Tag Archives: Queer Poetry

R.I.P ADRIENNE RICH (1929-2012)

On Wednesday I found out the great American poet Adrienne Rich, 82, past on the day before.  Many expressed disbelief and sadness on Facebook.  I wasn’t too shocked or sad.  I recently learned about Rich from my friend Marcia who … Continue reading

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QUEER POET JIM NASON READS HIS POETRY

Meeting Jim Nason to tape him for this post was a great time. Jim and I talked writing over coffee.  We shared what we were working on, our favorite writers, craft, and future plans. I took Jim to the laneway … Continue reading

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NARCISSUS UNFOLDING

Narcissus Unfolding By Jim Nason Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos Toronto poet Maureen Hynes told me about Jim Nason last year.  She spoke of him with kindness and reverence.  I remember her saying, “good poet,” after his name as she … Continue reading

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QUEER LATINA POET JANET ROMERO READS HER POETRY

I first met Janet Romero at Toronto Women’s Bookstore five years ago.  After becoming a regular (I was there three times a week, or more) we chatted a lot eventually leading to Janet and the staff knowing what new arrivals … Continue reading

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THE MARROW’S TELLING

The Marrow’s Telling: Words in Motion  By Eli Clare By Jorge Antonio Vallejos I remember when I first saw Eli Clare’s collection of poetry The Marrow’s Telling: Words in Motion.  I was checking out the poetry section at Toronto Women’s … Continue reading

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