The Poem Is You

Inspired by beach walks with a sleeping baby, Owen Sound Poet Laureate Rebecca Diem writes heartfelt poems about motherhood, creativity, and building community. The Poem is You: Meditations on the Art of Matrescence features poetry and photography chronicling her experience of becoming a mother, escaping to a cottage on the shores of Lake Huron, and finding her way back into a creative practice through a series of artistic collaborations. Known for her ephemeral live performances, Diem's writing invites readers to see the poetry of their own lives.