Wow! I’m up to my ears in poems! Poems from the North, poems from the West, poems from the East, and poems from the Middle. Poems from poets laureate, poems from the famous and infamous, poems from people who’ve been very quiet until now. We’ll have a beautiful and varied collection to send the Prez, no doubt about that.
But we must hurry up–he’s coming to Canada on the 19th of February. We’d like him to know something about the poetic soul of Canada before then.
First round of selection is in Powell River this weekend, February 9 and 10. So, if you want to be in that number, send those poems marching in!
Here’s a reminder of guidelines and answers to some questions we’ve had.
- Previously published poems are eligible for inclusion as long as you retain the rights.
- Attachments are preferable to having poems in the body of an email, but either form is acceptable.
- There is no fee for submitting poems, and no limit to the number of poems.
We are working on arrangements for a special handmade edition in addition to the initial paperback. Stay tuned.
Suggestions for a title to the collection are most welcome. Thus far, what’s come to mind is something like Parallel: Canadian poets speak to the President.
Looking forward to your work!
-Kaimana Wolff
Wow! I’m up to my ears in poems! Poems from the North, poems from the West, poems from the East, and poems from the Middle. Poems from poets laureate, poems from the famous and infamous, poems from people who’ve been very quiet until now. We’ll have a beautiful and varied collection to send the Prez, no doubt about that.