poetry mini interviews

When you require renewal, is there a particular poem or book that you return to? A particular author? Yes, absolutely. There’s always one co...

How important is music to your poetry? I love music. I don't think "music is important for poetry", but aim for "poetry...

Hana Shafi is a writer and artist who illustrates under the name Frizz Kid. Both her visual art and writing frequently explore themes suc...

What do you find most difficult about writing poetry? It's scary and it hurts; my poems don't allow me to lie to myself.

What do you find most difficult about writing poetry? This morning I was talking with one of the cooks at my child’s daycare, Wanda. We have...

Has your consideration of poetry changed since you began? I used to be very against readings. I never wanted to take part. I’ve been very l...

How did you first engage with poetry? Browsing through Cheap Thrills (a second hand book and record shop in Montreal) when I was 15 or so,...