About Bob W Christian
poetry and photography
Bob W. Christian is a poet and photographer based in Totnes, a small town in the South Hams area of Devon, England. His poetry is known for its contemplative and introspective qualities, often exploring themes of life, identity, and the human condition. Bob has contributed to several books, and literary magazines, including Aeos Magazine, The Spectrum Magazine. His darker works have earned him recognition, including a spot on the Dark Poets Shortlist for his poem "Hello Old Friend."
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Exclusive first look at a short scribble that I’ll be dropping everywhere later in the Month… I have met, worked with or become friends with people from all over this blue green space marble, who call this little bit home. “Hands in Both Our Pockets” They point at the shoreline like the country is drowning in rubber boats. Like the reason your rent fills you with panic is a man crossing th...
Shhhhh
May 18, 2026
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Today the stores are full of flowers wrapped in plastic smiles. Card aisles rehearsing a script about what a mother is supposed to be— soft hands, warm hugs, unconditional written in pink cursive like it’s a guarantee. But I know kids who learned the word mom by pointing at someone who didn’t give birth to them. And nobody prints cards for that. Nobody prints a card that says: Thank yo...
“To The mothers they don’t make cards for”
Mar 15, 2026
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