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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
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The Ghost of Words - R. William Parmenter | Author | Poet | Artist
Often, I find myself dreaming of poems. Sometimes, I can remember them. But more often than not, I forget the words as soon as I open my eyes. That is what this poem is about. A simple thing penned at...
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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 · 16/06/2026
I love it so much! One of my favorite stories ever. The only thing it’s missing is an original dust jacket.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 16/06/2026
I recently acquired a first edition! 🥰
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 15/06/2026
Oh! Thanks! I forgot there are services like that.
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 15/06/2026
😮 😍
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 15/06/2026
Same! Actually, I set my fantasy WIP in that period. Considering other ideas in that era, too. It was quite a time for societal and technological changes.
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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
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Pedicide - R. William Parmenter | Author | Poet | Artist
We're at war again. Another war at the hands of the false king of the United States. Another war where the victims are civilians — children. When I saw that an elementary school had been bombed, I cou...
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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 · 27/01/2026
Is that correct usage of the em dash? I don’t know. To be honest, I don’t care. Poetry is meant to bend and break the rigid rules of writing.
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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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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 21/01/2026
Awesome! Congrats!
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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 · 02/08/2025
Thank you so much!
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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
Thank you so much! 😊
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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 · 28/06/2025
Thank you!
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R William Parmenter, Poet @rwilliamparmenter.com · 28/06/2025
Thank you so much! It was a fun prompt that sparked this little piece for my wife, and anyone who has a person who helps bring them back to Earth. 😊
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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
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, my book is discounted through May. Find it at your favorite place to buy books. You can also ask your local bookstore or library to carry it! rwilliamparmenter.com/books/
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Books - R. William Parmenter | Author | Poet | Artist
Currently Available Between The Dark and The Light Between The Dark and The Light, the debut of R. William Parmenter, is a powerful collection of poems exploring the raw and authentic experience of li...
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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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