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March 02, 2022

Carl Watts on Why Poetry's So-Called Shortcomings Might Be Its Greatest Strengths

It's easy to imagine the scene: at a poetry reading (pre-pandemic), an open mic-er ascends to the stage, taps the microphone, and announces with aplomb, "I just wrote this five minutes ago." Cue the ...

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July 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) CXIII

Canada's Most Diverse & Brave Poetry Open Mic

July 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) CXIII

Canada's Most Diverse & Brave Poetry Open Mic

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