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Marie Metaphor Specht

Marie Metaphor Specht is a multidisciplinary artist living on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən and SENĆOTEN speaking peoples. Along-time member of the Canadian spoken word community, Marie is currently serving a two-year term as the 6th Poet Laureate of Victoria. Soft Shelters is her debut full-length book of poetry.

Soft Shelters

Soft Shelters

By Marie Metaphor Specht

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