“torchsong for grace” by Theodore Christou feels like a prayer shaped into poetry, a slow unfolding of light and shadow across the hours of the day. Its clarity and simplicity remind me of Rumi, who also wove spiritual longing with the ordinary. Both poets invite us inward, toward mercy, stillness, and luminous presence.
Read MoreHickory Tunes: a life in School is a memoir about traveling from public school as a student all the say to teaching at University. Hickory Tunes presents a clarion portrait of school, what it is, what shaped it and where it may be bound. Read and enjoy its lessons, but don’t chew gum or speak out of turn for the hickory stick always awaits, always near that cranky teacher’s hand.
Read MoreTai’s letter poems are very much friendship poems; friendships for whom Tai cares deeply. Written with a great degree of sincerity and honesty these poems often break boundaries of nations. With a soulful tone Tai often weaves the stories of relationships, human predicaments and lost moments.
Read MoreWelcome to this 21th issue of Devour: Art & Lit Canada. As usual we are bringing you some of Canada’s most talented writers, poets and photographers.
As always, thank you to our ongoing faithful section editors. In no special order, thanks to Brian Moore, Bruce Kauffman, Shane Joseph and Mike Gaudaur. Thankyou to all of the contributors that make Devour a success.
This is one of Roger Nash’s finest poetry books. It blends humour, poignancy, and wisdom into a book worthy of your attention. His poems traverse climate, memory, and mortality with striking clarity, offering readers insight into humanity’s struggles and quiet triumphs.
Read MoreWelcome to this 20th issue of Devour: Art & Lit Canada. As usual we are bringing you some of Canada’s most talented writers, poets and photographers.
We hope you will tell your international readers about this all Canadian Magazine.
