Sometimes a Wild God - the book

I bought a copy of "Sometimes A Wild God" for my son's 18th birthday and one for a dear friend's 50th. The imagery and emotion evoked in these words move me whenever I read them. Thank you for your words.

I am a Grief Counselor in the United States. I am so grateful to have come across the poem, "Sometimes a Wild God", because I believe it is a powerful representation of the grief experience. Grief comes to the table unbidden, unwanted, and will not, cannot be ignored. It comes bearing gifts that no one wants and yet for which all are yearning. Only the dog recognizes who grief really is. Only the dog "Licks his wounds, Then leads him inside". I have given and will continue to give this perfect poem to my clients and colleagues, knowing that it will provide them solace and understanding as only art can. Greatest blessings to you, Mr Hirons, for your continued good work, Stephanie Rogers embracingyourgrief.com

I’ve bought somewhere around 10 copies of Sometimes a Wild God (I’ve lost count). I regularly give it as a gift, as well as sharing the spoken word version and the Hedgespoken website online. It is a poem that speaks to my soul - my one wish is that there was a gender-neutral or female-oriented version as well. The poetry is powerful, shamanic, rich. I cry every time I read it. Every time.

Beautiful and evocative poem presented in a really lovely little book

Amazing quality, beautiful poem and I love the fact that the paper is recycled.

Such a beautiful little book, it gave me shivers. Beautifully printed, gorgeous front cover, fast postage, very happy!

The book arrived as a gift to my sweetheart. He read the story aloud and I wept, for it was about him, my bear. Thank you!

I put my copy of "Sometimes a Wild God" right by my computer so I can read it at any moment that my job and spending all my time on a computer is making me totally insane -- as encouragement to continue to plot my escape!

Truly beautiful, Many Thanks.

Wonderful book!!

I first met this book a couple of years ago - it was love and tears at first reading: the words are so raw and so strong they split open your heart. I have the poem in book form and in poster form, but this is the second copy I have bought as a gift - both for people who I knew would love it as deeply as I do. They did. Now the latest recipient is planning to buy it for two of her friends that she knows it will resonate with. We have all I understood it in slightly different ways, and the discussion that followed has led us to reread the poem to ‘find’ each other’s meaning. It is just perfect.

I received the Hedgespoken Press edition of Tom Hirons' poem SOMETIMES A WILD GOD. The little book is beautifully designed and produced, from the choice of type type to the charming illustrations. I'm impressed and very happy to have a copy in my library.

An urgent and important poem, beautifully presented. I’ve bought 20 of these over the years to give to the people that I think would understand. They do. Tom & Rima and Hedgespoken press are doing that this world needs.

I love this little wild incantation poem that reads like an adult version of Where the Wild Things Are. It celebrates the wildness in each of us that we may have forgotten yet need a gentle reminder of from time to time. At once awkward and lyrical, weirdly familiar and oddly comforting, it is a poem I will return to again and again.

Sometimes a piece does even more than leaves you speechless, it finds you grabbing for your wallet so that you can throw money at the artist who created it. The first time I heard Tom's reading of Sometimes A Wild God on Youtube, I immediately searched around for how to purchase a copy - my gratitude for such a beautiful gift to the world. And then the book came, beautifully bound, and all I could think was, "What more can I do to say thank you?" So here it is. So much gratitude this amazing piece of truth and magic.

Very memorable little poem, celebrating wildness and imagination in a scary, but also, a somehow endearing way. Delightful.

Shipping was extremely fast from the UK to New York. The book is just lovely and I am still understanding it. The artwork was such a compliment to the text---all in all a lovely marriage of word and art. Thank you

Such a lovely little book- the poem is a healer- it expresses our human experience , unresolved places- shadow self- and how animals spirits will come in with the wild one in ourselves to assist- uninvited! I just got the book today!

Amazing how this small story evokes a wildness of spirit, a softening of the heart and a brightening of the imagination. Thank You

The book is beautiful. It looks like an old book from an old book shop that hides it's secrets on dusty shelves at the back of the shop. The quality of the book is excellent. I really liked the poetry and the illustrations. It made me think; which is the whole point of buying a book in the first place. Thank you.

I absolutely LOVE this little book. It keeps turning up in different places around the house and I sit and read it again and I hear something different each time. It feels like it’s tempting me out! Thank you x

'Sometimes a Wild God', byTom Hirons, was really lovely. The poem touched me deeply and I hope to order more to share with my friends. It was presented perfectly, very simply and pleasingly, and is the perfect size too. I loved the illustration of the Wild God on the front of the booklet -it was really lovely. All over, I am so pleased to have found hedgespokenpress.com and will be getting more things from them in the future. Thank you

I love this poem and enjoy reading it often. The service I received was excellent - a very friendly company. Would love the poster but postage for rolled as opposed to folded is quite expensive.

The book arrived in good time, well packed and beautifully printed. The cover board in particular is welcoming in the hand, with good crisp print on the pages. The poem itself is evocative and unlike anything else I've ever read, so much so I bought two copies - one to keep and one to gift.

I have to confess I am not a poetry lover - it usually does nothing for me. But when someone shared "Sometimes a Wild God" with me I instantly fell in love with it as well as the beautiful illustrations. I love the whole ethos of Hedgespoken Press and am already eyeing up some matching cards to go with my booklet!

This is an incredible poem! If you just let your mind go, and let the images of the story come out, it will be a most enjoyable 7 minutes. That is about all it takes to read it. And then go back and read it again. And share it with your friends and seek their reactions. As I am writing this, I imagine that those that know of Tom Bomdadil, will understand the imagery immediately. In this current turbulent time, we all need something that brings the dead back to life.

It's a wonderful poem, beautifully presented in its little book. I shall treasure it.

Absolute treasure! The quality and artwork is lovely..and of course the poem is still speaking to me! This little booklet traveled across sky..sea and land to get to me..and arrived in pristine condition. Thank you so much for this treasured gift!

Such a classic. Perfect postable gift.

I was delighted to find Hedgespoken! I ordered the book first for myself, I absolutely love it, lovely quality and great service. I've recently ordered another one for my niece and she is over the moon with it, never having read the poem before.... Thank You

I bought this as a gift, because of the illustration and intriguing title, for my niece who has moved into a run down cottage in France. She absolutely loved it, I have never had so much appreciation for a gift. She said every-time she reads it, it has a different meaning. It’s a thing of great beauty. Thank you.

Sometimes A Wild God by Tom Hirons is difficult to find. I was delighted to find this here at Hedgespoken Press. If you haven't read the poem, look it up and buy a copy! IT will bring you back to the wild woods of old.

A wonderful story that penetrates straight into your soul.

Well received as Christmas presents by friendly story tellers. Thank you Tom.

So delighted. The artistry and craft is excellent, happy to support this art work. Expedient shipping, as well.

Holding this carefully curated piece - from artwork, thoughtful paper choice and the flow of beautiful words within - is such a treasure. So grateful to have this in my hands to ponder over for a lifetime.

A beautiful book, and thank you so much for helping me out with the posting. I'll be buying from Hedgespoken again :)

I bought 7 copies of ‘Sometimes a wild god’. A friend of mine had been given a copy, I loved it! 6 for Christmas presents and one for me. For me it’s who I am but more importantly what I forget to be. It’s a gem and a celebration of all our true selves.

I only recently came across Tom's reading of this poem through YouTube. Listening was a very emotional experience for me and marked a recognition of a way of life demanding its due, especially when feeling less than wild in the suburbs of Boston! And so I bought a handful of the wee books; one for myself and friends and my son whom will all welcome this Wild God! Your voice, whether spoken or on the page, are much needed wayshowers in this time. Grateful to walk this path alongside you.

As always the service you guys provide is excellent, it's a pleasure to experience your wonderful products and support one of the 'good' guys.

Sometimes a Wild God is absolutely gorgeous. I love the poem, and the illustrations are beautiful. It arrived very swiftly in the post, and is a joy to hold and have, with its thick brown paper and beautiful layout. It will make a perfect Christmas gift for my folky poetical partner. Thank you Hedgespoken xxx

I love Toms poetry and Rimas illustrations very much ♥️ The process of ordering and delivery is simple and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them for pleasure and uplift

So simple, so raw.... just love it.

I heard this poem being read on a podcast ‘This Jungian Life’ and was knocked out by it - so I went on line to find out where I could get hold of it. I recommend everyone read it - it’s astonishing

This is interesting thought provoking writing, in nicely designed booklets. I don't know if all are the same but these two seemed to be confronting the reader with the present day disconnect between us and Nature. Deep haunting words.

The little book arrived really quickly, nicely packaged, and has the appearance of an artisan item - very stylish and nicely presented. The poem itself is enjoyable to read and re-read

Delighted.

A wonderful poem presented beautifully

Such a beautiful poem, in a lovely little book with amazing illustration. I brought one for myself & one as a gift. Very, very happy with it! Thanks! :)

Thank you so much for the beautifully designed books. I plan to give these as gifts, so I am pleased to find the excellent quality of paper and print. They also arrived to Minnesota well packaged and within a quite reasonable timeframe. Thank you for carrying Tom Hirons - that alone, a gift as well!

When I first read the poem it made me want to cry, so beautiful and a poignant reminder of to acknowledge and reunite with the wild within ourselves. The Wild God comes when we need him the most...

Such a treasure!!! Receiving it as a gift in the post, filled me with intrigue...the adventure had begun before the enveloppe was open!! The magic flowed out as I withdrew the skillfully drawn book. Obvious interaction between storyteller and artist, the comprehension by Rima of the in-depth narrative of the story-teller Tim gave us a clear concept of The Wild god on the cover which accompanied us through the journey. Each time I read the story, it opens up my mind to a new understanding. Thoroughly enjoyable, this will get me through the Winter!!!

I bought this for a good friend who works as a park ranger in another part of the country. He loves nothing more than being in wild nature. He loved this poem.

A beautifully and simply produced little book . A real delight . Thankyou! I have already given away the two copies I ordered . The poem is essential reading for all men who are wondering where their life went and how to get it back . A total joy . The painting is my first response to it , and very much new territory for me .

beautiful!

The imagery in Tom's poem spoke to me when I ran across it on line a number of years ago. When I went looking for it again, the link had been lost. I am very happy to have found it through Hedgespoken Press and can now read it in an easy to hold book. Much better than online!

Love this beautiful little book. Communication was excellent and super-fast shipping from across the pond.

Amazing poem, great to be able to carry it wherever and read it aloud when it needs to be heard.

This is a fabulous piece of work. It's very personal obviously, however if you like playful, real, swampy and ultimately very moving work you will love this. Reminds me for some reason of Robert Bly.

A beautiful slip of a book. It has such profound depths I couldn't move for some time. May the wild god come to your table.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful book.

I didn´t expect such a wonderful poem and story! Marvelous! Floods the soul!

A wonderful book, I am really enjoying it and it arrived very fast. Keep at it !!!!

This is my 3rd copy of "Sometimes A Wild God" by Tom Hirons. It is such a wonderful book, and has evoked such a feeling of longing within me: A longing for something that has been lost within each of us. The wild part of ourselves which life has squeezed from us, severing our connection with life, our feelings, and the lovely poet within each of us.

I have wanted a copy of this for years. I am so happy, that I now own one that I can read whenever I want

I ordered this one for a friend as I already have one, and he absolutely loves it. Thank you for your wild, wonderful words of wisdom calling us home.

Fabulous poem, we liked it so much we made a video of my friend Adrian reading it.

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.

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.

Love, Love, Love

An intriguing experiential book that draws me in with layers of grief and wonder... Recommend

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.

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.

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!

Love this poem, it always makes me cry. Beautiful little book, really in keeping with the spirit behind the words.x

Wild god is a great poem. I buy in bulk to give as presents! Paul x

Perfect!

A beautiful and profound work. It has been a touchstone of spiritual meaning for me these last few years.

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.

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

This was ordered as a gift for someone. This was personalised with a special message inside and it arrived on time. Thank you!

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

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.

A lovely designed little pamphlet, and a fantastic piece of poetry.

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!!

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.

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.

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

A beautiful little book. Precious and thought provoking. Full of wonder. Thank you. Xx

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.

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...

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.

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!

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

A lovely little gift for myself.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!