Category Archives: Poetry

Reviews, Interviews, Publishing Poetry, Announcements, Readings, Videos of Poets,

VIDEO: LINES I LOVED FROM SHERMAN ALEXIE’S “WHAT I’VE STOLEN, WHAT I’VE EARNED”

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Black Coffee Poet

I recently read What I’ve Stolen, What I’ve Earned by Sherman Alexie.  It was amazing! Alexie is one of my favorite poets.  I own and have read, and re-read, his sex previous collections of poems. While reading the book I … Continue reading →

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VLOG: MY 2013 SPRING READING LIST

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Black Coffee Poet

I put together a new reading list!  Check out the titles and photos here! Here are 7 Reasons Why I Make Reading Lists. This new VLOG is a companion to my new reading list. Watch, SHARE, Tweet, comment, and enjoy! … Continue reading →

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DANE SWAN READS “PARKDALE SNOWSTORM”

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Black Coffee Poet

Reading and reviewing Dane Swan’s book Bending The Continuum was a pleasure.   My interview with Swan was just as much fun.   Hear Dane Swan read Parkdale Snowstorm. Watch, SHARE, Tweet, enjoy. Subscribe to the Black Coffee Poet YOUTUBE … Continue reading →

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VLOG: SUBSCRIBE TO BLACK COFFEE POET

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Black Coffee Poet

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THE HOMECOMING: A POEM ABOUT PRISON

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

It has been an interesting week.  On Monday I wrote about my criminal past while thinking of the future of an acquaintance who has been charged with first degree murder; and I explored the prison industrial complex.  A few people … Continue reading →

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THE STORY BEHIND “THE HOMECOMING”, MY POEM ABOUT PRISON

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

The Story Behind The Homecoming, My Poem About Prison  By Jorge Antonio Vallejos I saw Butch about a month ago on Bloor Street.  He rode by on a bike as I was talking on a pay-phone. (Yes, pay-phones still exist and … Continue reading →

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THE BOX OF BOOKS IN PAULA’S KITCHEN

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

The Box Of Books In Paula’s Kitchen By Jorge Antonio Vallejos “I still have that box of books for you in my kitchen,” said my friend Paula last month while we talked on the phone.  Paula had been holding that box … Continue reading →

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THE BATTY BOYS REVENGE

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Meeting Troy Jackson for this week’s taping was great.   We laughed, shared stories, and took a short walk. Community is a big theme in Jackson’s work, this song, The Batty Boys Revenge, in particular.   See my review of … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH TROY JACKSON

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Troy Jackson is a Canadian mixed-race, queer, Muslim pop and punk musician who is calling for a pop music re-evolution.   Jackson resides in Toronto and is currently working on a full-length album. Jackson will be performing music from his … Continue reading →

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THE GIRL WITH THE RED HAIR REALLY NEEDS TO SHAVE HER FUCKING ARMPITS

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Black Coffee Poet

Meeting Clementine Cannibal for this week’s feature was fun.  We chatted, chilled, enjoyed the sun, and shared ideas. I had seen her read some powerful pieces on YOUTUBE and I wanted her to read something new and just as powerful. … Continue reading →

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