Welcome to Contemporary Verse 2

Current Issue

The Open Issue - Fall 2011

Vol. 34 No. 2 We interview Jennifer Still, and bill bissett and David Eso invent a new form of the interview. This issue includes poems translated into French, winners from our past two contests, new book reviews, and, of course, lots of poetry.

35th Anniversary Double Issues

A comprehensive look at the past 35 years in Canadian poetry. Get them both for $15.

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2012 2-day poem contest

10 words, 1 poem, 48 hours, $900 in prizes.

Coast to Coast tour videos

Clips from the Toronto stop on the Coast to Coast reading tour.

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