“Dark Channels” by Merkat
Poetry Pause is the League of Canadian Poets’ daily poetry dispatch. Read “Dark Channels” by Merkat.
Dark Channels
By Merkat
Copyright © Merkat
Previously published in Room Magazine.
MERKAT (Meredith Katie Hoogendam) is a poet, writer, educator, and interdisciplinary artist. A member of the Writer’s Union of Canada & associate member of the League of Canadian Poets, her work can be found in literary, feminist, and interfaith publications, including Room and Geez, among others. Her poetry collections include Mothertongue, Courage, Spring Thaw, and Materials at Hand. Her radio project, “Nightfall with Merkat” considers poetry from beyond the conventional canon. She is of the Great Lakes.
Subscribe to Poetry Pause, or support Poetry Pause with a donation today!Browse the Poetry Pause archives