David Bleiman (grandfather poet)

Prizewinning poet writing in English, Scots & multilingually.
Books include "Tongue Stramash" (poems in Scots) & "This Kilt of Many Colours".

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

I no longer visit X much but have not left. In case any of my followers would like one of my poetry books (maybe you've just not got round to it?!) see my direct sales site here. Free P & P in UK.
https://t.co/9YR8NnGZTS

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

The Graveyard Shift brings poetry & music to The Diggers, Dalry, Edinburgh on THURS 7 MAY, 7 - 9 PM. With Annie Brechin, Ross McCleary & Grant B Robertson. Open mic. All details on the flyer.

[Ricky Monahan Brown @ricky_ballboy]

Join me and the Graveyard Shift team to celebrate World Poetry Day (observed) tomorrow!

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

MONDAY 23 MARCH poetry event EDINBURGH
for one night only the Graveyard Shift goes to Leith! All welcome -no ticket required - poets, music, open mic - 7 PM. All details on the flyer.

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

TUESDAY 20 JANUARY - The Graveyard Shift returns to The Diggers aka Athletic Arms, Edinburgh, 7 - 9 pm.
Featuring poet @StuartKenny and singer/songwriter @JackHinksMusic
All details on the flyer:

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

Another terrific review of my Scots Poetry collection, "Tongue Stramash", by W.S.Milne in Lallans 107, just out. Copies available for just £7.99 (FREE P & P to UK addresses), here:
https://t.co/Thk6DfoNdB

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

English is a world language. But at what cost? In this far-reaching essay Alan Riach includes a discussion of ma ain Scots language poetry. A bit of a stretch mebbie? Hae a leuk & judge fir yersel: https://t.co/Thk6Dfpl39
Reposts aye welcome!
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[BELLA CALEDONIA @bellacaledonia]

Decolonising the Mind - the work of the great Kenyan writer and activist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who insisted that erasing language was the most lasting weapon of oppression. Brilliant essay by Alan Riach as part of our identity language and power series
https://t.co/MUaF1SN24e

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

If you saw Alan Riach's article in The National, in which he referenced my Scots poetry collection and incl. 2 of the poems, you might like to read the full collection? £7.99 (free p & p in UK)
https://t.co/Thk6DfoNdB
Retweets appreciated!
@billykayscot
@MizLiot
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[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

@MizLiot ...and at least as synthetic!

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

Delightful, insightful review of "Tongue Stramash" (poems in Scots) by Keeks Mc in today's Oct issue of The Candyman’s Trumpet.
If you want to know the lassie's "aptly succinct" answer to Burns in "Ae Fond Kush" you might just have to pick up a copy here:
https://t.co/Thk6DfoNdB

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

POETRY DIARY DATE: The Graveyard Shift returns to The Diggers aka Athletic Arms (Dalry, Edinburgh) on TUES 18 NOVEMBER. Featuring Stephanie Green & minstrelsy of Angus Ogilvy.
All details here:

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

UPDATE: The Graveyard Shift at The Diggers, Dalry, Edinburgh, TUES 23 SEP at 7PM.
Jim Mackintosh has had to postpone but we have arranged for Basil du Toit and Biff Smith to share the featured poet spot.

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

If you have ever thought about giving your poetry more impact, this could be the step by step guide you need to make your first poetry film.
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[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

Delighted to be part of 10red, get along if you can on SEP 28th, 1.45 pm, Strathmore Bar in Leith.

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

EDINBURGH WEDNESDAY 17 SEP 7.30 PM
Join me & the amazing Juliette Lee for poetry, free sherbet lemons & wine. Help make a collective poem celebrating foods we remember from childhood. At Typewronger Books @tweetwronger
FREE but register:
https://t.co/e3rRSjRDQS

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

EDINBURGH POETRY EVENT
WEDS 17 SEP 7.30 PM
Join me & the amazing Juliette Lee for poetry, sherbet lemons & wine. Also help make a collective poem celebrating foods we remember (love it or hate it) from childhood.
It's at @tweetwronger, FREE but register:
https://t.co/e3rRSjRDQS

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

Come join us for The Graveyard Shift, EDINBURGH TUES 23 SEPTEMBER 7 - 9 PM at THE DIGGERS aka Athletic Arms
Featuring poetry from Jim Mackintosh with open mic and rollicking music by the GOGs. Free event. All details on the flyer:

[David Bleiman (grandfather poet) @BleimanDavid]

Read Guy Walker's insightful review of my Scots poetry collection, "Tongue Stramash" here:
https://t.co/Thk6DfoNdB

[Olga Wojtas @OlgaWojtas]

Congratulations to @BleimanDavid on a great event at The Diggers with poems, discs and anecdotes from his family history - and a wonderful wind-up gramophone.