poetry mini interviews

Why is poetry important? It thrives outside the market, so it can set right the relational distortions of capitalism ungrudgingly. ...

How important is music to your poetry? Not all of my poetry is based in music, but the most enjoyable part of writing poetry is when...

When you require renewal, is there a particular poem or book that you return to? A particular author? The way Kamau Brathwaite think...

What other poetry books have you been reading lately? These poets: Dionne Brand, because her books give me a sense of unity in think...

Three of Wayde Compton’s books have been finalists for the City of Vancouver Book Award, and The Outer Harbour won it in 2015. His b...