For Poetry Month, I’d like to bring to your attention poets that I’ve loved.
Today, it’s Andrea Thompson:
Note: When I find a reader or a poet who hasn’t heard of Andrea Thompson, I make them listen. I had the honour of performing one of my first public readings alongside her. That’s when I realized that poetry isn’t just a book or in textbook that is pumped into you. Seeing her onstage: that’s poetry. -jv
Her website: http://www.andreathompson.ca/
An interviews with her: http://shamelessmag.com/blog/entry/andrea-thompson-slam-poet
http://www.openbooktoronto.com/news/poets_profile_andrea_thompson
Her poetry: http://tvo.org/video/209594/poet-andrea-thompson-performs-her-work-langage-my-s
Where to buy her book (which I’m head over heels for): https://www.inanna.ca/catalog/over-our-heads/
Enjoy more poetry and walk the talk.
jacqueline valencia 