I was asked to perform a poem as part of T8N Celebrates. The below poem is inspired by a coworker’s run-in with a moose. A moose! She exclaimed, arms stretched above her head, displaying the enormity of the animal By the river! And only me to see it! Her audience oohed and…
Media and Musings
Eh Poetry Podcast
Have you heard of the Eh Poetry Podcast? It’s the brainchild of poet Jason Edward Coombs. Jason highlights Canadian poets and poetry, reading one poem 3 times per episode and letting his audience reflect on the poem after each reading. The podcast has featured many Canadian poets I admire, and now there’s an episode featuring…
Wildfire: a poem for the St. Albert Mental Health Walk
I had the immense privilege of writing a poem for the St. Albert Mental Health Walk, which took place May 6, 2022. Due to illness, I was unable to attend the event to perform, but the organizers were kind enough to still read the aloud. Wildfire Your forest is burning and you think it’s your…
St. Albert Poet Laureate
On April 19, 2022, I had the honour of being appointed the City of St. Albert’s Third Poet Laureate. My poem, “The Puddle Jumpers”, along with a profile of me can be found here: Lauren Seal the City’s Third Poet Laureate Many thanks to Scott Hayes, who interviewed me and wrote the lovely article.