Once again Karen Solie’s erudite observations disarm with syntactical subtleties. Broken mirrors reflecting nature imperilled by our stubborn missteps.

‘But he said Auntie, I think there are two kinds of shapes.

Replaceable and irreplaceable shapes.’

#Poetry #KarenSolie #Poem #Wellwater

Huge thanks to @northseapoets.bsky.social for the autumn 'writing with' course & this evening's session with #karensolie which was thought- provoking and helpful.

Big congratulations to Karen Solie, Underground Writing Advisory Board Member, for winning this year's Forward Prize, for her collection, WELLWATER. #karensolie #poetry #writing #arts #teacher #communitywriting #book #forwardprize #literature #canada #standrews #picador

Forward prize names poets Vidyan Ravinthiran and Karen Solie its first joint winners Judge of prestigious award says two best collection winners ‘address the urgent challenges of our time’

#ForwardPrize names #poets #VidyanRavinthiran and #KarenSolie its first joint winners

Judge of prestigious #poetry award says two best collection winners ‘address the urgent challenges of our time’

#Literature

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

One of my favourite poems from her collection as well ✨ #karensolie #poetry #canadianpoetry