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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · 9d

TO BECOME AN EAR OF WHEAT

It's that time of year...

Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · 11d

BETWEEN THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE FACT
From MOLOK - feralangels.com/books/molok

I celebrate fewer killings, but the thought of business-as-usual returning makes my blood run ice and fire.

Today, however, I am celebrating that life can be easier for those who have suffered so much.

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · 14d

Two slides

SPARROWHAWK AND FIRE
From MOLOK

There's so much that could be said today.
Words are thin in my mouth, though, and so I'll say only this.

feralangels.com/books/poetry...

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 14d

Apparently, this was "nothing to do with skin colour". Robert Jenrick just likes "mixed communities". Which is why he has also criticised very white neighbourhoods or towns and villages up and down the UK, umm... <checks notes> never.

Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 14d

Wow. Robert Jenrick doubles down by branding a black journalist's questions "ridiculous" and saying that the problem is not his comments, but "journalists like you who pop up and try to knock me down", adding that "this is the reason why terrorist attacks happen". ~AA

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · 15d

Buy the book here: feralangels.com/books/someti...

Sometimes a Wild God

Sometimes a wild god comes to the table.He is awkward and does not know the waysOf porcelain, of fork and mustard and silver.His voice makes vinegar from w

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · 15d

Sometimes a Wild God still crosses new thresholds, it seems. There's been a lot of activity since National Poetry Day.

Here's a peek. It's pocket-sized, with a beautiful cover illustration by Rima Staines. You can choose how much to pay for it and it ships worldwide. Link below...

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · 29d

The new season begins this Sunday.

Everyone is welcome.
Tickets and details: tomhirons.com/feral-angels

Enthusiasm and a love of poetry are the only requirements.

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Sep 11

UNTIL THE CLIFF

A work-in-progress. The image is true, but the language isn't quite there yet. The image is one that sustains me at the moment, so I'm hoping it might offer something to you, too.

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Sep 9

Words are failing me, so I lean on words I've already written. Words I wish were no longer relevant.

This one is from MOLOK - available now.

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Aug 28

I want to do with language whatever cannot ever be done by AI, because *that’s* where the real poetry lives.

Not all of you are going to agree with this. That’s OK by me.

But, please don't send me AI-generated poetry in the style of Tom Hirons. I will block you faster than you can say ‘Endtimes.’

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Aug 27

DID YOU KNOW I offer poetry mentoring, online and in-person?

You can book a 20 minute no-obligation call to find out if working with me (one-off or in an ongoing way) is a good fit.
I'm really pretty good and I love the work.
Take a leap and book a call.

tomhirons.com/work-with-me

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Aug 26

THINGS I WANT. THINGS I NEED.

This is the last piece in MOLOK.

Wishing you well from the late summer and praying that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy and that your people, whoever they are, are strengthening in resilience as the times turn tighter.

feralangels.com/books/poetry...

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Aug 24

WIELDING THE GREEN KNIFE
The Poetry Pharmacy, Shropshire
8/9 November 2025

This is a rare chance to get the intensive offering that Rozi and I have been honing for several years now.

Take the risk and join us.

Genuine sliding scale. tomhirons.com/events/wield...

#poetry #workshop #shropshire

Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Aug 18

On Friday, we launched MOLOK at the Moor Imagination Collective in Buckfastleigh
Thanks for coming along, or for being on the livestream.
It was a good thing, and we recorded it.
Here's a snippet - the rest is here: youtube.com/live/F8oWGOa...

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Yet Water Was 🇨🇦 @yetwaterwas.bsky.social · Aug 13

Excited to have received my copy of MOLOK by @hironstom.bsky.social Tom Hirons! You can get your copy from feralangels.com

My hand holding a copy of the book of poetry, MOLOK, and a bookmark that came with it.

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Aug 14

I'm just back from a week in a field without a phone, but I have a BOOK LAUNCH for MOLOK tomorrow - FRIDAY 15TH - in Buckfastleigh. I'd love to see you there - in person or via the livestream

Tickets by donation + yes, you can just come along on the night
tomhirons.com/molok-tickets

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Aug 4

WRITING G̸E̸N̸O̸C̸I̸D̸E̸

I might post this one every day now until the bright day comes.

Keep shouting, keep screaming, keep protesting, keep intervening, keep helping where you can and not accepting bullshit from liars and apologists.

From MOLOK: feralangels.com/books/molok

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Aug 3

I'd almost forgotten the joy of listening to Nirvana very, very loudly on headphones whilst working...

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Nirvana - Lithium (Official Music Video)

REMASTERED IN HD!! Official Music Video for Lithium performed by Nirvana. Nevermind (30th Anniversary Edition) is available now: https://Nirvana.lnk.to/Nevermind30thID Commemorating the 30th…

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Aug 2

A THOUSAND THIN VERSES FALL FROM THE SKY

From MOLOK.

If the times are bringing you to breaking point or beyond, then this one is for you.

The book is out now, in print and pdf form, and the launch (in-person and online) is 15th August. Links: linktr.ee/bearspeaksto...

#poetry #molok #tomhirons

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Aug 1

MOLOK has arrived!!
I'm pretty delighted with how it looks.

To celebrate, I've just listed the e-book version, which I finished this morning.

The launch is on 15th August - you can join me live in Buckfastleigh or via livestream.

See linktr.ee/bearspeaksto... for all the links.

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Jul 27

Someone didn't like the flag sticker on my car.
Luckily my car's a bit of a state and I've ordered a new sticker, but still... How rude!
Also, today's my 1 year anniversary of not-smoking-or-drinking, so I'm rather proud of that. I'm celebrating by ditching my smartphone at last.

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Jul 24

MOLOK - the launch!
15th AUGUST
Buckfastleigh, Devon

You can join me IN-PERSON, or via LIVESTREAM, at the wonderful Moor Imagination Collective.

Tickets are £2-£25 and all proceeds go to the Sameer Project.
I'd love to see you there.

tomhirons.com/molok-tickets

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Jul 17

Another from MOLOK - this is a reworking of a poem I posted a few months ago, tightened up and focused more sharply.

MOLOK is at the printers and I can't wait to show it to you.
Pre-order at feralangels.com/books/molok

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Jul 16

I posted this as an insta story yesterday and it seemed to strike a chord, so here it is again. I’m loving seeing the outpouring of love and appreciation for Andrea’s life and work. We’re a weird bunch, poets. But, we touch people’s souls.

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Tom Hirons @hironstom.bsky.social · Jul 14

Quick heads-up in case you're not aware that there's a Feral Angels’ Poetry Café tonight. It's an open session - bring along a poem that's doing it for you right now and we'll see where we go. It's good craic and fairly useful for poetry, too.

Link: tomhirons.com/bear-mountai...

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