How lucky we are That you can’t sell A poem, that it has No value. Might As well Give it away. That poem you love, That saved your life, Wasn’t it given to you? ~ Gregory Orr

Our month-long celebration of poetry is days away! More event info coming soon!

starlight behind daylight wherever you gaze ~ Arthur Sze

Interviewer Bronwen Adam talks with Canadian poet Marco Melfi about his poetry collection Routine Maintenance, out with Gaspereau Press! tinyurl.com/49stj7nj "I have tons of fun writing object poems. They offer rich visual details as well as unique vocabularies….”

I keep coming back to this Mary Oliver.

happy solstice ~ Wendell Berry

“The world is wilder than that in all directions.” ~ Annie Dillard

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Chris Hutchinson is an Edmonton poet, an Assistant Professor at MacEwan University, and currently serves on the board for the Olive Reading Series. Read his brilliant essay in the December issue of our monthly newsletter, The Magpie, and subscribe here: edmontonpoetryfestival.com/the-magpie/

“You have made me an Eden, / …by which I mean, you will leave me. “ Stunning new work by @mayacpopa.bsky.social. Can’t wait for this book to come out.

Love this Jane Hirschfield

Very pleased my short poem found a home on these lovely cans from Blindman Brewing! 🙏🍺

Beautiful

“keep testing the spiny leaves the spiny heart” ~ Jane Hirschfield