# Andrew Motion on Wilfred Owen: 'He became a sacred text for me'

Former UK Poet Laureate Andrew Motion discusses the profound influence of war poet Wilfred Owen on his own literary journey. Motion describes Owen's poetry as a formative "sacred text" that shaped his understanding of writing and remembrance. This personal reflection highlights how Owen's work continues to inspire contemporary poets.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/17/andrew-motion-wilfred-owen-became-a-kind-of-sacred-text-for-me) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:05 GMT