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Antonia Kearton

@antoniakearton.bsky.social

Occasional writer of poetry; counsellor & psychotherapist; interested in more things than I have time for. Based in Strathspey in the Scottish Highlands. https://www.tonikeartoncounselling.co.uk/

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I'm thrilled to have my poem Elements published today in Ink Sweat and Tears.

17.10.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SanicoΒ by Antonia Kearton SanicoΒ Visiting my father, I bring peachesfrom his local supermarket.They’re reduced in price, spotted with bruises,but rich and sweet as those we atein the steep meadow of an Italian summeralmost for...

My poem is here: www.dustpoetry.co.uk/post/sanico-...

02.10.2025 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm absolutely thrilled that my poem Sanico is included in Dust Poetry's Best of the Net nominations. I never ever ever in my wildest dreams expected to receive a nomination! Thank you to @dustpoetry.bsky.social and congratulations to all the nominees!

02.10.2025 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for reading it and for your words here! That means so much to me.

21.08.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm really pleased that my poem "What you should do is this" has found a home in Mugwort Magazine, along with an enticing host of other poems by other poets. Do have a look!

19.07.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My poem Sanico is today's poem from the current edition of @dustpoetry.bsky.social So thrilled to be included. There are some absolutely stunning poems in this issue - do check them all out!

17.06.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

An Easter poem I wrote a few years ago, which was published in New Writing Scotland 39 (2021) - and I've just realised it was shared by ASL this Easter. I'm touched, honoured and delighted all at once. I hope my grandmother would be pleased...

16.06.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just realised, I meant to write "...with such compassion and grace..." - not "some"!

08.06.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh your poem is wonderful. It embraces so many really existential aspects of human life with some compassion and grace - it feels to me like there's such genuine emotion and philosophical enquiry perfectly and compassionately combined.

08.06.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for reading it, and I'm glad it resonated with you!

08.06.2025 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SanicoΒ by Antonia Kearton SanicoΒ Visiting my father, I bring peachesfrom his local supermarket.They’re reduced in price, spotted with bruises,but rich and sweet as those we atein the steep meadow of an Italian summeralmost for...

I'm so delighted and honoured that my poem Sanico has found a home with @dustpoetry.bsky.social - published online today. www.dustpoetry.co.uk/post/sanico-...

07.06.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

that's beautiful. And a shiver down my spine.

07.06.2025 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kristian Birkeland observes the Northern Lights through a shot of Vodka – Nora Nadjarian Kristian Birkeland observes the Northern Lights through a shot of Vodka . . Nora Nadjarian is a poet and fiction writer from Cyprus. Her work was published in The Interpreter’s House, Magma, Perver…

Kristian Birkeland observes the Northern Lights through a shot of Vodka – Nora Nadjarian @noranadj.bsky.social

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06.06.2025 07:12 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

I'm really, really delighted to have this poem published today in the wonderful and welcoming Black Nore Review.

29.05.2025 06:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Pssst! Thought you might like to know...

We shall be opening general poetry submissions for one week from 1st - 7th June.

Guidelines will reappear on the site on 1st June.

We're excited to read your brightest and best!

28.05.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

Just - fabulous!

22.05.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Poets, readers of #poetry and other members of the #poetrycommunity: the excellent @hannahl1n.bsky.social has assembled SIX starter packs of UK poets. Here’s an example of this treasure trove. Please follow and repost #booksky

15.03.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I enjoy these podcasts. I seldom have the time for lengthy podcasts - these are c.15 minutes and I emerge from them feeling I've really spent time with the poems discussed in each.

20.05.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nothing But The Poem - Norman MacCaig In this episode of Nothing But The Poem podcast, our usual host Samuel Tongue goes in deep on two weel kent poems by Norman MacCaig, one of Scotland’s most loved and influential poets. Norman MacCaig ...

🎀 NEW PODCAST!

The latest Nothing But The Poem podcast is a Norman MacCaig special. @samueltongue.bsky.social takes a deep dive into two of the most famous poems by one of Scotland's most beloved poets to see what lay beneath the bonnet.

www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/podcast/noth...

07.05.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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