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Esther Spurrill-Jones

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Painting and Sculpting with Words - How to Write Poetry

Painting and Sculpting with Words - How to Write Poetry

Always wanted to write a poem but don't know where to start? This guide has everything you need to start crafting your first poem.

2023

Esther Spurrill Jones

Esther Spurrill Jones

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Prism & Pen

377 Years of Queer History in Canada — 1648 to 2025

From European colonization to the present

Apr 25

A close-up of two hands cradling a red tin mug that says, “Canada — Strong and Free — 1867” and has a stylized picture of mountains and a moose.

Apr 25

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The Word Artist

Yes, I Am Still a Christian

I am a disciple of Christ

Jul 9, 2021

Yes, I Am Still a Christian

Jul 9, 2021

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Prism & Pen

I’ll Myself Disgrace — a poem of sin & shame

A L’Arora inspired by Shakespeare’s Sonnet 89

2d ago

A Pride parade with several people marching. The two people in the foreground are holding a large Progress Pride flag on which is written in block letters, “GET USED TO IT.”

2d ago

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Paper Poetry

I’m Not Okay — a poem of grief and pain

A La’Tuin of emotional well-being when I am not well

Jun 3

Sketch of clouds — ink on paper.

Jun 3

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The Word Artist

Against Myself — a poem of fighting

A Villonnet inspired by Shakespeare’s Sonnet 88

Jun 1

Two people in full plate armour standing by water.

Jun 1

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Prism & Pen

Will Pride 2025 in Canada Be Different This Year?

I worry that it won’t be, and I worry that it will be

May 31

Will Pride 2025 in Canada Be Different This Year?

May 31

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The Word Artist

The King of Fools — a poem of hubris

A Grá Reformata inspired by Shakespeare’s Sonnet 87

May 23

The King of Fools — a poem of hubris

May 23

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Prism & Pen

Welcome to the Club — two gay cousins talk about their lives and loves

“You know I’m jealous of you?”

May 14

A Boggle game with the letter blocks spelling out “LOVE.”

May 14

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The Word Artist

Love’s Tomb — a poem of the death of love

An Alouette inspired by Shakespeare’s Sonnet 86

May 12

A photo of a gravestone formed to look like an open book with a cross and goblet.

May 12

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The Word Artist

A Letter to My Children — a poem for Mother’s Day

A L’Arora inspired by Shakespeare’s Sonnet 85

May 9

A Letter to My Children — a poem for Mother’s Day

May 9

Esther Spurrill-Jones

Esther Spurrill-Jones

she/they

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Poet, lover, thinker, human. Poetry editor at Prism & Pen. www.thewordartist.net - https://bsky.app/profile/thewordartist.net

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