Reposted by Francois LachanceCoach House Books @coachhousebooks.bsky.social · 11hDiscover the bpNichol digital archive!: bpNichol.ca ❤️bpnichol.cabpNichol Digital ArchivebpNichol.ca is the online digital archive of Canadian author bpNichol (1944-1988) and a burgeoning community of readers, artists, and scholars inspired by his work. On this site you’ll find over 200 o... 051
Reposted by Francois LachanceFrancois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 01/09/2026In conjunction with upcoming municipal elections, the City of Toronto has organized a kids' activity — vote on Tree of the Year. The candidates are basswood, paper birch, red oak, sugar maple, white pine. www.toronto.ca/city-governm...toronto.caKids Vote WeekendCalling all Toronto kids – vote for Toronto’s Tree of the Year! There are five candidates running for Toronto’s 2027 Tree of the Year. You can vote for one during Kids Vote Weekend on October 10 and 1... 001
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 15hautumn brings on bright chrysanthemums bordered by sweet alyssum #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - chrysanthemums 040
Reposted by Francois Lachancemerelypoetry.bsky.social @merelypoetry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026. night rain in the city a gutter collects some discarded stars #haiku #poetry . 064
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026sliding towards the solstice one quick moment of equal night and day #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - equinox 071
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 28/09/2026boughs bending limbs twisting in angry wind storm haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - wind storm 090
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026penknife-sharpened the quill scratches the stiff paper haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - quill 0100
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 26/09/2026standing still twilight field absorbing cricket chatter #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - twilight 081
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 25/09/2026bailing and bailing repeated motion for a leaky boat #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - leaky 0101
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026strained by leaf dappled light dances a jig #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - dappled 090
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 23/09/2026down the hill come the deer to lie in the grass #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - deer 0110
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026lightening frenzy on the horizon #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - first storm 050
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 21/09/2026stars behind light pollution cascade #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - cascade 091
Reposted by Francois LachanceFrancois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 13/09/2026gentle waver of wings nectar sipping butterflies flit fashionably #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - wings 051
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 13/09/2026gentle waver of wings nectar sipping butterflies flit fashionably #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - wings 051
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 12/09/2026tall plumes of pampas grass overlook the fall garden #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - pampas grass 0130
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 11/09/2026stars assert themselves as moon wanes #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - waning moon 091
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 10/09/2026the steam of coffee spirals heavenwards the sun peeks through the blinds #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - morning 070
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 09/09/2026ever so noisy sparrows simple joy #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - sparrow 041
Reposted by Francois LachanceLaura Kerr @sedserio.com · 01/09/2026Experimental Poetry Criticism, newly posted at Periodicities. What happens when criticism takes the same formal risks we ask of poetry? 🙏 @periodicities.bsky.social 0167
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 08/09/2026branches bow low trail reflections in the stream: willow leaves quiver #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - willow leaves 0115
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 07/09/2026as the day winds down light lingers in tree branches dusk lengthens a dusty prelude to dreams #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - dusk 1132
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 06/09/2026secret berry patch bountiful #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - patch 041
Reposted by Francois Lachancerob mclennan @robmclennan.bsky.social · 05/09/2026my poem for Rachel Blau DuPlessis, up now: tupelopress.org/the-3030-pro...tupelopress.orgThe 30/30 Project | Join the Poetry Marathon Today — Tupelo PressExplore The 30/30 Project, a poetry challenge supporting Tupelo Press. Sponsor poets writing 30 poems in 30 days and embrace the power of poetry. 165
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 05/09/2026hot humid glass house harbours tropical treasures fairy orchids #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - orchids 060
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 04/09/2026abacus dreams #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - reckoning 050
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 03/09/2026splendid orange pleasantly peeled segments of joy #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - splendid 0100
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 02/09/2026after torrential rain sediment settles clear water #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - clear water 080
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 01/09/2026In conjunction with upcoming municipal elections, the City of Toronto has organized a kids' activity — vote on Tree of the Year. The candidates are basswood, paper birch, red oak, sugar maple, white pine. www.toronto.ca/city-governm...toronto.caKids Vote WeekendCalling all Toronto kids – vote for Toronto’s Tree of the Year! There are five candidates running for Toronto’s 2027 Tree of the Year. You can vote for one during Kids Vote Weekend on October 10 and 1... 001
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 01/09/2026cinnamon raisin buns memorable spice experience topped with cream cheese frosting #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - spice 030
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 31/08/2026plump grapes dangling enticing #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - grapes 040
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 30/08/2026eyes cut out buried in dark earth sprouting spuds #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - potato 080
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 29/08/2026saw buzzes sawdust flies pinewood scent #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - buzz 0100
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 28/08/2026cirrus cloud whips across full moon #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - full moon 060
Reposted by Francois LachanceKIRBY @itsakirby.bsky.social · 28/08/2026"This way>>>" @palimpsestpress.bsky.social palimpsestpress.ca/books/fairy-...palimpsestpress.caFAIRY, Kirby - Palimpsest PressAs Fairy says, “This way >>>” Pre-order Fairy today! 011
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 27/08/2026red leaves of the Japanese maple blaze #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - red leaves 060
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 26/08/2026river of stars eddying in complexity milky way #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - milky way 0212
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 25/08/2026no escaping the dribble on the chin #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - fresh peach 070
Reposted by Francois LachanceKIRBY @itsakirby.bsky.social · 24/08/2026"This way >>>" kirbyfairy.ca/kirbyfairy.caKIRBYFAIRY Out Now from Palimpsest Press 142
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 24/08/2026boney fingers skeletal trees in the fading light #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - fading light 0112
Reposted by Francois LachanceDerek Beaulieu @derekbeaulieu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026With the us #tariffs and #tradewar happening, lets ensure that #canauthors get some love. Share the Canadian authors on your bookshelves and tag with #mycanadianshelves to spread the word of excellent Canadian authors & poets who you recommend! I'll go 1st, here's #mycanadianshelves #elbowsup 153
Reposted by Francois LachanceSteven Forth @stevenforth.bsky.social · 15/04/2026The Long Now Foundation has a compelling Youtube channel. Many thoughtful pieces putting today into a larger context. www.youtube.com/longnow #LongNow #TemporalBandwidthyoutube.comThe Long Now FoundationLaunched by Stewart Brand in 02003, Long Now Talks has invited more than 400 leading thinkers to share their civilization-scale ideas with a live audience and millions around the globe tuning in to ou... 021
Reposted by Francois LachanceDenise Horoky @fadedbleujeans.bsky.social · 23/08/2026108 Indigenous writers to read, as recommended by you www.cbc.ca/books/108-in...cbc.ca108 Indigenous writers to read, as recommended by you | CBC BooksWho are your favourite Indigenous authors? We put this question forward on social media, and you came back with an extensive, compelling list. 111
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 23/08/2026corn husk wrap masa stuffed steamed tamale #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - corn husk 081
Reposted by Francois LachanceArc Poetry Magazine @arcpoetry.bsky.social · 22/08/2026The 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 0175
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 22/08/2026stuffed and roasted quails laid on the platter delicious delicacy #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - quail 070
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Which shiny lure from the tackle box to catch catfish? #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - catfish 041
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 20/08/2026mountain mists wreathing cliff heights seen in the tokonoma scroll #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - mist 090
Reposted by Francois Lachancerob mclennan @robmclennan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026“For Fred Wah,” by rob mclennan publicreverie.com/for-fred-wah...publicreverie.com“For Fred Wah,” by rob mclennan | Public ReverieWhat if we said we were. Pressure-treated, commonplace. Iron, shale. The treeline this morning. Confirmation. This, question. Turns, smooth and snow. Separation, dialogue. Monologue. Monolith. Walking... 0116
Francois Lachance @lachance.bsky.social · 19/08/2026a cup of wine a sliver of moon we two together #haiku #poetry #DailyHaikuPrompt - moon 0302