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Desi initiated the first-of-its-kind TDSB poetry program. Student's cross stitch art, a culmination of the class' poetry contributions. |
If one is seeking poetry that is fresh and insightful, this little book of gems will not disappoint. Desi Di Nardo’s poems impress instantly. Each one offers a transforming look at a facet of seemingly ordinary experience. Desi is one of my favourite poets writing in Canada today.
Denis Deneau, publisher of The Literary Review of Canada
This poetry manages to be exceptionally fresh, moving and very personal in it's treatment of sentiments and emotions. There are lots of delightful vignettes and lovely gems; I read, for instance, Nothing is said of our trodden thoughts/expect nothing on the far-off walk/except for the long and lone way out/for us and us alone. These poems should appeal not only to poetry readers, but to those who desire a deeper view of the life of human beings confronted with the infinite aspects of nature.
Pierre DesRuisseaux, Canada's Parliamentary Poet Laureate
Pierre DesRuisseaux, Canada's Parliamentary Poet Laureate
How refreshing to find a writer so unabashedly poetic as Desi Di Nardo. In a world of politicized screeching and lament, one is reminded of Pablo Neruda's definition of art as that which "gives people hope”. By that definition Di Nardo stands head and shoulders above the mob of academic sirens and macho wailers. A poetry to be thankful for.
Pier Giorgio Di Cicco, Toronto Poet Laureate
Pier Giorgio Di Cicco, Toronto Poet Laureate
The knowledge that much of Desi's inspiration to write came from the work of my sister, the late Gwendolyn MacEwen, is very special to me. Her dedicatory poem to Gwen, "Rainbird in the Annex," is a wonderful example of what is yet to come from the pen of Desi Di Nardo.
Carol Wilson, sister to Gwendolyn MacEwen
Carol Wilson, sister to Gwendolyn MacEwen