stewart carswell (he/him)
@stewartcarswell.co.uk
mostly poet | Earthworks (2021, Indigo Dreams) & Knots and branches (2016, Eyewear) | no writer, yet he writes | always be within reach of a forest
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'He was more proud
than my dream credits him and he was less sad
than whiskey might make him seem.'
bloody love Richard Hugo, no matter the day of the week
than my dream credits him and he was less sad
than whiskey might make him seem.'
bloody love Richard Hugo, no matter the day of the week
November 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
'He was more proud
than my dream credits him and he was less sad
than whiskey might make him seem.'
bloody love Richard Hugo, no matter the day of the week
than my dream credits him and he was less sad
than whiskey might make him seem.'
bloody love Richard Hugo, no matter the day of the week
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I’m delighted to announce that my debut poetry collection, ‘The Way the Water Held Me’, will be published by The Emma Press in the Spring. Available to pre-order now!
📣 NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT📣 We are delighted to announce the acquisition of THE WAY THE WATER HELD ME by @catherineredford.bsky.social, a heart-wrenching debut about young widowhood
THE WAY THE WATER HELD ME is available to pre-order now
Publishing March 2026 ~ Pre-order here: buff.ly/i1HAi3Y
THE WAY THE WATER HELD ME is available to pre-order now
Publishing March 2026 ~ Pre-order here: buff.ly/i1HAi3Y
November 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I’m delighted to announce that my debut poetry collection, ‘The Way the Water Held Me’, will be published by The Emma Press in the Spring. Available to pre-order now!
Tomorrow night! Come along if you want some poetry
Catch me next week reading some poems over in Cheltenham. delighted to be reading with Hannah Lowe at University of Gloucestershire on 13th November 5.45PM. Free entry.
November 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Tomorrow night! Come along if you want some poetry
...on a Sunday
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
...on a Sunday
Catch me next week reading some poems over in Cheltenham. delighted to be reading with Hannah Lowe at University of Gloucestershire on 13th November 5.45PM. Free entry.
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Catch me next week reading some poems over in Cheltenham. delighted to be reading with Hannah Lowe at University of Gloucestershire on 13th November 5.45PM. Free entry.
Looking forward to this event on Saturday, when I'll be taking part in a panel discussion on poetry, landscape, and a certain forest.
The F.W. Harvey Society's annual event takes place at Minsterworth Village Hall this year, and focuses on the influence of Minsterworth on Harvey's writing.
The F.W. Harvey Society's annual event takes place at Minsterworth Village Hall this year, and focuses on the influence of Minsterworth on Harvey's writing.
October 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Looking forward to this event on Saturday, when I'll be taking part in a panel discussion on poetry, landscape, and a certain forest.
The F.W. Harvey Society's annual event takes place at Minsterworth Village Hall this year, and focuses on the influence of Minsterworth on Harvey's writing.
The F.W. Harvey Society's annual event takes place at Minsterworth Village Hall this year, and focuses on the influence of Minsterworth on Harvey's writing.
Great night last night at Gloucester Cathedral at their Evening of Remembrance Poetry, reading some of my own poems on the theme, plus a couple by FW Harvey. It was great to hear moving and inspirational poetry from a wide range of voices last night.
October 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Great night last night at Gloucester Cathedral at their Evening of Remembrance Poetry, reading some of my own poems on the theme, plus a couple by FW Harvey. It was great to hear moving and inspirational poetry from a wide range of voices last night.
I've never had a poem title been called "dauntingly complex" before!
(but kudos to the editor for the comments and quick submission response ❤)
(but kudos to the editor for the comments and quick submission response ❤)
October 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I've never had a poem title been called "dauntingly complex" before!
(but kudos to the editor for the comments and quick submission response ❤)
(but kudos to the editor for the comments and quick submission response ❤)
Farewell Cambridgeshire, hello Forest! The long-promised house move has (finally) happened, and I'm now back home in the Forest of Dean. Here's some pictures from today of why I moved and what it's like here. DM or email me for more info.
September 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Farewell Cambridgeshire, hello Forest! The long-promised house move has (finally) happened, and I'm now back home in the Forest of Dean. Here's some pictures from today of why I moved and what it's like here. DM or email me for more info.
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Listen to the previously-unreleased version of "Born in the U.S.A." from the "Electric Nebraska" sessions, now available to stream: brucespringsteen.lnk.to/BITUSAElectr...
"It was kinda like punk rockabilly. We were trying to bring 'Nebraska' into the electric world."
"It was kinda like punk rockabilly. We were trying to bring 'Nebraska' into the electric world."
Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A. (Electric Nebraska - Official Audio)
YouTube video by BruceSpringsteenVEVO
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September 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Listen to the previously-unreleased version of "Born in the U.S.A." from the "Electric Nebraska" sessions, now available to stream: brucespringsteen.lnk.to/BITUSAElectr...
"It was kinda like punk rockabilly. We were trying to bring 'Nebraska' into the electric world."
"It was kinda like punk rockabilly. We were trying to bring 'Nebraska' into the electric world."
rainbows on the riverside
August 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
rainbows on the riverside
writing a poem
August 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
writing a poem
When is a door not a door?
When it's j'adore
When it's j'adore
August 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
When is a door not a door?
When it's j'adore
When it's j'adore
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Botha takes us with them as they are initially struck and later, further surprised, by a woman in a brilliant yellow coat. Exploring longing and beauty among other things, this image rich poem shines.
Read it here: inksweatandtears.co.uk/cindy-botha-5/
#InkSweatandTears #PoetryCommunity #Submission
Read it here: inksweatandtears.co.uk/cindy-botha-5/
#InkSweatandTears #PoetryCommunity #Submission
August 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Botha takes us with them as they are initially struck and later, further surprised, by a woman in a brilliant yellow coat. Exploring longing and beauty among other things, this image rich poem shines.
Read it here: inksweatandtears.co.uk/cindy-botha-5/
#InkSweatandTears #PoetryCommunity #Submission
Read it here: inksweatandtears.co.uk/cindy-botha-5/
#InkSweatandTears #PoetryCommunity #Submission
Time takes out the fire
but leaves in the warmth.
but leaves in the warmth.
August 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Time takes out the fire
but leaves in the warmth.
but leaves in the warmth.
choose your own adventure diversion
August 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
choose your own adventure diversion
I had a great night at CB1 Poetry last night! There was a good turn out, and it was great to do some Forest poems as well as test out some newer ones. Thanks to Angus, Trish and the team for keeping the show on the road, and thank you to Alice for the photos.
August 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I had a great night at CB1 Poetry last night! There was a good turn out, and it was great to do some Forest poems as well as test out some newer ones. Thanks to Angus, Trish and the team for keeping the show on the road, and thank you to Alice for the photos.
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Delighted to be the guest poet at CB1 Poetry open mic in Cambridge this Sunday. Come along to hear me read poems about forests, rivers, and missing constellations. Last chance for Cambridge(shire) folk to hear me for a while as I'll be moving soon.
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
July 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Delighted to be the guest poet at CB1 Poetry open mic in Cambridge this Sunday. Come along to hear me read poems about forests, rivers, and missing constellations. Last chance for Cambridge(shire) folk to hear me for a while as I'll be moving soon.
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
I'm going to be reading some poems tomorrow in Cambridge at CB1 Poetry. Come along to hear poems about forests, rivers, and missing constellations. Plus open mic if you fancy taking part facebook.com/events/s/cb1...
CB1 Open Mic - August
Theater event in Cambridge, United Kingdom by CB1 Poetry on Sunday, August 3 2025
facebook.com
August 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I'm going to be reading some poems tomorrow in Cambridge at CB1 Poetry. Come along to hear poems about forests, rivers, and missing constellations. Plus open mic if you fancy taking part facebook.com/events/s/cb1...
Hello @finishedpoetry.bsky.social ! Give them a follow, and "trespass" into their inbox with you Trespass-themed submissions
News: issue nine of Finished Creatures opens for submissions tomorrow - for the month of August. The theme is Trespass: verb and noun; sin and action; rights and wrongs. Please see the website for more information. xx
July 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Hello @finishedpoetry.bsky.social ! Give them a follow, and "trespass" into their inbox with you Trespass-themed submissions
Delighted to be the guest poet at CB1 Poetry open mic in Cambridge this Sunday. Come along to hear me read poems about forests, rivers, and missing constellations. Last chance for Cambridge(shire) folk to hear me for a while as I'll be moving soon.
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
July 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Delighted to be the guest poet at CB1 Poetry open mic in Cambridge this Sunday. Come along to hear me read poems about forests, rivers, and missing constellations. Last chance for Cambridge(shire) folk to hear me for a while as I'll be moving soon.
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
Sunday 3rd August, Town and Gown, Cambridge 18:30
'The statement quoted an aid worker in Gaza who said: “Children tell their parents they want to go to heaven, because at least heaven has food.”'
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Israel blocking aid from Gaza is creating ‘chaos and death’, say humanitarian groups
Letter signed by agencies including Doctors Without Borders condemns Israeli military attacks on Palestinians
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
'The statement quoted an aid worker in Gaza who said: “Children tell their parents they want to go to heaven, because at least heaven has food.”'
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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🚨 RIGHT NOW opposite Labour Party HQ in London.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
July 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🚨 RIGHT NOW opposite Labour Party HQ in London.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
We’ve turned their street into Jabaliya camp in Gaza. A genocide is happening, but the Labour government is supplying weapons, intelligence and diplomatic cover to the perpetrator. Protesting this is not terrorism.
Can you use a misheard song lyric as an epigraph to a book? Asking for a friend.
July 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Can you use a misheard song lyric as an epigraph to a book? Asking for a friend.
Go send him your poems, Nigel is a kind and sensitive reviewer
I’m looking for poetry collections and pamphlets to review in 2026 published by small poetry presses. If you’ve a collection or pamphlet published in 2025 or due in 2026 DM me. #poetry. Checkout my website to sample the process.
July 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Go send him your poems, Nigel is a kind and sensitive reviewer