Poetry, Canadian
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Lucid Wake
Equitable Narratives by Duresameen Ashraf
In a landscape of systems such as religion, racism, media, patriarchy, education, and internationalism, it is important to be cognizant of the intents and impacts of social narratives as they impact our awareness, critical thinking, and...
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70 Layers of Life
A Collection of Poems by Donalda Dawn Dubé
Welcome to a journey of the heart in a collection of poetry by author Donalda Dawn Dubé (author of “From Coal Oil Lanterns to FaceTime “). Through her poetry, you are invited to explore the intricate tapestry of life through the lens of family...
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crash & bloom
A poetry collection of grief & gratitude by Sara Machnik
mama, am I going to make it, is it going to be okay will I lose my breasts, my hair, my eyelashes will I lose my identity, femininity, my dignity will I recognize myself in mirrors, in photos, in memories who will I become if I no longer look...
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I Just Love You
by B.B. and E.E.
Sometimes the greatest love stories are the ones you didn't see coming. The authors, both on their own at the time, rediscovered one another and fell in love. Each week, inspired by his love for her, he would write a love verse for them to share....
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Toronto Anthology
by Tania D'Amico
Toronto is arguably one of the biggest cities in Canada. One can argue that Toronto is one of the biggest cities in the world and is forever growing on an international scale when it comes to recognition and familiarity. Toronto is home to many...
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The Black, The White, and The Grey
A journey through depression, with a light at the end of the tunnel by J.M. Taylor
Are you proud of where you come from, Are you proud of what you’ve done? Do you linger alone, living in your past, Or are you proud of how far you’ve come? (“Proud,” p. 123) For some of us, life is not easy, right from the jump. What seems so...
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Fetters Into Wings
by Paul L. Dryden
Still and calm now is my night Your words and your truths, my guiding light Even though my enemies still choose to fight Yet there is sweet peace in my valley tonight How can poetry help us deal with trauma? How do we turn our fetters into wings?...
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Beyond the Gate
Poetry and Photography by Doug Jordan and Sidney Shapira
When the world amazes and words fail the rest of us, true poets step up to capture such moments forever, and then hold them up for the consideration, edification, and enjoyment of others … like precious gems best viewed from multiple angles. The...
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the words unsaid
by m. highmoor
This sparse, tense collection of free verse poetry chronicles the trauma of being in a mentally and emotionally abusive relationship, how hard it is to feel stuck when the relationship ends, and the growth and healing that comes when the ashes...
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Burritt's Rapids and Beyond
by Louis Contant
In BURRITT’S RAPIDS AND BEYOND, “whatever flows, remains.” From Winnipeg, Vancouver, Montreal, and rural Ontario, Louis Contant considers his place in the world. Fireflies, whip-poor-wills, squirrels, dragonflies, waterfalls, and the soulful...
