Lily S. May–Life with Art
I learned late last night who won the Griffin Poetry Prize. The Canadian prize went to David W. McFadden for his book What's the Score? and the international prize went to Ghassan Zaqtan and translator Fady Joudah for Like a Straw Bird It Follows Me, and Other Poems. Congratulations! Again, if you're a poetry lover, go to the Griffen… Continue reading And the Winners Are….
Griffin Poetry Prize 2013--Shortlist AnthologyI've mentioned in an earlier post that I have begun writing over the past several years. Reading and hearing poetry is a large part of my education as I learn to develop my capacity to write poetry--to closely observe life and put the observations into words. Last night I went… Continue reading Griffin Poetry Prize
Program from The Al Purdy Show, Feb. 6, 2013, TorontoOn Wednesday night, I attended a fundraiser at beautiful Koerner Hall in Toronto. It was in honour of an excellent Canadian poet, Al Purdy (1918 – 2000). Al’s work was being honoured through readings by Canadian poets and actors and through performances by musicians. The funds… Continue reading Poetry Out Loud & in a Linocut
Arts of May 