Poetry

Island on the Wind-Breathed Edge of the Sea

Island on the Wind Breathed Edge of the Sea, is a collection of poetry by, arguably, one of Canada’s finest living People’s Poets, John B. Lee. After numerous literary awards, 50 books and many trips to Cuba this is Lee’s first full collection of Cuba poems. They are the perceptions, perspectives and reflections on the Cuban landscape, its peoples, the sounds and sights, the sea and the wind and how they all fold into a poetic experience. These poems will bring you closer to the real Cuba than any guide or travel book could possibly do. This is one of John B. Lee’s finest books.

In the Arc Welder’s Blinding Light

The poems from this fine collection remind us that “nature enables and culture denies”. They deal with professions and trades lost to most contemporary humans. John B. Lee is a master of metaphor. Lee is the premier Canadian poet of his generation.

Darling, may I touch your pinkletink

If the title Darling, may I touch your pinkletink is a serious question, (and it is), then every human in possession of a pinkletink (and that is everyone) might cry out touché in celebration of the way we are touched by these poems.

Emergence

Jennifer Wenn gifts readers with a sumptuous, poetic romp that is part story-telling and world survey, part reflective commentary and the tenderest of introspection. This is a finely tuned, erudite collection that will both soothe and sting, placate and anger, emote and inform.
From David Stones, poet and performer

The Last Stand

Each poem in this fine collection by award winning poet John. B. Lee questions the established narratives of famous historical moments and individuals, asking readers to reconsider the ideas of heroism, conquest, and cultural significance through a deeply reflective lens. The poems explore the legacy of battles, the monumental figures associated with them, and the contrasting cultural values held by Indigenous and European settler societies.

rolling through time

This first collection by Le is not merely a set of poems but a journey through the cyclical nature of life, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of time and existence. The careful editing and selection of poems enhances the book’s appeal, making it a noteworthy contribution to CanLit.