Bird Poems
an aviary
- Publisher
- Ekstasis Editions
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2003
- Category
- Canadian
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780921215097
- Publish Date
- Sep 2003
- List Price
- $12.95
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Description
In Bird Poems Derek Robinson presents feathery verse dedicated to the birds in his life. Each poem is a song to a favourite bird in return for the songs they have given him. They are sure to appeal to both poetry enthusiasts and birdwatchers.
About the author
Derek Robinson is a poet of exceptional sensitivity and depth. Born in Vancouver, he moved to Victoria in 1980. His first book Child was published in 1975, followed by Twelve Poems. His work has appeared in a number of magazines. He published The Inner Shore in 1985 (a collaboration with Miles Lowry and Richard Olafson), A Cloud Edifice and most recently Still in the Dreamtime, all with Ekstasis Editions. He lives in Victoria, BC.