poems
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Sarah Gibbs’ “The Hundred-Year Circus” (Frontenac House, 2024) is a complex poetry book that merges lyricism, allegory, and history, reflecting on Bob Dylan and American culture. It challenges readers with its dense structure and symbolism, moving beyond conventional poetry collections. This work is a thought-provoking exploration, suitable for deeper literary analysis and cultural studies.
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The literary community in Windsor-Essex is struggling under the dominance of a small group of well-connected, aging writers, referred to as “the Cult of Anointed Poet.” Their control has led to the decline of literary events and inclusion of diverse voices, stifling younger, marginalized writers. A generational shift is essential for revival.
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Nicholas Catanoy’s “The Fiddlehead Nation,” a rare Canadian poetry collection published in 1979, explores Atlantic Canada’s landscapes and cultures through vibrant, eco-poetic lens. Catanoy weaves observations of Indigenous peoples alongside natural imagery, presenting nuanced perspectives rarely showcased in Canadian literature. Its avant-garde style offers readers a unique, road-trip experience.
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We play witness with beauty, with honesty, and with integrity for our subjects and the world in which they actually inhabit. No deletions, no speaking for, simple honest witness. Witness that must cross borders, must bring up the often uncomfortable, and do so in a beautiful manner that honours both the tradition and the lives…
Wazhashk Poetry 