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Picasso may have had a point
One from the archives, written over a year ago.

C.J
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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Sudden Supernova | Samuel Johnstone & Lauren Middleton
A collaborative poem between Lauren Middleton and Samuel Johnstone.

C.J
Aug 31, 20241 min read
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ANAMNESIS, with Lauren Middleton
A quick foray into collaborative poetry with Lauren Middleton.

C.J
Aug 19, 20241 min read
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REVERB, with Samuel Johnstone
The first line of this poem is one that I've had in my drafts for over a year at this point, and I was so happy to finally put it to use.

C.J
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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Oh, the light!
Inspired by day 12 of this year's Escapril prompts.

C.J
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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Super?market
A poem about not-quiet-functioning in a setting designed for neurotypicals.

C.J
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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A Poem and Reflection | Danny Diss
Expectation crushing your soul, nodding through the world that assumes so much of you. Your words lost against the tide, unless you spit...

Danny Diss
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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A Resolution at the Barricade
Totally didn't write this about Enjolras and Grantaire from Les Miserables, I don't know what you mean :)

C.J
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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Ben Platt's Honeymind: a review in vignettes
A review of Ben Platt's new album Honeymind.

C.J
Jun 3, 20245 min read
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Busywork & other poems | Eva Daines McFadden
Three poems written by Eva Daines McFadden.

Eva Daines McFadden
Apr 27, 20242 min read
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ESCAPRIL DAY FIFTEEN - Beach
Day fifteen of the poetry prompt challenge 'escapril'

C.J
Apr 15, 20241 min read
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ESCAPRIL DAY ONE - change of state
A response to Escapril 2024 day one: 'Change of State'.

C.J
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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Poetry in the Early Hours | Samuel Johnstone
A short collection of seven poems taking place on a different day of the week, written by Samuel Johnstone.

Samuel Johnstone
Mar 30, 20242 min read
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Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine: a review in vignettes.
All image rights belong to Republic Records, Ariana Grande, and other relevant parties. Intro (End of the World) White wine and gossip...

C.J
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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Submission Journey | Part One
I have thirty-five days until my first proper submission to a publisher is officially unsuccessful.

C.J
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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When you’re approached by a Girl Scout selling cookies… please DO NOT:
This poem was inspired by a post I stumbled upon on Instagram last month.

C.J
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Amplifying Palestinian Voices
For my first blog post this month I won't be sharing a new poem. Instead, you will find links to various Palestinian poems and stories.

C.J
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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Deaf Identity: CODA and me. | Lauren Middleton
Now, I’m not one to sit completely entranced by a film (often I’m scrolling through my phone and the film is background noise) but when...

Lauren Middleton
Jan 29, 20248 min read
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Skin
A poem based on a prompt from the Escapril 2023 writing challenge.

C.J
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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attention
A poem that takes an unfamiliar, deeper look into my actual life, and not just some made-up aesthetic-adjacent nonsense.

C.J
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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