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Ten Blockbuster Poems from The Tyee

Ten Blockbuster Poems from The Tyee
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Poems better than the movies? Yes, a blockbuster poem is a perfect way to pause and drift a bit before rejoining the fast-moving flow of the Internet. Our 10 blockbuster poems were selected by Josh Massey with the assistance of the publishers and the poets themselves -- and in some cases by a vote at The Tyee office.

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In This Series

Today's Blockbuster Poem

Today's Blockbuster Poem

Pull in here next 10 Fridays for some great Canadian verse. First up: 'A Creation Song' by Max Middle.

Josh Massey / 30 Jul 2010


Blockbuster Poem II

Blockbuster Poem II

This week the 'Goddess of Blissful Ignorance' visits a Vancouver balcony.

Elizabeth Bachinsky / 6 Aug 2010


Blockbuster Poem III

Blockbuster Poem III

This week's 'Tâte-à-tête' peers through candlelight at our animal instincts.

Shannon Stewart / 13 Aug 2010


Blockbuster Poem IV

Blockbuster Poem IV

This week, sympathy for the Steelhead.

Ken Belford / 20 Aug 2010


Blockbuster Poem V

Blockbuster Poem V

This week, a word of caution for our insect friends.

Joe Rosenblatt / 27 Aug 2010


Blockbuster Poem VI

Blockbuster Poem VI

This week, an opportunity to immerse yourself in language.

rob mclennan / 3 Sep 2010


Blockbuster Poem VII

Blockbuster Poem VII

This week, feel the cold grip of automation.

Larissa Lai / 10 Sep 2010


Blockbuster Poem VIII

Blockbuster Poem VIII

This week, 'Retinal Detachment,' with an eye towards mortality.

Barry McKinnon / 17 Sep 2010


Blockbuster Poem IX

Blockbuster Poem IX

This week, listening to the sounds of Mr. Benjamin.

Clint Burnham / 24 Sep 2010


Blockbuster Poem X

Blockbuster Poem X

Last in the series, 'in praise of bad things.'

Maxine Gadd / 1 Oct 2010