Tim K.
Fabulous poem, we liked it so much we made a video of my friend Adrian reading it.
Sarah H.
I loved this poem from the first time I read it on Facebook. Tom was very helpful when I couldn't locate it online and then I ordered it immediately. I read it every day. The book is small but of good quality, with nice printing and paper quality.
Jennifer M.
I was introduced to this poem by a moderator during an online retreat. In commenting on one of my posts she thought I would like it. It is a poem that I read over and over and over. I am so happy to have this lovely print edition. I love everything about it- the size, the font, the feel of the paper. I will probably order a second copy- one for my bookshelf, one for my purse.
Sandra S.
Love, Love, Love
Cameron H.
An intriguing experiential book that draws me in with layers of grief and wonder... Recommend
Hilary L.
I bought two. One will be a gift for a student and the other a reminder to stay awake, put away the silverware and always be hospitable, especially to the awkward ones. This poem is a beautiful and terrible hymn to the wild. A (re)membering. Thank you, Tom.
Suzi P.
This poem opened me up, body and soul. So many of us are disconnected from the blood and bones that link us to the Matter World. I am able to reconnect, every time I sink into this - my physicality - totally renewed.
Katrina D.
I'd admired this poem for a number of years - it's wonderful to hold it in my hands now. I bought two so that I can give on to a friend, although I haven't decided who will be the lucky one yet!
Nicole M.
Love this poem, it always makes me cry.
Beautiful little book, really in keeping with the spirit behind the words.x
Paul M.
Wild god is a great poem. I buy in bulk to give as presents! Paul x
David J.
A beautiful and profound work. It has been a touchstone of spiritual meaning for me these last few years.
Kathryn P.
I love this little book so much. Every time I read it I find new wisdom within the words and it reminds me of what's truly important. Plus the illustrations are just beautiful, and the fact that it's so light and pocket-sized is awesome – I often take it with me on trips.
Sarah S.
This beautiful book arrived to me in Spain in record time and the love and joy in its production shines out in a time of darkness. Thank you so much
Kay B.
This was ordered as a gift for someone. This was personalised with a special message inside and it arrived on time. Thank you!
Kat B.
I apologize for my crap photography skills, as this photo does not do it justice. I ordered the poster as well, and it hangs in my office.
This poem made me weep for it's raw beauty. Every time I read it it has the same affect.
The Wild God is the God force, and form that I honor, respect, and love from the most untamed part of my soul. I have felt his presence, and seen his glorious beauty in the most sacred of rites, and in the majesty of the stag staring me down in nature. He has stirred my wild feminine soul, and left my spirit discontented to wander the mundane world.
Thank you,
Kat
Silvia A.
I go back to read this as often as I lay my eyes on it, which isn’t difficult as I have it waiting for me in my favourite seat by the window to my garden. My soul recognises the imagery but at the same time it’s such a mystery. So I shall re-read it as many times as it takes me to no longer need to feel I understand it fully or until it becomes mine.Thank you for your writing Mr Tom.
Sarah A.
A lovely designed little pamphlet, and a fantastic piece of poetry.
Roger H.
I read this after a recommendation from Terri Windling's blog. I was so struck by the glorious deeply evocative wordplay that I proceeded to your website and purchased a copy, as well as another for a dear friend. While there, I purchased more of your works as well as a smattering of books from the "Seven Doors in an Unyielding Stone" series. All of the books are little jewels of fine bookcraft, from the exquisite content to the gorgeous bindings. Although it did take quite some time to arrive here in Canada, due to the uncomfortable times we are experiencing, the wait was more than worth it! Thank you!!
Michael M.
I bought Sometimes a Wild God as a graduation present for a high school senior. She is going into creative writing. She absolutely loves it.
Justine O.
A beautifully made book of a profoundly affecting and deeply symbolic poem. Special gifts to give to loved ones, ..healing, inspiring and comforting. Thank you.
Christine .
At this moment in time when the world is in turmoil, this poem brings so many questions into my mind and I have it on my little table opposite where I sit so it is always in front of me. THank you
John E.
A beautiful little book. Precious and thought provoking. Full of wonder. Thank you. Xx
Jackie Y.
This beautiful booklet is a treasure. It looks good and more importantly contains a contemporary poem which deserves to be a classic. Coincidentally, it speaks to today's hard times. I am so glad I found it.
Ulla R.
I´ve beginning to take this little book with me on my walks out (and it´s a good size, fits in my pocket). I can´t remember a poem touching me like this one ever before. It´s absolutely powerful and beautyful...
Jason H.
I stumbled upon Tom's poem online, through a friend, and fell in love with it. Delighted with the printed version, love the illustration. Important to have some wild gods at our side in these wildest of times, as the ivy grows over the sideboard.
C D F.
Hedgespoken was recommended to me by a friend, who posted a few lines from Tom Hiron's 'Sometimes A Wild God' on Facebook. I was entranced by the poem, and the publication when it came. My first reaction was that the Hogarth Press had been revived! A seemingly handmade book, beautifully produced, full of exquisite poetry. Long may you continue!
marilyn f.
Someone had posted this on Facebook.
I felt strangely moved by it, and wanted a copy for myself.
Am still moved when I re-read it.
Thank you
Sylvia A.
A lovely little gift for myself.
Vicki W.
I bought my books as presents for two very good friends, who I know love the poem Sometimes A Wild God. Both my friends both love the natural world, live very much immersed in it, and one of them in particular spends most of his time fighting to protect our wildlife and our planet.
Sometimes a Wild God is a fantastic little touchstone book, beautifully illustrated. I know my friends will treasure it.
Virginia P.
Oh My this poetry -- 'Sometimes a Wild God' - surges through me. I feel the visions as if happening to me, as if some wild godness attaches onto me. Adding to my pleasure is the tasty booklet packaging the words and illustrations. Artisanship and Artistry making Beauty -- and Wildness. I'm grateful.
Cathy C.
A friend in the USA posted the poem When A Wild God on her Facebook page. I struck a real chord with me especially as I recently had a fox visit my house for several weeks, sleeping there at night, making a mess everywhere and generally taking over our lives. She was ill and we cured her. She left on New Year's Day and we miss her - even writing this leaves a pang in my heart. Life was not easy with her around but it was special. Now a hedgehog has suddenly appeared in our lives. All this is strange because we live in a town on the outskirts of London but wildlife is everywhere..if you look. So this poem had a real emotional effect on me. It can also be read on many different levels. As a personal project I illustrated a poem by Ferenc Juhasz called 'The Boy Changed into a Stag Clamours at the Gate of Secrets'. Wild God reminds me of it. I found Tom's website and ordered the booklet and poster. They are precious and I love the artwork. I mentioned Tom to some of my friends and realise I found him late - they all knew of him. But better late than never. I look forward to reading more of his works one day.
Rosanne C.
Tom's piece of writing is a great experience for people who are trying to come to grips with a new approach to reality and the narratives in which we roam. I believe that both Tom's books and Rima's paintings address the fact that we are inseparate from the universe and that our being partakes in the being of everyone and everything else. Realizing that our very being is relational helps to imagine a more beautiful world which we know is possible. Tom and Rima, thank you for turning to literature and paintings to express yourself, since your message goes beyond the wor(l)ds that both of you depict.
Jackie C.
Bought this last year as a birthday gift for a friend. I loved it so much that I decided to get a copy for myself.
As a deeply intuitive woman I appreciate a masculine perspective.
There's something raw about Toms writing - I recognised the Wild God - I think he has paid me a visit from time to time!
Una O.
Love this little book ... not so little the tale!
Simon B.
Love this book, and it arrived nice and quickly
Brandi M.
Love it! It is so nice when something strikes you so strongly on a visceral level, to have such an inexpensive and fun way to share it with people you know will love it, also.
Tim C.
I bought some extra copies so I can give it to friends and family. So love it. So grateful.
Kathryn B.
The first time I read this poem byTom Hirons, I knew I had to have it. The story reminds me: judgments may hinder exploration, whereas humor and whimsy may serve as allies. I carry it with me now, so I can read it anytime I feel like I'm hitting a wall!
Rachel A.
The book is stunning and to be read slowly on a quiet night with a cup of tea or just before taking a nap or in the middle of a crowd of people. It will transport you to a time when feathers can grow from your face and you don't know how to use a fork.
Note - Hedgepress is a fantastic company to work with. It seemed my order got lost in the mail and they sent another one out right away. Lovely folks. Support art!
Dorothy P.
I recently gifted myself with this mystical treasure of a poem by
Tom Hirons, writer and storyteller.
And my physical reaction as I read it....
so powerfully enchanting, eye opening and for me, true. What a gift to have discovered these words from such a talented writer.
The cover illustration is by his talented wife Rima Staines.
Melissa K.
Spotted this poem on someone’s table. It sparked my interest. Logged the title and searched for it online when I got home. Read it online then bought one for me, one for a friend. Love it and have shared far and wide. Thank you :)
Therese K.
Is there such a thing as a staple poem? If so, this is mine. I have gifted this to many of my friends, and I'm lucky enough to own both the old and the new version myself (different front covers). Such a tiny book with such great wisdom and mysteries.
I woul LOVE to be able to purchase the illustrations for the poem! All of them, including the bear!
terry h.
Beautiful And thought provoking, perfect for the pocket.
caroline c.
i ordered this between christmas and new year and I think the order got lost. I sent a reminder or a query ...where is my little book.....? then received it the next day. A ord of apology or explanation would have been great!
However...love the style of the little book and the poetry and everything...just needed that personal touch with regards delay on delivery.
Alice A.
A friend leant me this book when I had been experiencing crisis after crisis and it felt like the deepest empathy I have experienced in a long while. I cried, re-read it a few times, hugged it and ordered it as a poster along with several other books by Tom Hirons which have proved to be worth far more to me than their small price tag would've suggested. I feel lucky to have found hedgespoken press and will cherish these forever. Thank you.
Grace E.
Utterly beautiful poem. I bought 2 copies; one to tear out the pages and hang them up from a piece of gathered wood in celebration of my own wild god who has come a calling.
The other book I keep to read to visitors . Thank you
Ulrike B.
My favourite Poem..now also as a poster! yeah!
Karen P.
Amazing thought provoking poem, was so moved by it ❤️
Dawn B.
Every time I read Tom's poem I weep. Not in a horrible way but just because of the touch of sadness for the Wild lost in today's world. To hold this brilliant, soul stirring booklet, to gaze on the perfectly descriptive cover image is just so satisfyingly magical. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts.
Jackie C.
I loved the poem and read it to a friend in Australia.
She was so moved by it that I bought the book and sent it to her for her birthday.
She was delighted - and a bit teary - to receive it, along with the cute little cards that came with it.
A very special poem and a lovely gift.
Thank you .
P K.
I had previously bought first edition copies of Hedgespoken's Sometimes A Wild God by Tom Hirons to to give away to some of the people who are important to me. This chapbook edition, with a lovely cover and inner artwork by Rima Staines, is for me. It sits on my desk. I like glancing across to the cover when I need reminding to lift my head. Sometimes I read the poem aloud. I feel better. Buy this poem, it's worth it.
Claire S.
I've given this to friends in the past... this copy is for me :)
Simon B.
I love the words in this book. There is wisdom here and darkness.
'Why did you leave me to die?'
Asks the wild god and you say:
'I was busy surviving.
The shops were all closed;
I didn't know how. I'm sorry'
Things we forget are reminded - the importance of what's real.
And the cover art is the perfect image.
I love Rima's imagination and work.
trix R.
I love the visual imagary that this little powerfull book counjours up for me.
Heres to letting the wild side in and all of our natures.
Amy B.
Great little book!! I love the illustrations.
Bridgette A.
This poem is fantastic - so much intense expression in such a small book. I look forward to reading more from you.
Linda L.
Have coveted this little gem since a friend shared it years ago! Now I have my own to treasure and memorize and display with the really important books that I hoard. ( Former library worker, not an excuse-- just to let you know why I say hoard ;-) ). Well worth the wait ( my decision to wait, not a problem with a wait from jolly olde far away that homes your enterprise ! ) and the three artwork bookmarks by Rima have already found new homes. Thanks you two, for doing what you do !!!
pamela k.
Powerful - evocative - ancient echoes of the wild archetype
Daniel U.
This a beautifully presented and exquisite poem that resonated with something deep within my soul and brought tears to my eyes.
It is a truly special gift for someone you love, or for someone you don't, or for yourself.
<3
C M.
A beautifully made and beautifully written praise song to wildness. I've bought four as gifts for others. Really impressed by the quality of the paper and the finish, and the words just sing themselves off the page. Well Done Hedgespoken!
Luke A.
Excellent work out out by excellent people. Prompt, professional, and communicative about the order.
Colleen C.
My art is of nature and the words and imagery of the Hedgespoken creators makes my heart sing and my mind brim with imagery. These folks are kindred spirit and working as healers in this world. I treasure knowing of them and am buying everything they have a part in.
My world is made more rich by this art and wordplay.
Colleen Carroll
Marie S.
Perfect reminder when you’re feeling bogged down by the every day. A work of art .•*
pamela k.
Such a powerful, evocative story, each time I read this I am moved, each time, a testament to the rawness and the ability to connect with that which often lives beneath a sometimes heavy veil, thank you for this little piece of wild.
Jo S.
Hello Both
I will do a large proper Twitter/Instagram review of your book...which is absolutely extraordinary!
But I am giving it as a gift to two friends who I am working on a writing project with on 19th November and so I need to keep it quiet until then.
I will be in touch.
I look forward to ordering more copies and also expoloring you other publications.
All best
Jo Sweeting
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jon w.
Intriguing, thought provoking elemental poem with lovely artwork printed in a beautiful little book.
Siobhan E.
Fabulous ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Codi P.
This beautiful and unique little book is currently sitting on my altar to the Horned One. I'm waiting for the weather to cool down so I can read it to my children around the fire.
kathleen j.
One of my favourites - a poem to read and reread. It has the marvellous quality of fairytale, with the dark undertow of old knowledge. It's disturbing and life affirming at the same time. Love it!
Danielle B.
Beautifully written and a joy to read!
Bevin S.
I read "Sometime a Wild God" online a few weeks ago and fell in love with it. I found the website and ordered a copy.
It arrived in the mail yesterday and I couldn;t be happier. What a beautiful little book. Such exquisite words.
I will likely order a few more as gifts for people that I love.
Peter W.
Absolutely beautiful poem, in a beautiful binding. Deep exploration natural and spiritual transformation, and will be treasured for life.
Terrie L.
"Wild God" is a tremendously beautiful and strong piece of writing.
It inspires one to go deep into the self to see what's there and why this writing resonates so, why it stirs, what is it talking to, within our own heart.
~ Thank you
Deborah S.
I adore this! Sometimes a Wild God speaks powerfully a message that we desparately need in our times. During some of my worst episodes of 'climate anxiety' I feel the poem speaking words of healing directly to my soul. Thank-you Tom Hirons for creating it
Sam H.
I bought 3! Hoping to give the gift of WILD to a few people and remind them about the snakes in their arms :)
Amy B.
I am just in love with this little book! I'm planning on buy a few for friends that I know will love also!
Angela b.
This publication is a little gem to be treasured for a life time.
Fiona H.
I first fell in love with this poem on Facebook. I had to have a hard copy for myself. The format is lovely & it's small enough to tuck into my leg bag when I go out into the woods, where I can sit intoxicated by the words with the birds singing in the background ! I was thrilled to receive my copy but was absolutely tickled pink to see that I was #100 of the first run of this second edition & it was signed by Tom. Thank you soooo much - I really love it.
Sue S.
I have loved this poem since I first read it online - it makes me cry every single time I read it: it evokes so much longing and emotion. I already had the wonderful A3 poster version - and now I have this heart-sized gem of a book to carry with me. Thank you. Thank you for the words that resonate deep within me.
Elizabeth K.
Wonderful words and a fantastic cover illustration.
Thank you so much!
Laura M.
Wonderful book received recently from Hedgespoken - great quality and very reasonably priced gift that I am excited to give!
Hedgespoken were great about keeping me in touch with dispatch information and overall I'm really pleased with the service and the book
Katherine M.
Beautiful edition of this rich and moving poem. Wonderful.
Laurie M.
As always, as advertised (delightful chap book!) and prompt shipment, as well as good communication about publication and shipping timing. Yay!
Rachel C.
I love this poem so much. The beautiful little booklet is pocket sized and perfect. I just brought 5 copies, one for each of my rewilding apprentices, as a parting gift after our time working together.
Whitney H.
Love love love this poem and book. Will buy more in the future to gift to friends!
Siobhan E.
Love love loving my poem with its wonderful illustrations, thank you!
Siobhan
Tim C.
Tom i so so love this little book. Ive given it to frienfs to read and they try and fine alagories and metaphors and god knows what when i rekon its not a work to worry over. Just to read and be delighted cos thats what it does to me. Im gonna take it to worm (a large prison) im gonna read it to the men in chapel. I know they will laugh be delighted, wonder, and be a bit scared. I think it will become a regular requested poem. Thanks Tom
Sarah V.
This is the one that started it all. Originally found for a friend who needed to acknowledge, or at least understand his own beast and recognize the vast hemorrhage in and at his side. I think the words changed him, though I can't speak to how. I know the gift of this book has stayed near the wound and its bear ever since. I decided I had to have a copy in our own household as a reminder.
Miss S.
This poem really touched something in me, some deep longing for our wild nature. The book is beautifully designed, and a perfect way to keep coming back to the poem.
Pam P.
I love this poem so much I bought four more copies of the book for my wild goddess friends.
Claire B.
A beautiful book to hold and savour. A treasure.
Deanne D.
Thank you for turning this into a book. Extremely happy to support Tom Hirons and his wonderful poem, which had a huge impact when I first read it, and still does every time I read it. The art is wonderful as well.
Erik D.
I've loved this poem since I first saw it somewhere on the Internet, and of course I'm a big fan of Rima's art as well! I finally broke down and bought a copy, and it now has a place of honor on my theology shelf, next to a collection of new hymns to the Olympian Gods from the 1930s.
Steve D.
A treat! And Hodge enjoyed it too.
Rebecca K.
This book was introduced to me by a dear friend. I fell in love. I have read it over and over and in quiet moments it is a great source of pleasure. It is wise and thought/soul-provoking and also instructional in the sweetest way possible. Thank you so much.
Brian H.
Love the poem. We have recited it in ritual. What a great image you create of the Wild God and the relationship to the man. Thank you
Miss G.
Fantastic, beautifully produced, moving book. Highly recommended.
Taffy D.
I adore this poem! Every time I read it, I see something new.
I'm embarrassed to share that I'm not that into poetry, I tend to be a more literal person but, this poem speaks to the hidden, wild part of me. I can feel the words and their power. I don't know why but, it actually makes me cry!
Thank you so much for writing this
