Carmella de Keyser
@carmellapoetry
Prizewinning poet Harlow Stanza founder Judge Harlow Open🏆 5 books published/forthcoming|Hedgehog Press|Alien Buddha Press|Parlyaree|Seventh Quarry Press Widely published inc by Macmillan Beatles|90s nostalgia
IMMORTALIS This poem lives alongside 28 others in my chapbook, CHASMS published by ALIEN BUDDHA PRESS. The word chasm comes from the Ancient Greek word χάσμα (chásma), which means "a yawning hollow," "gulf," or "gaping void." So grateful to @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social for all the support!
Delighted to have three new poems within Alien Buddha Zine 89! 'In the Vinyl Store', 'Illegal' & 'Connection'. The poems touch upon subjects of connection & the ethics of legalese technical language in regard to human beings, contexts & emotions. Many thanks to @alienbuddhapress.bsky.social 🙏🏻
#MustRead #VacationReading #summerreading The Boy Who Drew John Lennon by Peter Thabit Jones @peterthabitjones.bsky.social
#MustRead #VacationReading #Macbeth #AccessibleShakespeare The Invisible Hand by James Hartley
As a contributing poet I have caught a glimpse of September's Alien Buddha Zine and it is poised to be a collector's edition! Thrilled to have some new haibun within. Many thanks to Red for curating! #zinecommunity #printisnotdead #zinesandthings
I'm on the BBC #LatitudeSpecial chatting to radio presenter Rob Jelly about poetry & my upcoming #childrenspoetry collection #TheAmygdalaSafari. Many thanks to Rob who is DJing his fab set LIVE from Latitude Festival 23-26th! #LatitudeFest #BBCPoetry #LivePoems www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Greek graffiti at a bus stop, Museum of Illusions and the Black Pearl boat, Thessaloniki. 🏴☠️ #RandomSnaps #GoodVibesOnly #Wanderlust
Just arrived in Thessaloniki & have been reading #RiverGhosts by Merril D. Smith. This is a luminous collection, magical, moving & profound, journeying through ancestry, folklore, love & transitions. A beautiful book of memories, not to be missed! @merrildsmith.bsky.social #HighlyRecommended
Reading from the latest Seventh Quarry at Harlow Stanza. #poetrycommunity #theseventhquarry #essexpoetry #livepoems #LoveEssex
I sat down with Babs Michel early this morning for an interesting chat about the process of #poetry. I enjoyed speaking to her she was a wonderful host. You can hear our interview on #BBCSounds BBC Three Counties Radio Episode 12/07/2026 from 6.40 mins. #PoetryOnAir www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/searc...
The beautiful #SeventhQuarry arrived this afternoon! Many thanks to Editor Peter Thabit Jones for bringing diverse voices into unison. Sharing~ HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN? after Srebrenica💔 & DIVIDED-a poem exploring how leaving people behind, can be haunting. #Srebrenica #Borders
Thank you so much to Mike Everley for this lovely review, the goodwill from the poetry community -it means a lot... Mike is a fantastic poet, please do check out his books too! They are deeply affecting.
The Amygdala Safari launches soon with #ParlyareePress ~an ethical &caring publisher. The book intends to help young people explore the hidden world of emotions, celebrate identity, & build resilience. Tap the link to read more. 🩷🔆🐘 www.parlyaree.com/amygdalasafari #EmotionalLiteracy #SelfAwareness
I am getting my summer reading together and have ordered River Ghosts, arriving Saturday... Excited! 🔆 But oh my, I just looked on Amazon and you have such a beautiful range of books available on important subjects... I am curious to read all of them! 👏🏻
On #GlobalWorldBeatlesDay I would like to celebrate The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics, Edited by Alan Aldridge. This book was first published in 1969 & 71 and is an inspiring read. #WorldBeatlesDay #Beatles #AlanAldridge #Sixties
Amélie’s Paris: how the locations look, 25 years later | BFI share.google/BNVTGa1DnG1G...
Highly recommend @mike-everley.bsky.social 's poetry. Am in the middle of his book #Reflections. Posting a poem that piqued my interest while reading. 🦉
I have just completed #FlammableSolid by @internetofwords.com . A powerful and energising read! There is passion, equilibrium and wonderfully unique observations of our collective human existence, all told in a bold, sincere voice! #highlyrecommend
It's #Friyay! Friday is Chip Day! By Neal Zetter @nealzetterpoet.bsky.social #PoetryFriday #FridayFeeling #ChickenLicken
Today marks a year since these three poems took their first odyssey with the hair-raising Dirigible Balloon! 🙏🏻 🌬️🪂🌈 #TheDirigibleBalloon #ChildrensPoetry #PoetryForKids #KidsPoems
🎉Pleased to reveal the cover of my new book #THEAMYGDALASAFARI. Pre-orders are officially open from @waterstones.bsky.social & the official launch is on the 1st of Sep! Thank you to #ParlyareePress & my brilliant blurbists Jonathan Humble & James Hartley. #NewBook www.waterstones.com/book/the-amy...
Re-sharing this poem by @noelcowley.bsky.social a founding member of our Harlow Circle of Poetry community. He doesn't just write about war & injustice, he is also actively devoted to charitable work & promoting equality within our community & the world at large. First published in #TheMadridReview.
I am reading an observational poem on BBC Upload today at 18.00. Warmest thanks to Beth Linnell for selecting this piece, I am looking forward to her show! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p... #poetrydrop #bbcessex #radiopoems #spokenwordpoetry