@burntreynolds.bsky.social
An elder millennial turned leftover terrestrial, former combat soldier (fodder) turned free verse Ginsburg-esque poet, and non-practicing intellectual trying to dream bigger than a six inch screen as a local community host for poetry open mics.
BlueSky poetry section is very useful.
I like how I used all the correct tags and everyone's just ignored my question.
It's so difficult to put on a positive face these days. So much fragmentation. So much unwillingness to help.
C'est la vie.
#poetry #community
#poets
#Poetry #Poets #Community
Anyone want to fill me in on how to make people care about poetry? Open mics? I've been running one for almost two years with almost nothing to show for it. Lots of one-timers and they never come back.
Feels like having to pull teeth and, it's difficult to stay positive.
That's great and all, but it'd be cooler if you used the engine you're bragging about to make games people actually want instead of just signing giant deals with corporations to force us to play games we don't want like "Avatar". Nobody asked for that. Where is Splinter Cell? Where is Division 3?
@democrats-veterans.house.gov
Why do you let them get away with saying this kind of stuff? Why are you letting them take credit for things y'all did? This is what the ppl mean when they say they watch the Dems to fight back to stop this kind of stuff from happening and take credit for what you did.
Gearbox Chief Randy Pitchford Says: ‘If You’re a Real Fan, You’ll Find a Way to Make It Happen’ accidentally condoning piracy in order to get the game. That wasn't on my bingo card for 2025.
The creator of this frog made a documentary about reclaiming it from the Nazis, because he never intended it to be used that way. Not trying to change your mind, just making the statement. I don't use it.
I'm sick of news that makes me think even for a moment 'that's it, that's the whole ballgame'
I'll never *actually accept the idea that all is lost. but some days are harder than others
Throughout music history, lyrics have frequently proven to be surprisingly prophetic, with numerous examples of past lyrics accurately predicting future realities. Like proto punk band in the late '60s, Death, when they wrote "Politicians in My Eyes."
One of my favorites is Sage Francis:
Last month's #community #poetry #openmic that I host was my most attended since I started it. We had 11. Last night it was held again, and we beat that with 19 attending. It was incredible y'all!
@zeteo.com Hope y'all snatch up Joy Reid after she was unceremoniously axed from MSNBC for doing her job.
Stop wasting time and go work on Division 3 and the next Splinter Cell.
I'm ecstatic for you Lizzo. You rock.
After wasting years and copious amounts of money on Avatar and Star Wars, maybe now you finally take your division fans seriously again.
I hope it was worth it. All you had to do was make Division 3 and reboot Splinter Cell.
Thanks for sharing. Here's my favorite songbird related song, hope you like it! youtu.be/qi-qvwO2x6U?...
Kendrick Lamar straight out called him out at the start of his show when he said, the revolution about to be televised. You picked the right time, but the wrong guy.
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Love it. #hiphop #superbowl
The Halo Effect - March of the Dead (Melodic Death Metal)
Unreqvited - A Pathway to the Moon (Atmospheric Black Metal)
16 - Guides For The Misguided (Sludge Metal)
Three of my favorite heavy albums released this year, so far, check them out!
#music2025 #music #metal
@aoc.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Is it time to divest from Alphabet Inc yet?
@chrislhayes.bsky.social Why isn't MSNBC screaming from the rooftops about Elon Musk taking over the Treasury Department?
I'm excited for any new Ghost material that shows us what direction Tobias is going with the new music on the next album. I hope it sounds like the single they released for the live film.
Someone asked me after the open mic if they could read my work online. It was bittersweet having to say no. I'd love to share it, but I'm holding off until it's in manuscript form, due to online AI scraping.
#poetry #writing #openmic
They want us to feel despair. They want us to feel insignificant. They want to max out our bandwidth. They want us to be numb. They want us to stop shining the light on their depravity so that they can be free to conspire against us in the shadows.
Don't give them what they want.
Your message definitely hits harder and feels better knowing who you are supported by.
I was not ready for that outro!!
I really, really enjoyed the last Decemberist album.
Going to a poetry open mic in Oklahoma City today with a friend to see a feature and take part in the open mic. First time going to OKC. Pretty excited!
Oh you're still trying. Awkward.
Loot drop says what?
Hey man, I'm really sorry about the accident. I hope you get better.
Bruh, Hitler admired the systematic racism in the United States, particularly the treatment of Black Americans through Jim Crow laws, segregation, and racial violence. He was inspired by the KKK's WP ideology, U.S. eugenics movements, and legal frameworks of racial discrimination. It's documented.
Jon Stewart still worth watching?