Poetry, Canadian
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All The Small Things
by Libby McKechnie
“In this very old, magical place / I knew I was not alone.” A vibrant, moving sophomore collection, All the Small Things offers a gentle reminder to readers young and old: You are not alone. Through poetic lyricism and whimsical watercolour...
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Wash Me Away
by C Lynn
Wash Me Away is a moving collection of short prose poems reflecting on relationships, sexuality, heartbreak, and the process by which we move on from messy relationships. Straddling the line between essay and poem, these pieces explore the nuance...
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Memories of a Lover
by Jayson W Rampersad
Rejected love, ecstatic love, misguided love—Memories of a Lover explores complex and intensely vivid experiences of love and relationship in this collection of poems. Rare moments of perfect connection between the lover and the beloved sit...
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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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Fieldnotes
in stillness & motion by Jilly Frances
Earmarking the residue of daily life, Jilly Frances recognizes the ever-changing nature of time and light, as a mirror, as a mother, as a memory, reflecting back to us moments that are both present and fleeting.
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The Academy
by Matthew Duquette
Herein lies true and heartfelt impressions From time enrolled at a peculiar school Through tough assignments and grueling sessions Some simple wisdom found a common fool Though judgment and guilt can often consume It is love and knowledge that...
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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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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 and...
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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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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...
