Tom Hirons
@hironstom.bsky.social
Writes poetry - Sometimes a Wild God, Nettle-Eater, The Queen of Heaven, At the Orphans’ Door, etc.
Teaches poetics
Runs vision fasts
Walks about
Father of two beautiful, wild sons
Read my work at www.tomhirons.com and buy it at www.feralangels.com
Teaches poetics
Runs vision fasts
Walks about
Father of two beautiful, wild sons
Read my work at www.tomhirons.com and buy it at www.feralangels.com
LIVE IN BUCKFASTLEIGH
Next Wednesday (16th Nov) I'll be running a live poetry café at the gorgeous Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh. All poetry-writers are welcome. We've been having some lush sessions already and I'd love to see you there.
All the details: tomhirons.com/events/feral...
Next Wednesday (16th Nov) I'll be running a live poetry café at the gorgeous Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh. All poetry-writers are welcome. We've been having some lush sessions already and I'd love to see you there.
All the details: tomhirons.com/events/feral...
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
LIVE IN BUCKFASTLEIGH
Next Wednesday (16th Nov) I'll be running a live poetry café at the gorgeous Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh. All poetry-writers are welcome. We've been having some lush sessions already and I'd love to see you there.
All the details: tomhirons.com/events/feral...
Next Wednesday (16th Nov) I'll be running a live poetry café at the gorgeous Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh. All poetry-writers are welcome. We've been having some lush sessions already and I'd love to see you there.
All the details: tomhirons.com/events/feral...
SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER
Late notice, I know, but there's another online poetry café tomorrow evening (UK time)
You'd be very welcome.
All the details in my bio or the comments
Late notice, I know, but there's another online poetry café tomorrow evening (UK time)
You'd be very welcome.
All the details in my bio or the comments
November 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER
Late notice, I know, but there's another online poetry café tomorrow evening (UK time)
You'd be very welcome.
All the details in my bio or the comments
Late notice, I know, but there's another online poetry café tomorrow evening (UK time)
You'd be very welcome.
All the details in my bio or the comments
I'm hardly here. I'm working on new writing - poems, fiction, some essays. I'm dreaming of collaborations with musicians. Something deep is moving. I remember home in my bones, clearer and clearer. And I miss it more keenly every day.
Some things need to be said and said again.
This is from MOLOK.
Some things need to be said and said again.
This is from MOLOK.
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I'm hardly here. I'm working on new writing - poems, fiction, some essays. I'm dreaming of collaborations with musicians. Something deep is moving. I remember home in my bones, clearer and clearer. And I miss it more keenly every day.
Some things need to be said and said again.
This is from MOLOK.
Some things need to be said and said again.
This is from MOLOK.
THE DEAD FATHERS
For Samhuinn. Wishing you ample salt at the year-hinge.
***
From FALCONER’S JOY - currently out of print, but hopefully to be reappearing at some point. This edition has a beautiful cover by Rima Staines.
For Samhuinn. Wishing you ample salt at the year-hinge.
***
From FALCONER’S JOY - currently out of print, but hopefully to be reappearing at some point. This edition has a beautiful cover by Rima Staines.
October 31, 2025 at 7:07 AM
THE DEAD FATHERS
For Samhuinn. Wishing you ample salt at the year-hinge.
***
From FALCONER’S JOY - currently out of print, but hopefully to be reappearing at some point. This edition has a beautiful cover by Rima Staines.
For Samhuinn. Wishing you ample salt at the year-hinge.
***
From FALCONER’S JOY - currently out of print, but hopefully to be reappearing at some point. This edition has a beautiful cover by Rima Staines.
TONIGHT!
Join me at the gorgeous Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh for two hours of poetic exploration and community.
tomhirons.com/events/feral...
Join me at the gorgeous Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh for two hours of poetic exploration and community.
tomhirons.com/events/feral...
October 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
TONIGHT!
Join me at the gorgeous Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh for two hours of poetic exploration and community.
tomhirons.com/events/feral...
Join me at the gorgeous Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh for two hours of poetic exploration and community.
tomhirons.com/events/feral...
THE LAPWING STARS
This is from FALCONER’S JOY - published in 2018 and now out of print.
I'm hoping we can get this back on the shelves in 2026, or perhaps include the poems in a larger Selected Works...
I think it's one of my best poems, actually.
This is from FALCONER’S JOY - published in 2018 and now out of print.
I'm hoping we can get this back on the shelves in 2026, or perhaps include the poems in a larger Selected Works...
I think it's one of my best poems, actually.
October 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
THE LAPWING STARS
This is from FALCONER’S JOY - published in 2018 and now out of print.
I'm hoping we can get this back on the shelves in 2026, or perhaps include the poems in a larger Selected Works...
I think it's one of my best poems, actually.
This is from FALCONER’S JOY - published in 2018 and now out of print.
I'm hoping we can get this back on the shelves in 2026, or perhaps include the poems in a larger Selected Works...
I think it's one of my best poems, actually.
Want to write poetry that's on fire with authenticity and boldness? Want to give less f*&%ks about it being tidy and neat and polished?
This last Green Knife weekend of the year is in less than two weeks, in Shropshire.
This workshop changes lives.
tomhirons.com/events/wield...
This last Green Knife weekend of the year is in less than two weeks, in Shropshire.
This workshop changes lives.
tomhirons.com/events/wield...
October 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Want to write poetry that's on fire with authenticity and boldness? Want to give less f*&%ks about it being tidy and neat and polished?
This last Green Knife weekend of the year is in less than two weeks, in Shropshire.
This workshop changes lives.
tomhirons.com/events/wield...
This last Green Knife weekend of the year is in less than two weeks, in Shropshire.
This workshop changes lives.
tomhirons.com/events/wield...
BLACK MOUNTAIN RIVER
I can't remember when I wrote this one, but it was ten years ago or more. I still feel the same. That moment arrives, every Autumn, and I go Aah. Yes. I remember. Where have I been?
Good luck, all you Autumn-descenders.
***
Like this? Buy the book at feralangels.com
I can't remember when I wrote this one, but it was ten years ago or more. I still feel the same. That moment arrives, every Autumn, and I go Aah. Yes. I remember. Where have I been?
Good luck, all you Autumn-descenders.
***
Like this? Buy the book at feralangels.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
BLACK MOUNTAIN RIVER
I can't remember when I wrote this one, but it was ten years ago or more. I still feel the same. That moment arrives, every Autumn, and I go Aah. Yes. I remember. Where have I been?
Good luck, all you Autumn-descenders.
***
Like this? Buy the book at feralangels.com
I can't remember when I wrote this one, but it was ten years ago or more. I still feel the same. That moment arrives, every Autumn, and I go Aah. Yes. I remember. Where have I been?
Good luck, all you Autumn-descenders.
***
Like this? Buy the book at feralangels.com
TO BECOME AN EAR OF WHEAT
It's that time of year...
It's that time of year...
October 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
TO BECOME AN EAR OF WHEAT
It's that time of year...
It's that time of year...
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.
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.
October 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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.
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.
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...
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...
October 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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...
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...
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...
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...
October 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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...
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...
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.
Everyone is welcome.
Tickets and details: tomhirons.com/feral-angels
Enthusiasm and a love of poetry are the only requirements.
September 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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.
Everyone is welcome.
Tickets and details: tomhirons.com/feral-angels
Enthusiasm and a love of poetry are the only requirements.
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.
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.
September 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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.
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.
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.
This one is from MOLOK - available now.
September 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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.
This one is from MOLOK - available now.
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.’
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.’
August 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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.’
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.’
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
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
August 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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
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
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...
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...
August 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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...
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...
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
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
August 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
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
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...
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...
August 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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...
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...
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
Tickets by donation + yes, you can just come along on the night
tomhirons.com/molok-tickets
August 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
Tickets by donation + yes, you can just come along on the night
tomhirons.com/molok-tickets
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
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
August 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
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
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
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
August 2, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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
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
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.
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.
August 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
July 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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.
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.