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! Two Words: A Wedding bpNichol presents life as a river of ever-changing words and asks us to step in. Guanahani, 11 This bracing ballad (re)considers the beauty and history of the Caribbean island where Christopher Columbus first landed. The Days of the Unicorns Phyllis Webb beautifully writes an ode to the majestic unicorn. 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. A Stone Diary A love poem to a stone takes on deeper, rockier meanings. niya A physical encounter with a stranger ignites a fire of emotions about how to express the trauma of settlement and life in a colonial, urban environment. 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? 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 Editing the Prairie If the prairie was a written story, imagine the rejection letter it might get! from Cross River . Pick Lotus Sometimes a simple wish granted, especially a final one, can change everything. Modestine A woman writes a tender poem about her dad’s struggle with dementia. Sweet Like a Crow This tumbling, outrageous list poem is a backhanded ode to a child’s less-than-melodious singing voice. Laurentian Shield This portrait of a rocky, silent Canadian landscape speaks to the country’s limitations and its potential. The Bull Moose A moose's final, tortured moments unfold in a series of brutal images. a good day The poet recalls the day she heard her father would die. I Lost My Talk How can you speak your deepest truth in a language that doesn’t understand you? The ABG (Able-Bodied Gaze) The abled-bodied gaze is an intrusive force in this poem, making a spectacle of a disabled body and attempting to reduce them to their impairment. Marshlands Quietly pause to take in the colours and sounds of a marsh. The Potato Harvest This lonely poem is about so much more than a bare field. Fast Commute Laurie Graham weathers an incongruous ice storm in this poem-excerpt that asks us to pause and understand that we are present here, “and with this understanding to start to hear.” Beat! Beat! Drums! With rich bombastic language and Whitman's trademark sprawling lines, this poem rallies troops for war. “Breathe dust…” Nearly punctuation-free, this is a breathless journey through memories of a youth spent in rural Canada. The Fish A dreamy poem diving into oceanic imagery, exploring time and change. Qawanguq with Fox Abigail Chabitnoy’s dreamscape of a poem depicts a coy little fox. I Feel the Sun This poem articulates the poet’s intense feeling about the sunlight after going through a long winter. The Bow What flows through a name, and a name, and a name? 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 At the Centre In this poem of a woman in deep repose, her seeds of self-care begin to blossom. Someday I’ll Love Ocean Vuong In this tender poem of healing, care and remembrance, Ocean Vuong reaches out to his younger self. The New Experience Join the speaker on a whirlwind journey towards a surprising realization. For My Best Friend One way to grieve is to give tribute, perhaps even before the person you are grieving is completely gone. The Dead This sonnet considers the fragmented, elusive way the dead resurface in our lives. Low Tide on Grand Pré The setting sun gives rise to a treasured memory of Grand Pré in this somber, rhythmic poem. I Lost My Talk How can you speak your deepest truth in a language that doesn’t understand you? Marshlands Quietly pause to take in the colours and sounds of a marsh. We Wear the Mask We Wear the Mask is a resilient and entrancing tug-of-war with external perceptions of self. Dear Updike Evelyn Lau powerfully describes the world around her in order to grieve the loss of a beloved writer. I Have Something to Tell You In this surreal poem, a man made of cameras brings his unexpected concerns into sharper focus. Five Postcards from Jericho Postcards to regret, to time, to anyone at all Where There’s a Wall Both beauty and violence are just on the other side of the wall. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next › Next page Last » Last page Language English