On a morning that was disturbed by the terrible sound of machines mowing down grasses & flowers that have grown up for 2 months undisturbed, turning to Ethel & her quiet effective way of protecting nature. Wd that I cd do the same w/ similar success. Thanks @helenmort.bsky.social #ethel #helenmort
Our eleventh poem in the #EcoSonnetChain is by #HelenMort and deploys the motif of the Ark to powerful effect - the last few lines in particular take a moving, unpredictable turn:
newbootsandpantisocracies.wordpress.com/2025/07/03/e...
#NewBootsAndPantisocracies
Helen Mort reflects on identity, place, and the intersections of human experience in her poetry.
📖 Read her interview:
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#PoetryOfPlace #HelenMort
A belated review of @kendalmountainfest.bsky.social this weekend: excellent points on access, accessibility and inclusion by #OpeningUpTheOutdoors and #CampWild; fascinating & hilarious talk on #DorothyPilley & #EthelHaythornthwaite from #HelenMort & @danzep.bsky.social; lovely #NatureChronicles 1/2
So this is happening next month. @concordmoose.bsky.social and #HelenMort are launching new works published by @vervepoetrypress.bsky.social
Susie’s pamphlet is the #disabledpoetsprize winner!
18 December 7pm - tickets here www.ticketsource.co.uk/sgct/winters...
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🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3's #Unclassified
Helen Mort & Bill Carslake:
🎵 The Singing Glacier (extract)
#HelenMort #BillCarslake