"The sudden scuttle of spiders can unsettle, but I count myself lucky not to be afraid of them. Some spiders have spectacular markings. I remember admiring these from childhood, when I’d come across one sat in the middle of its web, with the light shining through." - Jane Spray. modronmagazine.com

The powerful vulnerability of a narwhal tusk, the powerful vulnerability of human feelings ... check out this beautiful poem by Genevieve Carver at modronmagazine.com

For the love of wild hedges: Angela France talks about their importance... “Did you know you can roughly date a hedge by how many species are in 30 yards?” Read more at: www.modronmagazine.com

In our More than Human interview series, Rochelle Hanslow offers a poem on a caterpillar. "Metamorphosis is often spoken about as something beautiful, but there is also discomfort, uncertainty, and dissolution within that process." Find out more at modronmagazine.com. Photo by Erik Karits (Unsplash)

A fascinating new article published today features Carmen Vintro on the artist Soma Surovi Jannat who currently has a show at the Ashmoleon in Oxford. Vintro asks if Surovi can help us to see the invisible realities of our climate. See more at MODRON: modronmagazine.com

In our More than Human series of interviews, Peter Julian Taylor talks on writing about the Outer Hebrides. "We hear the opinions of the cliff, the circle of standing stones, the grass, the wind, the salty sea-spray, and the wild sheep." See modronmagazine.com. Photo by Duncan McNab (Unsplash).

We're moved to publish this tribute to the turtle conservationist Mona Khalil by the poet Perla Kantarjian. We also interview Perla about war in relation to ecologies and ecojustice. Please think of reading this poem and remembering Mona.

“Who would have thought that 1984 and Brave New World could both be true at the same time?” Mark Fiddes in interview talks about a poem inspired by California wildfires Read more at: www.modronmagazine.com

Emily Zobel Marshall joins our More Than Human interview series, with an Anansi epic: 'Anansi Bruk It Up'. "Anansi was born outside a Christian worldview and it is wrong to try and interpret him – or any indigenous trickster – within that framework." Read more at modronmagazine.com.

A hunt for a new washing machine, a smug Deep Adaptation prepper and an episode of Dallas - these all appear in a new poem by Rachael Clyne that seeks to come to terms with the bizarre contrasts of living through ecological crisis. Read more at modronmagazine.com. Photo by Fer Troulik (Unsplash)

Feeling like all this "wild swimming" imagery online is getting old? So is Lucy Baena who tackles problems with the wild swimmer stereotype in her essay 'The Myth of the Wild Swimmer'. What is the ideal and how might it be becoming toxic? See modronmagazine.com. Photo Pierre Jeanneret (Unsplash).

We have a wonderful More Than Human interview this week with Paul Henry who is talking about the place where personal and ecological grief come together through the figure of a tree: 'The Flayed Oak'. Paul Henry has long been one of the most admired voices in Welsh poetry. See modronmagazine.com.

We’re back, after a summer break! This week, we’re thrilled to present an exclusive interview with leading poet, Ruth Padel, exploring creative process, inspiration, and the importance of the natural world to her work. Huge thanks to Taz Rahman and Just Another Poet www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_0f...

Thanks to @zoebrigley.bsky.social for interviewing me about my poem 'A night on the river Yealm' for @modronmagazine.bsky.social. modronmagazine.com/2025/04/06/t...

The More Than Human Perspective in Environmental Poetry: A Poem and Interview with Lesley Curwen

In this interview, Lesley Curwen discusses her writing process, particularly in relation to nature and ocean pollution. Her poem “Night on the Yealm” captures a quiet moment on a sailin…

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@modronmagazine.bsky.social Lesley Curwen discusses her writing process, particularly in relation to nature and ocean pollution. Her poem "Night on the Yealm" captures a quiet moment on a sailing trip, highlighting immersion in nature. Read on at modronmagazine.com/2025/04/06/t...

For "Plots & Plants" at @modronmagazine.bsky.social. John Freeman shares a favorite walk in the Vale of Glamorgan, detailing landscape changes due to recent weather. How might a nearby wildfire raise concerns about climate change's impact on local environments? modronmagazine.com/.../plots-pl...

For our series of poets and writers on the environment, Julie Runacres discusses her poetry's relationship with herbalism, women, and nature, addressing societal perceptions of women and ecology. Read more at modronmagazine.com @modronmagazine.bsky.social

CATAPOETICS is out in the world! Happy Earth Day everyone! 🖤 You can read about "Catapoetry" in the @modronmagazine.bsky.social #catapoetics #catapoetry #catapoem #catastrocene #özgelena 👉 modronmagazine.com/earth-day-20...

Fantastic essay by @lenaozge.bsky.social up on @modronmagazine.bsky.social 💚💚💚

Earth Day 2025: A Manifesto by Özge Lena

The narrative of the Phoenix symbolizes the journey of poets amid chaos and catastrophe. As the Phoenix is reborn from its ashes, poets are urged to address pressing global issues through “ca…

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Earth Day issue of the eco-poetry magazine @modronmagazine.bsky.social 🌍 Explore poetry, manifestos and films including 'The Dunes', which explores the perspective of a teenage, neurodivergent, working-class runaway, seeking refuge from a normative society amam.cymru/modron-magaz...

Interview by @zoebrigley.bsky.social @modronmagazine.bsky.social Welcome back to our series on writing the #MoreThanHuman. We offer a set of interviews with poets and writers on how they approach writing about the environment.

The More Than Human Perspective in Environmental Poetry: A Poem and Interview with Susie Wild

An author photograph of Susie Wild Interview by Zoë Brigley Welcome back to our series on writing the #MoreThanHuman. We offer a set of interviews with poets and writers on how they approach writin…

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Many thanks to @modronmagazine.bsky.social for publishing my conversation with @zoebrigley.bsky.social about my poem Chafer modronmagazine.com/2025/06/28/t...

The More Than Human Perspective in Environmental Poetry: A Poem and Interview with Hilary Watson

This interview features poet Hilary Watson discussing her creative process influenced by her interactions with insects. She addresses human perceptions of disgust and superiority over these creatur…

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We’re delighted to see Abeer Ameer on the shortlist for the @forwardprizes.bsky.social Best Single Poem – Written! 🎉 Her poem ‘At Least’ was first published by @modronmagazine.bsky.social.

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The Forward Prize for Best Single Poem – Written Announcing the #ForwardPrizes 2025 shortlist for Best Single Poem – Written! Poems that move, resonate, and demand to be read. 👏 Huge congratulations to the shortlisted poets! 🔗Full list: buff.ly/SS35YlZ

A short film I wrote, filmed by Nathan Roach (Coal Poet Media), 'The Dunes', exploring the perspective of a runaway kid finding sanctuary in a desolate duneland on the Welsh coast. Huge thanks to Nathan for the beautiful images of #Kenfig #poetry #wales www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPkB...

Earth Day 2025: The Dunes, A Film by Kristian Evans & Nathan Roach

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Today, a poem and interview with Dyfan Lewis, filmed alongside the river Taff, Cardiff, Wales 📽️ Dyma gerdd a chyfweliad gyda Dyfan Lewis, wedi’i ffilmio ar lan afon Taf, Caerdydd, Cymru 📽️ modronmagazine.com/2025/02/23/f...

Ffilm: Cerdd gan Dyfan Lewis, Film: A Poem by Dyfan Lewis

Here is a poem and interview with Dyfan Lewis, filmed alongside the river Taff, Cardiff, Wales, UK. Funded by the Books Council Wales, Modron is a literary magazine in response to the ecological cr…

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Check out a review of Roselle Angwin's A Spell in the Forest by new staff writer Sarah Bitter at modronmagazine.com The book's blurb: "A Spell in the Forest - Tongues in Trees is part love-song, part poetic guidebook, and part exploration of thirteen native sacred British tree species."

I really love this poem by Taylor Edmond’s in @modronmagazine.bsky.social . modronmagazine.com/a-poem-by-ta... It’s not only a fantastic poem, but is a great teaching resource. Taylor is also superb workshop facilitator . @brokenspinearts.bsky.social

A Poem by Taylor Edmonds

My Magnolia Tree All I have left of my great-grandmother is her letters. While I was taking my first breath she was watching the storm roll in, lining the house with an army of sandbags, willing th…

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Poems by / Cerddi gan Duriel E. Harris, Mari George, Siôn Tomos Owen, clare e potter, Sam Robinson. modronmagazine.com/issue-five-c...

For those who've not found it yet.. I've made lists of UK Poets here so you can find them. Search it or click follow all for each one and you'd have more than 600 poets (& adding more to List 5 as I find them).

Hannah Linden@hannahl1n.bsky.social · 2y ago

Here are the UK Poets lists including all the poets based in the UK that I've found on Bluesky so far. List 1 is here and the next lists are in the comments. Let me know if anyone is missing and I'll add them to the last list: go.bsky.app/DgHRkcK

Thought I'd curate a Starter Park of writers living & working in Wales 🖋️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 drop me a line if you'd like to be added! go.bsky.app/7L23QS7 #WelshWriters #WtitingCommunity #Wales