poetry mini interviews

How does a poem begin? With the intention to dig.

How important is music to your poetry? Music is poetry unfettered by language and voice. So yeah, it's important.

What do you find most difficult about writing poetry? Honing in on the thickest meat. I generally do not begin a poem with a specific purp...

How do you know when a poem is finished? I know a poem is finished when it stops screaming at me, and starts singing. Or humming. Sometime...

Conyer Clayton is an Ottawa based writer who aims to live with compassion, gratitude, and awe. She has 3 chapbooks out or forthcoming: Under...