These poems each have a set of guided questions, related videos that allow for deeper investigation, and suggested writing activities. We'll be adding more poems here soon! from “Road Shoulders” the shoulder of the road gleams with the poet's attention Community Garden Seeking to escape internet trolls the speaker turns her eye to the garden La Belle Dame sans Merci: A Ballad What would you ask a knight if you found him alone and palely loitering along a barren path? La Belle Dame sans Merci: A Ballad What would you ask a knight if you found him alone and palely loitering along a barren path? Guanahani, 11 This bracing ballad (re)considers the beauty and history of the Caribbean island where Christopher Columbus first landed. The Dead This sonnet considers the fragmented, elusive way the dead resurface in our lives. grass In his short, funny poem, Ward Maxwell asks us to step on the grass, saying “it deserves it.” But isn’t that the point of grass? One Art When loss feels inevitable, sometimes the only thing to do is write it down… people arrived Tracing and traveling with Kaie Kellough’s verse, the people in this poem plead to have their pulses read out loud. Dulce et Decorum Est Wilfred Owen brilliantly uses rhyme and meter in this brutal poem about a poison gas attack during WWI. Planet Earth P.K. Page sings the praises of planet earth through extended metaphor and delightful constraint. The New Experience Join the speaker on a whirlwind journey towards a surprising realization. Sometimes a Voice (1) On a hot summer afternoon, Danny jumped off the boathouse roof without thinking of the consequences. Where There’s a Wall Both beauty and violence are just on the other side of the wall. Full Metal Oji-Cree That’s ok, our robomocassins will outlive you nine times over. Application Form Identity is elusive. Maybe it doesn’t exist at all. At the Centre In this poem of a woman in deep repose, her seeds of self-care begin to blossom. Laurentian Shield This portrait of a rocky, silent Canadian landscape speaks to the country’s limitations and its potential. the knowing Connie Fife cryptically combines land and body in this poem exploring connection to place and past. The Swimmer’s Moment Will you choose to observe from the rim of the whirlpool, or its centre? the knowing Connie Fife cryptically combines land and body in this poem exploring connection to place and past. One Art When loss feels inevitable, sometimes the only thing to do is write it down… Before the Birth of One of Her Children This frank, devout poem confronts the risks facing a 17th-century woman in childbirth. Vancouver Lights This wartime poem looks out at Vancouver’s nighttime skyline and contemplates humanity. I Feel the Sun This poem articulates the poet’s intense feeling about the sunlight after going through a long winter. Money A museum coin collection prompts a reflection on the captivating nature of currency. From One and Half of You Trying on traditional clothing and finding how it fits. Or not. dont worry yr hair Having a bad day? This uplifting poem about the power of our inner potential should light a spark. Mantra of No Return It is possible to travel home when one has never been there. This poem does. Cold Solace Even after many months in the freezer, a honey cake calls up strong memories. What Is Poetry Using only the letters in the title’s question, Holbrook generates a smorgasbord of weird and delightful answers. The Visions of Stone Carrier In this dreamlike piece exploring memory and primogeniture, N. Scott Momaday casts a haunting spell that transports the reader through mystery and reminiscence. Two Words: A Wedding bpNichol presents life as a river of ever-changing words and asks us to step in. a good day The poet recalls the day she heard her father would die. Jesse’s Farm Sadiqa de Meijer reckons with environmental degradation and motherhood in this poem that asks whether showing our children “the beloved world” is enough. My Grandmother Washes Her Feet in the Sink of the Bathroom at Sears A clash of cultures in a department store bathroom showcases pride and power in the towns matrons as well as the space in the middle where the speaker lives Two Hours on the Train In this deceptively simple poem, a poet on a journey transcends time. My Papa’s Waltz The poet writes a complex poem about his relationship with his father. I’ll Teach You Cree By sharing with us the untranslatable aspects of Cree culture, Scofield immerses the reader with the sensorial experiences that deepen the bonds of community. Echolalia Exploring the tension between desire and satisfaction, this is “a poem that you have to kiss your way through without being kissed,” says Williams. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next › Next page Last » Last page Language English