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poem.
puppet intensive.
it’s 6am on the morning of January 17. 24 puppeteers are preparing to leave the banff centre and i have just had the most imaginative night of my life. on January 16th, participants in the Old Trout Puppet Workshop’s program performed their final show of the program. the Banff Puppet Theatre Intensive, “offers a two-week exploration [...]
isolation.
now i wake from slumber sadder than ever lost in the knowledge this silence is worse than sleep reminded of empty spaces i am forced to live in where there is nowhere to scream out too no where to reach i would call you and tell you i love you [...]
nineteenth anniversary.
nineteen years ago today surgeons removed a tumor from the lower cerebellum of my brain. every year this day mark an overwhelming period of time for me. i find it difficult to describe the impact the tumor, recovery, and post-surgery effects have had on me. it’s a long journey to better understanding myself. to help, [...]
tigre et diesel review
Here is a haiku review of Polaris shortlisted album Tigre et Diesel by Galaxie. This haiku won me the album and accompanying poster in a Twitter contest by Polaris.explosion du popqui est sage pourtant nouveau bruyant et brilliant.
return to city.
summer city sweat.concrete rhythm love affair. swallow my return
Kaputt Review
Here is a haiku review of Polaris shortlisted album Kaputt by Destroyer.catchy swirly popwords more poetry than prosesombre to delight
Lion’s X
Here is a haiku about Apple’s OSX Lion.you slow my progress. inspiration is fleeting. swift is my desire.
Summer Limerick
I decided to wear cut-off shorts. I played on my bike out doors. As the summer comes to an end, I think of my friends. And now, instead of 2, I have 4.
Deputant Speech
This is what I read to Toronto’s City Councillors at 3am on City Hall’s 22 hour-long meeting. It is referenced in local papers including: Now, Torontoist, & The Globe and Mail. I know it’s late And I’ve got something to say First thank you For going through with this meeting this way. It’s apparent to [...]
Ripples and Folds
This is a poem I wrote and performed about the delicacy of me and my emotions and origami
Personal Invasion
This is a poem I wrote and performed about standing up for what you believe in.
social.
