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Jo (she/her)

@joblackthorn

queer research nerd aspiring to be Baba Yaga. patreon.com/joblackthorn

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Wouldn’t trade it for the world. Happy Pride, sweetheart. “Sonnet 29” by William Shakespeare. #love #jealousy #satisfaction #poetryreading #soothingvoice

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Gloriously self-made monsters. “Love Poem: Chimera” Donika Kelly. #lesbianpoet #monsters #poetryreading #soothingvoice

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So many small things, all coming together. “DC” by Kim Yaged. #poetryreading #soothingvoice #sinfulsunday

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They can argue for rigidity and containment, but you can always see the cracks. “Theories of Everything (When the lecturer’s shirt matches the painting on the wall)” by Rebecca Elson, from her book A Responsibility to Awe. #poetryreading #order #chaos #science #soothingvoice

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So many ideas, all of them delicious. "After Language" by Chaia Heller. #poetryreading #soothingvoice #summerfruit #imagination

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Here's to sassing yourself, realizing how much of a hoopy frood you are, and knowing where your towel is. #hitchhikersguidetothegalaxy #douglasadams

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For those who have to unlearn it, watching folks who were never forced to learn it is a whole other kind of healing. “Hell Cat” by L. E. Bowman #poetry #emotions #poetryreading #loud

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Happy Sherlock Holmes Day! Here's donning your deerstalker for some deduction, and diving deep into data. Whether you prefer Jeremy Brett, Robert Downey Jr., Basil Rathbone, Johnny Lee Miller, or any of the many other portrayls, I hope you get to enjoy today. #sherlockholmes #sirarthurconandoyle

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Sometimes you fight the heat, sometimes you just give in to it. “Honeydew Night” by Paula Amann #poetryreading #summerheat #melon #beattheheat #soothingvoice

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Your fencepost of proclaimation awaits. "You don’t always have to be graceful." - Anne Hathaway by L.E. Bowman #poetryreading #rooster #fortitude #hotmess #loud

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Seriously. Be here, that’s more important. “Mutual Sanctuary” by David Gate. #poetryreading #fallingapart #showup #friendship #breakingdown

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The movement is different, but still, somehow, the same. Aberration by Rebecca Elson, from her book A Responsibility to Awe. #space #poetryreading #hubble #soothingvoice #stars

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Darling, that is a compliment. "never be quiet" by rupi kaur, from her book home body. #poetryreading #opinion #bigideas #galaxybrain #soothingvoice

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I will not apologize for my loyalty or my teeth. “Semantics” by L.E. Bowman #poetryreading #wordchoice #insult #honesty #soothingvoice

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Here’s to celebrating the sundress and so much else. #poetry #sundress #sundressseason #soothingvoice

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The ongoing cycle. "Persephone 3" by Marie Howe. #poetryreading #soothingvoice #persephone #nature #seasons

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May the Fourth be with you! As well as the relaxation of porg-based programming. #maythe4thbewithyou #starwarsday #soothingvoice

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The body that you take to the beach is a beach body, and it is magnificent. "Beach Body" by Kate Baer, from her book And Yet. #poetry #bodypositivity #bodyneutrality #geography #bodydiversity

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Swim. “baptize” by rupi kaur, from her book ‘home body.’ #poetry #love #pleasure #care #soothingvoice

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I know you want to improve, but darling, don’t forget. You’re powerful right now. “The Invitation” by Kate Baer. #poetry #power #fear #soothingvoice #inspiration

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3rd realization, that you can. “Directions for Saving Your Life” by L.E. Bowman. #poetry #letinggo #breathing #loosening #soothingvoice

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Just a suggestion…to consider…an untitled piece by Jelaluddin Rumi, translated by Colmen Barks with A.J. Arberry. #poetry #spring #stayinginside #poetryreading #soothingvoice

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Seriously, your laughter is amazing. The unintended, uncontrollable one is my favorite. “No, I Do Not Want to See a ChatGPT Caricature of Your Life” by L.E. Bowman. #poetry #poetryreading #honestemotion #humanemotion #friendship

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Sometimes a mix of principles is what gets you through. "Early Morning Karma" by Brian Bilston. #poetry #mornings #zen #soothingvoice #poetryreading

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It's good to remember those people, those stories. It's important, you're important. And GNU, for my discworld fans. "Tell Me About Your Person" by David Gate. #grief #loss #poetry #soothingvoice #poetryreading

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That’ll do it. “What Makes it Good” by David Meuel. #poetry #poetryreading #perspective #soothingvoice

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Rain was a dialect I could listen to. "Rain" by Eavan Boland. #poetryreading #soothingvoice #cozyvibes #rain

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Let’s go. “You Can Fight Fascism in a Feather Boa” by Jillian Stacia, from her book Set the Bone. #poetry #keepdancing #poetryreading #coping #soothingvoice

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I’ll help you carry the day. “The World Crumbles” by L.E. Bowman. #poetry #dealing #poetryreading #soothingvoice #fightingforward

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Nature contains all kinds of delightful varied weirdness. “Naughty by Nature” by Lyndsay Rush, from her book A Bit Much. #nature #poetryreading #weird #poetry #soothingvoice

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Mmm. “Little Acts of Love” by Marge Piercy #poetry #poetryreading #cunninglinguist #soothingvoice

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What can I say? You autofill my heart with joy. “Love Excels” by Brian Bilston #poetry #excel #nerdlove #soothingvoice #poetryreading

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You have to believe, that you can always do something. “Fairy-tale Logic” by A.E. Stallings. #poetry #fantasy #magic #poetryreading #soothingvoice

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The journey itself can be just as delicious as the destination. “The Dance” by Robin Jacobson. #poetry #poetryreading

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from The Fellowship of the Ring, chapter V, A Conspiracy Unmasked, by J.R.R. Tolkien. #tolkienreadingday #lotr #friendship #soothingvoice

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"They/Them" by David Gate, with the following dedication from the author. "For Nex Benedict, in hope of a future where we receive the world in technicolor 💔🩶🌈” #poetry #diversity

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Sound good? "What Do Women Want?" (After Kim Addonizio) by Amy Kay #poetry #want

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I bet there’s a crow who would use a magic 8 ball, and then bring it to their scientist friends. “A list of things I'd rather do than ask ChatGPT” by Alex Dawson. #poetry #knowledge

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Mmmm. “We All Owe Death a Life -Salman Rushdie” by L.E. Bowman. #poetry #life

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Despite your disbelief that this is so. "You're Very Easy to Love" by Lyndsay Rush. #poetry #love

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All kinds of things can help. Including singing. From Mary Oliver’s poem “Evidence” from her book of the same name. #poetry #singing #coping

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Just so we’re clear. “I Want You To Know Where This Anger Comes From” by David Gate, from his book A Rebellion of Care #poetry #anger

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Smoke by Jarod K. Anderson, from his book Love Notes from the Hollow Tree. #poetryreading #forest

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Math can be magical like that. “Inventing Zero” by Rebecca Elson, from her book A Responsibility to Awe. #poetry #math #soothingvoice

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If, among the everything, you want to talk about the importance of art and creative expression, this is from a speech John Cleese gave called “Creativity in Management.” #art #creativity #soothingvoice

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Be all of the things; connected not contradictory. “Moon Song” by Kate Baer, from her book What Kind of Woman. #poetry

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As if. “Backyard Wedding” by Kate Baer, from her book What Kind of Woman #poetry

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Futile the winds. “Wild Nights - Wild Nights!” (269) by Emily Dickinson #poetry

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Acknowledge the feeling to deal with the feeling. Not giving up, just extremely, justifiably, tired. “American Dream” by Danielle Coffyn #poetry #frustrated

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This one comes from Fucktology, over on IG. You guys make the best suggestions. #datingadvice #pirates

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It really, really does. “It Looks Good On You” by L.E. Bowman. #poetry

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What do you say? “The Real Hearth” by Marge Piercy. #poetry #heat

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And let it all out. “The world is both burning & blooming.” by Karen Salmansohn #poetry

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from She’s Strong, but She’s Tired by r.h. Sin #poetry

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That you will go on walking, and that you love what you are. “Lines for Winter” by Mark Strand #winter #poetry

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Potential always exists. From the book Leaf Litter by Jarod K. Anderson #poetry #potential

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Change doesn’t have to be visible to be happening. “Undertow” by Judith Barrington #hydrodynamics #love #poetry

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You may surprise yourself. From the poetry collection Keep Moving by Maggie Smith. #poetry

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So we kiss. From L.E. Bowman’s latest book Shapeshifter #poetry

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Come with your seasons, your fullness, your end. “Winter Solstice Chant” by Annie Finch #poetry #seasons

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I understand stress cleaning and taking care of your habitat. Just consider how you are spending your time, and the options you have. “Dust If You Must” by Rose Milligan #poetry

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It’s a process, and not to be rushed. “A Lessening” from David Gate’s book A Rebellion of Care. #poetry #january

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The nothing that is not there, and the nothing that is. “The Snow Man” by Wallace Stevens. #winterpoetry #snow

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May hope be like a cat who appears in your house and decides you are theirs now, and will hear no argument. “A Hymn for Every Version of You This New Year” by Nikita Gill. #poetry

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And if last call comes, we will continue. There’s always a way. Use your tools, and hang in there. “Fascism Looms, So We Go to the Library” by Hayley DeRoche. #poetry #library

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Not everything deseves to occupy the same space as before; particularly when you deserve better. “Auld Lang Sighs” by Lyndsay Rush #poetry

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We have many, many miles to go. Try to pause, breathe, and look up every so often. Please. “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. #poetry #winter

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Let it breathe. “When the Soft Animal of Your Body Is Exhausted” by Danielle Coffyn. #poetry

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Crows do have a way of lending assistance, and little things can turn your day around. “Dust of Snow” by Robert Frost. #crows

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Many worthwhile things are. C’mere you. “Welcome” by Jarod K. Anderson, from Love Notes from the Hollow Tree. #poetry

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There are many sources of light. Look to them. “How to Survive Winter” by Danielle Coffyn #poetry

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A pointilist’s blur. “Blizzard” by Linda Pastan. #poetry #winter

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As we get toward the end of the year, please know those feelings are valid too. So are dandelions, public libraries, and hope. “Notes on Hope” by D. Coffyn #poetry

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A more sensual style of celebration. Merry Christmas. An untitled piece by Mason Fowler.

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Madness may in fact be the most logical response. “Much Madness is divinest Sense (620)” by Emily Dickinson. #poetry

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Happy Solstice, welcome Yule. “The Shortest Day” by Susan Cooper. Also avaliable as a picture book! #yule #poetryreading #soothingvoice #solstice

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Merry Mashup, have some Christmas Cake

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Take all the time you need. An untitled piece by Mason Fowler. #poetry

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You and me and this, all of this. “Romance” by Robert Louis Stevenson. #poetry

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The tree in the Ramble was removed in August due to illness, but I have no doubt that something will arise in its absence. “Pets Are Remembered at a Secret Christmas Tree in Central Park” by Lyndsay Rush #poetry #pets #rainbowbridge

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Happy sigh. “Difficult Women (After Raquel Franco)” by Danielle Coffyn #poetry #gender #ruiningtheworkplace

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If I am to be killed for simply living, let death be kinder than man. "Kinder Than Man" by Althea Davis. #poetry

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During the show, after the show, on the stage, in the crowd. It’s all about perspective, isn’t it. “After the Opera” by Richard Schiffman. #poetry #opera

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And you know that’s not even close to all of it. Srs, give yourself some credit. "Girl, I Don't Think You Give Yourself Enough Credit For All the Crashouts You're NOT Having" - @bookofawildflower” by Danielle Coffyn. #poetry #mentalhealth

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Here's to our hearts. "Kasey, San Diego, 2015," by Lora Mathis. This piece accompanies a photo series with the same title. #poetry #platonicintimacy

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Please remember that the Giant Scary Thing (whether connected to current events, your childhood home, or both) is not all powerful. The more they push to act like they are, the more you know they aren’t. Hang in there, you can do this. #happythanksgiving

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Playful and pliable. "what lesbian porn has done for me" by Destiny O. Birdsong #poetry

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Talking about space, and magnets (bc srs, we know what a magnet is). Call it a combo of science & managing mental health

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I'm passing you your share of gatorade and hash browns. "Last Call" by Kim Addonizio, from her book Tell Me. #poetry

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The only question is who’s car we’re gonna take. “Leave of Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder” by Lyndsay Rush #poetry #ooo

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All that can develop from a touch. "Touch" by Victoria Lena Manyarrows.#poetry

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It can feel complicated, and be simple. “Instructions for Having a Soul” by Joseph Fasano. #poetry #soul

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Relevant then, relevant now. “Self Reclamations For My Twelve-Year Old Self” by D. Coffyn. #poetry #aging

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A bend in the path doesn't mean you're doing everything wrong, it means there's a bend in the path. Hang in there. This is an untitled piece from Jarod K. Anderson.

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Just so we’re clear. “When I Say I Want You, What I Mean Is” by D. Coffyn. #poetry

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a toga of ectoplasm, worn Isadora Duncan-style. “Ghosts and Fashion” by Elaine Equi #poetry

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All valid questions.“When I Die, Delete My Browser History” by D. Coffyn. #poetry

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Trust that you can adapt. from Keep Moving by Maggie Smith #poetry

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Although, things can always change. “The Witch Has Told You a Story” by Ava Leavell Haymon #spookypoetry

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Celebrating the change of season, in a more Addams family way. “Fall, leaves, fall” by Emily Brontë. #poetry

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