Poetry
A widely published poet, Brian Campbell was shortlisted for a CBC Literary Award and has several critically acclaimed collections to his name, among them Passenger Flight (Signature Editions) and Shimmer Report (Ekstasis Editions).
To provide some insight into the inspiration behind his songwriting, on this page is a poem or two, to be replaced from time to time. For more about Brian's poetry and related activities, see www.briancampbell.ca
TOUCH
You teach me fondle of instep
caress of toes
repose of hands
on shoulders arms—
Where I'm from
people sit apart
incline heads
from discrete and separate
chairs.
Arches shore up.
Toes spring.
Fingers point, grab
summon or push back.
So I learn willingly
fondle of instep
caress of toes
repose of hands
on shoulders arms
- First published in Shimmer Report (Victoria, BC: Ekstasis Editions, 2015)