Helen Laycock

Every Friday, @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social have a #poetry challenge on social media to write a piece in 18 words or fewer.

The tag is #fragmentsfriday for those who wish to participate.

This is my poem.

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Thanks so much for listening, Rosanna. ❤️

My pleasure, Bernard.
I loved it! ✨✨✨

Fabulous! ❤️

Such a lovely response.
Thank you so much. It means a lot. 🤍

Here is the text to accompany my #spokenword #poetry above… 🔥🔥🔥

‘I am Fire’ is the result of a #spokenword #poetry challenge by @blackboughpoetry.bsky.social

Enjoy…
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I am quite lost for words. The impact is incredible. The quiet surrounding the physical imagery of the third stanza is resolute, resigned, and the movement unrushed, but steady. Inevitable…

A brilliant poem. Utterly tragic. 💔

Thank you, Charles.

It’s a fascinating story, and so moving to hear about the orca mother’s grief. 💔

Thank you, Kristen. 🤍

So kind. 🤍

Thanks so much, Julia. 🤍

Thank you, Suzy.
I’m so sorry that you have lost someone special. 🤍

I’m so very sorry to hear about your father. 🤍

This was written with the scattering of ashes in mind, yes.

Thank you so much. 🤍

Sounds like a difficult day. 🙏

Thank you so much, Rach. ❤️

Thanks again, Peter! ❤️

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Thanks so much, Linda. 🤍

Thrilled to share the poem just published by @fullhouselitmag.bsky.social
‘HEAVENLY BODIES’

Do read the beautiful #poetry in the journal and enjoy the accompanying audio versions too.

www.fullhouseliterary.com/issue-1-2026

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Thank you! 😊

Thank you! ❤️

Thank you, Paul. ❤️

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Ha ha! 😂😂😂

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Fab, Rachel!
And don’t forget colouring in a photocopied flag!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Thanks so much, Rachel! 🥰

So lovely, Eleanor! 🌙