I thought poetry could change everything, could change history and could humanize, and I think that the illusion is very necessary to push poets to be involved and to believe. But now I think that poetry changes only the poet.

—Mahmoud Darwish

Klara du Plessis rob mclennan Chaudiere Books VERSe Ottawa poetry in canada Shawna Lemay I gave out three copies to friends, I loved it so much

rob mclennan Chaudiere Books Klara du Plessis VERSe Ottawa poetry in canada I love it. You would love Shawna Lemay's novel, Everything Affects Everyone which has beautiful descriptions of wings and talks of angels. palimpsestpress.ca/books/everythi…

'Apples on a Windowsill is an intimate act of sharing for which we can and should be grateful.' Ian Colford reviews a new book by Shawna Lemay, from Palimpsest Press miramichireader.ca/2024/04/apples…

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And all the time it is my heart.
My imperfect heart which prefers
this distance from people [...]

—Jack Gilbert, 'Spring'

‘Obsession is what it comes down to. It is difficult to think without obsession, and it is impossible to create something without a foundation that is rigorous, incontrovertible, and, in fact, to some degree repetitive. Repetition is the ritual of obsession.’

—Richard Serra

‘the difference between Exposure and Retreat; to be retreated into one’s corner can be a situation of personal peace, if we think of the corner as a sort of 1/2 box, part walls, part door, a place offering defense at the back, mobility at the front.’

—Anne Carson | Richard Serra

Two guest join CKUA Radio this #AlbertaMorning :
At 8:30, The Denim Daddies spin us their LOOOOONG-awaited debut album!
And at 7:35, Sarah McLachlan tells us about an April #YEG benefit for her Sarah McLachlan School of Music!!
A debut album + a global superstar! Awesome.
ckua.com/listen/sarah-m…

Some recent convos I had about Apples on a Windowsill: shawnalemay.net/news

Interesting conversation between Grant Stovel and the multi-talented Shawna Lemay.

While your waiting for the light to settle on that bowl of pears just so…

For your Saturday morning coffee time. You can now listen to my recent conversation with the stellar Grant Stovel on CKUA Radio via YouTube.
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Thank you Grant for this wonderful experience in the magic factory aka CKUA radio ❤️

If you're not already listening to Grant Stovel on CKUA Radio this morning, do dial in....you might hear a certain someone chatting with him about still life at 8:40 am.....CKUA.com, listen in the brilliant app, or 94.9 in Edmonton. Best radio station in the world.

'My love, scatter me with the petals from your finest roses, your most perfect lilies, chrysanthemum petals that smell of the melody of your name.'
Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet, translated by Margaret Jull Costa

If you’re struggling with mental illness and/or chronic illness and/or neurodivergence and these things have burgled your confidence & resolve then I’m sending love bc me too. Keep going. Tomorrow is new and the morning may be a bit easier x

One of the symptoms of depression that can be very hard is anhedonia-loss of pleasure in,well anything. Eating’s been a chore for several weeks now,but this morning I enjoyed my toast & jam. It did the good things in my brain that it should,tho’ quietly. Today’s small good thing.

welcome to Lucky's cafe! 🍀☕️

guess who's rewatching the next generation for the 5th time