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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“Funny and formally adventurous…” Miles Forrester reviews Jessi MacEachern’s Cut Side Down, a playful collection of adventures and encounters with imaginary characters, drawing on writers like Virginia Woolf. Read the full review here: buff.ly/MGi8QDi

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Dessa Bayrock says “Between Stops” by Faust B "is a poem that weaves itself between the minutae of everyday life with rhythm, purpose, and good humour." Read more about why this poem earned a spot on the Poem of the Year Contest shortlist and why it was Dessa's Editor's Choice: buff.ly/5ZujMo9

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

TONIGHT at Perfect Books, three poets will gather to read from their books shortlisted for the 2026 Archibald Lampman Award! Come out to hear from Nina Berkhout, Vera Hadzic, and rob mclennan before one of their books is named the Lampman Award winner. Details here: www.facebook.com/events/11042...

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

TOMORROW at Perfect Books in Ottawa will be readings from the three books up for the 2026 Archibald Lampman Award. Come out to catch the action including a reading from rob mclennan, author of the book of sentences. Find more details on all of the 2026 Lampman Award finalists here: buff.ly/M7H0wgW

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Unexpected shifts, deep empathy, and the forest’s living record of the injustice make this poem unforgettable," writes Margo LaPierre. Read more about why this poem earned a spot on the Poem of the Year Contest shortlist and why it was Margo's Editor's Choice: buff.ly/WeNmSIN

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Join the 2026 Lampman Award finalists THIS THURSDAY at Perfect Books! Starting at 7PM, Nina Berkhout, rob mclennan and Vera Hadzic will read from their shortlisted books before the Lampman Award will be announced. More details on the 2026 Lampman Award finalists can be found here: buff.ly/M7H0wgW

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Kevin Matthews, says that “Self-Portrait as Elena Greco” by Lauren Peat has "deliberate pacing and an interplay of presences and absences [that] portray a sort of dance-like thought process—clear-eyed and nonetheless complex." Read more about why this poem is Kevin's Editor's Choice: buff.ly/aB4CJsX

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Get ready to come on out to Perfect Books in Ottawa on September 17th for an amazing evening of poetry, including a reading from Nina Berkhout. The Great Wake is her sixth poetry collection, which is up for the Archibald Lampman Award this year! More details here: buff.ly/M7H0wgW

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Michael Muller (he/him) @michaelmuller.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"So I propose that we grant membership to some of those on our list. I move that we state: 1. When a lilac is wrinkled, rolled, and crushed between two pressures, the scent the flower exhales is a bird..."

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

On Chimedum Ohaegbu's “The New Birds,” nina jane drystek identifies how it "questions how we relate to the world, how we understand ourselves as animals, and how we continue to fail to address climate change." Read more about why this poem is nina's Editor's Choice here: buff.ly/wDwfeoJ

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

"This poem will make you take stock of your life, laugh aloud, or question how we find meaningful connection today in rapid-flowing stanzas sharp enough to hurt while achingly poignant," writes Rebecca Hallquist. Read more about why this poem is Rebecca's Editor's Choice here: buff.ly/SpAXsON

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Attention Ottawa poets! The Diana Brebner Prize submission deadline has been extended, but only for a few days! To have your poetry read by Tawahum Bige and for the chance to win $500, send in your work before September 7. More details here: arcpoetry.ca/contest/dian...

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Susan Gillis describes “A RIGHT HOOK, IN FIVE PARTS” by Fareh Malik as "five angles on a heated exchange: insult, response." Read more about why this poem earned a spot on the Poem of the Year Contest shortlist and why it was Susan's Editor's Choice: arcpoetry.ca/editorials/a...

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Margaryta Golovchenko selected Catriona Wright's poem as her Editor's Choice from the Poem of the Year shortlist. "From the first enjambment, “The Rising Cost of Loving” combines criticism with humour, laying out a social map of Toronto in all its authentic and eye-rolling glory": buff.ly/Q5apHFl

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"Through vivid imagery and a quietly assured narrative voice, Patricia Caspers’ “Daughter of a Dead Addict Learns to Brine Olives” explores grief, inheritance, and survival with restraint and care," writes Arc's Kayla Calder. Read more about why this poem is Kayla's Editor's Choice: buff.ly/XtuLQ5o

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

There is just 1 WEEK LEFT to submit your poems to the Diana Brebner Prize! Ottawa poets without a full-length book, don't miss this opportunity to have Tawahum Bige read your work!

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The time has come and Arc Poetry Magazine is very pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 Archibald Lampman Award. Congratulations to Nina Berkhout, Vera Hadzic, and rob mclennan! More details about these excellent books and the Lampman Award can be found here: buff.ly/2Hwugva

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Jenna Butler selected “P’S & Q’S” by Faust B as her Editor's Choice from this year's Poem of the Year Contest. "This intelligently crafted poem roams widely within the constraints of its brief lines, opening into a vital discussion of linguistic acquisition and loss." Read more here: buff.ly/OQnuIlb

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

“Sgroi’s collection of poems reminded me of the cycle of life, of regeneration.” In her intimate review, Carolyne Van Der Meer reflects on how Renée M. Sgroi’s In a Tension of Leaves and Binding accompanied her through grief, personal loss, renewal, and the search for meaning: buff.ly/6nR6G0Y

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Nancy Jo Cullen says that “A Place Both Inside and Out” by Vinita Agrawal "is a dense consideration of the natural complexities of geography in these days of disruptive climate change." Read more about why this poem is Nancy's Editor's Choice here: buff.ly/hPH9GFb

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Attention Ottawa writers who are unpublished in book form! Submissions for the 2026 Diana Brebner Prize officially open August 1! This year's judge is Tawahum Bige. With a $35 entry fee, submit 1-2 poems and receive a 1-year subscription to Arc Poetry Magazine. Details here: buff.ly/2bnlsdc

Graphic with text and photos of Tawahum Bige and Diana Brebner. Text describes the Diana Brebner Prize for Ottawa poets not yet published in book form, and states the upcoming deadline on September 1.

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We're recruiting an Ottawa-based Secretary to join our volunteer Board of Directors! Join our team to help coordinate meetings, maintain records, strengthen governance, and support Canadian poetry. Send expressions of interest to kayla@arcpoetry.ca by July 31. More detail here: buff.ly/PDV3xbu

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“Chiron’s placement in one’s birth chart represents a core wound that may take a lifetime to heal.” Remedies for Chiron by m. patchwork monoceros explores chronic pain and the search for healing. Amanda Jeysing finds a collection that channels raw emotion in pursuit of truth. buff.ly/uW2tz9r

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

“Each poem reads like Amber Dawn is trying to reconstruct herself." In Amber Dawn’s Buzzkill Clamshell the body is a studied object capturing different stages of Eros, torment, and pleasure. Meg Collins perceives the collection as a construction of new language to express desire: buff.ly/IH2XnIm

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Attention to all Ottawa-base poetry appreciators, Arc is looking forward to having a table at tomorrow's Ottawa Small Press Book Fair. This iteration of the fair will be held on Saturday, June 20, in the Main Hall of the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue (at Lyon St. S), from noon until 5pm.

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

“Against the time but with the music.” In Fugue Body, Bridget Huh's debut moves through language, race, beauty, and music in intricate rhythm. Reviewer Sarah Burgoyne finds a work of striking virtuosity that asks what it means to live within the fractures and beauty of the world. buff.ly/VgbB3dX

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Applications for Arc’s 19th virtual Poet-in-Residence program are open until June 15. This national mentorship residency connects an influential Canadian poet with writers across the country through one-on-one virtual mentorships. One week left to apply! More info can be found here: buff.ly/bqoKyKW

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

“Where Elston shines is in his ease of movement between the absurd and the profound.” In The Character Actor Convention, Guy Elston assembles an unlikely cast of kings, insects, saints, and mushrooms. Khashayar "Kess" Mohammadi is fascinated by where the absurd and profound meet: buff.ly/YpfoaSM

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

For the Fall 2026 issue of Arc Poetry Magazine, we’re looking for poetic responses to resistance movements around the world and explorations of protest through poetry. More details here: buff.ly/uqcQBQO

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Nancy Huggett @nancyhuggett.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Timing is everything! Yesterday’s mail brought the latest issue of one of my dream lit mags— @arcpoetry.bsky.social and inside, a poem by me!!! Thank you Arc (for also supporting my writing with a recommender grant through @ontarioarts.bsky.social), thank you all carers. More exciting news to come.

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Glengarry Glen Rachel @chrispb.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Chuffed and 🍾 to be published in the spring 2026 @arcpoetry.bsky.social magazine. On finer newsstands now (he says, dating himself horribly...)

ARC poetry magazine cover of the edition with my poem.

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Applications are now open for Arc’s 19th virtual Poet-in-Residence program. This national mentorship residency connects an influential Canadian poet with writers across the country through one-on-one virtual mentorships. Deadline to apply is June 15! More info can be found here: buff.ly/bqoKyKW

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“Some threads are likely designed to stay hidden.” Winner of the Canadian First Book Prize, Joseph Kidney’s Devotional Forensics weaves theology, sacred art, and literary allusion into a richly layered debut. Michelle Hardy digs the meanings hidden beneath its surface in her review: buff.ly/wPF03CM

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

"Poetry is painting that is felt.” In Thomas O’Grady’s Coming Ashore, poetry is a painting shaped by boat rides, water birds, and memory. Reviewer Jeffrey Round admires the universal quality of this collection and its desire to bring us home. Read the full review here: buff.ly/aJkb8Vx

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for our 2026 Poem of the Year! Now it's your turn to determine which one deserves recognition. The Readers' Choice Award is open for your votes, but only until May 21. Which shortlisted poem is your favourite? Cast your vote today! buff.ly/b0rBh07

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Last call! Arc’s community survey closes soon. If you’ve been meaning to share your thoughts, we’d love to hear from you. Plus, you could win $50 to the indie bookstore of your choice! bit.ly/ArcSurvey2026 📝 #NationalPoetryMonth

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

“My love, nothing stays.” In On the News That Sagittarius A* Grows Hungrier, Nicola Vulpe expands intimate moments into the vastness of the universe. Reviewer Mark Frutkin calls it fascinating, unusual, and both personal and universal. Read the full review here: buff.ly/KWEGRLq

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

There’s still time to share your thoughts 💬 Arc’s community survey is open until April 30. Your input will help shape our direction as we look ahead to our 50th anniversary. Take the survey: bit.ly/ArcSurvey2026 📝 #NationalPoetryMonth #PoetryCommunity

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

“Poetry brings us back to the framework of our bodies…” In I’ll Get Right On It, poetry becomes a way to define climate crisis and work under capitalism. Margaryta Golovchenko explores this multi-voiced anthology shaped by a shared drive to protect and create. Read the full review: buff.ly/EsBom2R

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We're excited to welcome the Spring issue of Arc Poetry Magazine! In this issue you'll find the most recent Diana Brebner-winning poem and eight new pieces by Arc's 2024 – 2025 Poet-in-Residence, T. Liem. And more! This issue of Arc Poetry is available to order from our website now: buff.ly/ZG1dQG9

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Help shape Arc’s future! 📣 This National Poetry Month, share your thoughts in our community survey. Readers, writers, contributors & collaborators—your voice matters. 10-15 min: bit.ly/ArcSurvey2026 📝 Open all April. Opt in to win a $50 indie bookstore gift card! #NationalPoetryMonth #CanLit

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Coming up later this week, Arc's Past President Nduka Otiono is hosting a public talk and poetry evening at the Carleton University Bookstore. Join Nduka to listen to poetry from Prof. Nimi Wariboko as he reads from his recent collections. Register ahead of time as seats are limited.

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

“You can say that what you want is to hold a space that isn’t fixed.” In the berry takes the shape of the bloom, andrea bennett holds desire, grief, and parenthood in constant tension, and reviewer Paisley Conrad reflects on what remains unresolved. Read the full review here: buff.ly/8r0cz0h

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

VERSeFest, Ottawa's international poetry festival, is starting tomorrow! We're thrilled to be hosting T. Liem, Lucia Farinon, and Isabella Wang on Wednesday at Arts Court, but all of the events for this festival look amazing! More info on events and tickets here: buff.ly/SHY6uk1

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

“I shocked myself by how quickly I was able to read and understand this style of translation.” Tamil Terrains, explores poetry rooted in diaspora, and language. Reviewer Namitha Rathinappillai highlights how each translation adds new depth and meaning. Read the full review here: buff.ly/6L4QoUz

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Have you been working on an essay about Canadian poetry? Do you want to write an analysis of a poem? Have you been thinking about interviewing a prominent Canadian poet? Pitches can be sent to prose@arcpoetry.ca any time! For more details, visit our submissions guidelines: buff.ly/RkD46CA

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

“To be midway—between yet striving for balance—demands emotional exactitude.” Kayla Czaga’s Midway examines parental loss while blending reality with ancient myths. Tanis MacDonald's review traces Czaga's descent into Dante’s underworld only to emerge back again. Read more here: buff.ly/DdSAeuN

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Mark your calendars! Arc Poetry is returning to VERSeFest on Wednesday, March 25, for an event that includes Isabella Wang, our 2024 – 2025 Poet-in-Residence T. Liem, and Lucia Farinon. This will be an evening of poetry you won't want to miss!

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Katy Wimhurst @sylphsea.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Thanks to @arcpoetry.bsky.social for publishing my visual eco poem Extinct in their The new material eco poetics edition. Copy arrived this week from Canada. Lots of stunning works in the magazine.

Eco visual poem of names of extinct species eroding

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Arc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Calling all Ottawa-based writers who released a book of poetry in 2025! The deadline to submit your book to the Archibald Lampman Award is coming up fast. To submit, send 4 copies of an eligible title to Arc Poetry's offices by March 31. More details here: buff.ly/TyAk9jQ

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