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Antonia Kearton

@antoniakearton.bsky.social
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Occasional writer of poetry; counsellor & psychotherapist; interested in more things than I have time for. Based in Strathspey in the Scottish Highlands. www.tonikeartoncounselling.co.uk

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Antonia Kearton @antoniakearton.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
I'm thrilled to have my poem Elements published today in Ink Sweat and Tears.
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Antonia Kearton @antoniakearton.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
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!
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Antonia Kearton @antoniakearton.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
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!
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Antonia Kearton @antoniakearton.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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!
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Antonia Kearton @antoniakearton.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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...
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Antonia Kearton @antoniakearton.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
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-...
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Sanico by Antonia Kearton
Sanico 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...
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Atrium @atriumpoetry.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Kristian Birkeland observes the Northern Lights through a shot of Vodka – Nora Nadjarian @noranadj.bsky.social atriumpoetry.com/2025/06/06/k...
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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…
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Antonia Kearton @antoniakearton.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
I'm really, really delighted to have this poem published today in the wonderful and welcoming Black Nore Review.
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Atrium @atriumpoetry.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
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!
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Antonia Kearton @antoniakearton.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Just - fabulous!
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Paul Connolly @thepaulconnolly.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
#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
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Antonia Kearton @antoniakearton.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
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.
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Scottish Poetry Library @byleaveswelive.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🎤 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...
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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 ...
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