026
I’m excited and anxious that I finally submitted some poems for publication this year. I keep putting it off and today I said, let’s do this!
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 15/06/2026
I’ve been neglecting this app. It’s like I can only handle using one social media platform. Should remember that when I post on Threads, I should also post on here.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 23/03/2026
I'm attending Equality Michigan's event, “State of LGBTQ+ and Trans Equality in Michigan” - sign up now to join me! #HateWontWin www.mobilize.us/equalitymi/e...
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State of LGBTQ+ and Trans Equality in Michigan · Equality Michigan
Join us for a conversation on the state of LGBTQ+ and trans equality in Michigan in 2026 and beyond. This conversation will be guided by Equality Michigan Action Network's own senior director of mov...
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 03/03/2026
A new poem. This is for all the children and victims of war and other atrocities caused by weak men.
Pedicide

They’re killing children
Again—
Those weak rich men
Aroused by violence—
Hide their darkest secrets
Under ashes and dust.

School girls seeking
Knowledge,
Living for the future—
The screaming bombs
Silenced their voices—
Forever.

Bloodied books and backpacks,
Pencils broken on the floor—
No longer to write,
To create—
No more songs,
No more dreams.

Children—
Stuck in the middle
Of adult liars,
Broken empires,
And one-sided peace promises
As empty as craters.

When will it end?
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 25/01/2026
I wrote another poem in response to another government funded murder. May Alex Pretti rest in peace. rwilliamparmenter.com/gaslit-by-th...
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Gaslit By The Government - R. William Parmenter | Author | Poet | Artist
“DHS: Man fatally shot ‘violently resisted’ attempts to be disarmed.” Source: CNN
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 24/01/2026
I’m already seeing the comments: well, he shouldn’t have resisted… Well, intruding on a federal investigation… Well, this. Well, that. Well, STFU. All those excuses don’t give these trigger happy goons the right to execute people. This insanity needs to stop.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 22/01/2026
I’m starting light therapy. Let’s hope this works.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 22/01/2026
POST AN EMERGENCY CAT PIC
A black cat and a brown Siamese cat lay together on a cat tree by a window in the sun.
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Malachy Moran @malformed-poetry.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Today I want to tell you about a #poet, novelist, and #dissident. Irina Ratushinskaya was born in Odessa, Ukraine in 1954 and studied physics. In 1980, Ratushinskaya began to protest the Soviet Union’s human rights violations and began publishing her anti-regime poems in journals.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 12/01/2026
There’s a new poem up on my blog. It is in response to the murder of Renee Good, the injustices happening all around, and how I tend to get quiet when I’m angry. Thank you for checking it out. rwilliamparmenter.com/quiet-anger/
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Quiet Anger - R. William Parmenter | Author | Poet | Artist
Often, during times like these, I feel like I don't say or do enough to speak out about crimes against humanity. Often, I'm left dumbfounded. Mostly, I'm too angry, and when I get angry, I tend to sta...
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 23/11/2025
After months of not writing, I finally wrote a poem inspired by a recent snowfall. It is up on my website. Give it a read if you like! rwilliamparmenter.com/first-snow/
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First Snow - R. William Parmenter | Author | Poet | Artist
A poem about the first snow and the excitement it brings.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 21/11/2025
If you find yourself in Brighton, Michigan, there’s a lovely little place called 2 Dandelions Bookshop you should visit. There’s a signed copy of my debut poetry book in there. 😉
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 28/07/2025
I really like my website! One day, I hope to sell my books and art directly from it. For now, sign up for my newsletter to receive updates, poetry, longer posts, and (eventually) see my art. Check it out. ⤵️ rwilliamparmenter.com
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Lucy A. McLaren @lucyamclaren.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Tropes for my upcoming gothic fantasy book, Echoes of the EtherStone. 🕯️ Gothic/gaslamp vibes 🕯️ Jack the Ripper inspired 🕯️ Fighting religious & social oppression 🕯️ Found family 🕯️ Murder mystery 🕯️ Arranged marriage Coming October—pre-0rder now, 🔗 in bio. #gothicfantasy #fantasybooks #BookSky
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Jaye Pool @jayepool.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Cincy Bookskyers — looking for something to do today? Check out Artisan Alley at OTR Stillhouse from 11-4! Paperback copies of Make Me Free and To Die Is Gain will be available at event sale pricing, and I’ll be there to sign copies and chat! 📚💙 #ArtisanAlley #buylocal513 #OTRstillhouse #Cincinnati
Flyer for my in-person book sales and signing event today 7/19:

Book SALE & SIGNING

Come to the Artisan Alley event at OTR Stillhouse and meet Jaye, buy your copy of Make Me Free or To Die is Gain, and have her sign it!

Saturday July 19, 2025
11:00am-4:00pm

2017 Branch St
Cincinnati, OH 45214

LIMITED COPIES AVAILABLE SO COME EARLY

Covers of Make Me Free and To Die Is Gain are also on the graphic.
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Rook Killjoy (dirtyhands the ninth) @foxrook.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Happy Saturday! We are at $125/$775 for rent due the 1st! Only $650 to go! TYSM! I have been unable to work due to asthma complications & trying to get in to see a pulmonologist. Please help this disabled queer trans person stay housed? 💕💸 #MutuaAid paypal.me/rookkilljoy C/V: foxrook
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Donate to Help disabled queer gigworker survive and stay housed, organized by Brandi Michelle Burnett
Hi everyone! I wanted to make a proper update to explain that… Brandi Michelle Burnett needs your support for Help disabled queer gigworker survive and stay housed
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 14/07/2025
I’m sad to have learned that poet Andrea Gibson passed away. They were an amazing human and a wonderful writer. May they rest in peace. 💜
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 28/06/2025
Have a look! I was interviewed by Oatleaf Poetry Magazine!
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 25/06/2025
I’m excited to have won this month’s competition with Oatleaf Poetry Magazine! This month’s theme was “out-of-body.” Give it a read and follow Oatleaf for more great poetry: www.oatleafpoetry.com/2025/06/you-...
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You Ground Me by R William Parmenter
Editor's Note: Congratulations to R William Parmenter for winning this month's competition. The theme for June was "out-of-body" and this pi...
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 11/06/2025
When I’m looking at publications to submit to, and I read some of the poems they’ve published, and I start to doubt myself… ✋Imposter Syndrome🤚 p.s. I submit anyway.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 08/06/2025
Trying to buy a house has been… fun. Between that and client work, I managed to write some poems. AND I’ve submitted a few so far! Even if they aren’t accepted, it’s exciting to get my work out there.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 01/06/2025
Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 11/05/2025
My book has been out in the world for five months! This poem is a selection from the book. As you may guess, it is about a typical day where I dissociate from everything around me. I’m floating through the world, not really attached to my body, and watching everything as if I’m watching TV.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 02/05/2025
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! I’m keeping my poetry book marked down all month. Between The Dark and The Light is a collection of poems reflecting on living life with bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. ⤵️
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Hannah Danielle 📚🌈 @hannahdanielle.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Hi! I am trying to drop this everywhere I can. My family needs help gofund.me/0aa08df8
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Donate to Funeral and guardianship legal fees, organized by Hannah Danielle
We are in need of help gathering funds for the end of life expenses for my mother,… Hannah Danielle needs your support for Funeral and guardianship legal fees
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Hannah Danielle 📚🌈 @hannahdanielle.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
A peek of one of the many pieces of art you can get with these exclusive sprayed edge paperbacks when my Kickstarter launches on 5/9! Pre-save with the link in my bio now!
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 28/04/2025
Hey, look! I was interviewed! You can find out a bit more about me and my writing process if you like. open.substack.com/pub/indieboo...
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Spotlight: Raw Emotional Reflections Poet R. William Parmenter.
This week’s spotlight features a Poet who uses few words to impart much meaning in every line.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 24/04/2025
I have a new poem up on my blog. Give it a read if you like! If you like my work, sign up for my newsletter and receive updates when I publish new poems, information about upcoming books, art (eventually), and all the good things. rwilliamparmenter.com/each-place-a...
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Each Place, A Home - R. William Parmenter | Author | Poet | Artist
This poem came to me while we were driving across the country. Since we were moving back to our childhood state and homes, I had a lot of that on my mind. For many people like myself, a place you grow...
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 14/04/2025
Books, check ‘em out! Books, check ‘em out! IYKYK It’s National Poetry Month! A great way to celebrate is to support and read indie poets, such as myself! Check it out ⬇️
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 11/04/2025
One day to go! Join us for PoetryPalooza 2025, a massive indie poetry sale happening April 12–14! Over three days, poets will be offering their work for just $0.99–$1.99 to help you discover new favorites, build your collection, and support independent artists.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 07/04/2025
Hey, guess what? PoetryPalooza starts in like 5 days! How cool! It will be an awesome way to find new poets, get new favorite poems, and increase that TBR list! More info ⤵️
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 31/03/2025
It's International Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans Rights are Human Rights! To all of my trans friends and loved ones: I love you and I will never stop fighting for your right to exist and live peaceful, fulfilling lives! 🏳️‍⚧️
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Matt Cesca (SFF Author) @authormattcesca.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
April 1st isn’t that far away! Sign up on my website for updates so you don’t miss the cover reveal and more! Linktree in bio!
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 24/03/2025
📣 Mark your calendars! PoetryPalooza 2025 is coming April 12–14! Get indie poetry eBooks for $0.99–$1.99 + enter to win a $15 Bookshop.org gift card! 🛒 More info: www.vwpublishing.com/poetrypalooza #NationalPoetryMonth
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V. Walker | Poet | Author @vwalker-author.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Hey #poetry lovers - don’t forget to sign up for an email reminder of when the PoetryPalooza Sale starts! (April 12 to 14th) There’s going to be dozens of poetry #books discounted! Signing up for an email reminders gets you an entry for a $15 Bookshop.org gift card! Link in bio!
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V. Walker | Poet | Author @vwalker-author.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Check out this interview with Poet, Writer, Mother and Amazing Human Boo! #poet #interview #writer
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Poet Interview: Boo Pfeiffer
Welcome back to our third interview - I'm excited to discuss poetry and process with Boo Pfeiffer - an underrated poet I've enjoyed getting to know here on Substack!
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