Kelsey Clarey

Joined May 2021

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She/Her/Fae/Faer. I live in Nova Scotia, Canada. I mostly write poetry and flash fiction currently, a lot of it fantasy/folklore/fairy tale inspired. I also like to do a lot of fiber arts and design TTRPGs.

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Why I Write Poetry
Take all those tangled thoughts and wild feelings, Put them in a structure, or don’t- Make them rhyme, or don’t-
By Kelsey Clarey6 months ago in Poets
Villain’s Redemption
It's day one, fresh out the slammer, Breathing the freshest air I’ve ever known, Turning the page on this new chapter.
By Kelsey Clarey6 months ago in Poets
From A Titanic Passenger
So long, London! I’m off to sea! Bound to New York from South Hampton, A new life surely awaits for me. So long, London.
By Kelsey Clarey7 months ago in Poets
Reading Canada Reads: Dandelion
Welcome back to Reading Canada Reads: my attempt to read as many books from the 2025 Canada Reads longlist as possible. This week, we’re talking about another of the shortlisted books to be featured in the on-air debates: Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew.
By Kelsey Clarey7 months ago in BookClub
Small & Scrappy
Do not be deceived by his size, Or he’ll give you quite a surprise, He may not be flashy, But he’s really quite scrappy,
By Kelsey Clarey8 months ago in Poets
What Sharp Teeth She Has
Intimidating? Who’s afraid of little ol’ me? Just don’t mind the fangs
By Kelsey Clarey9 months ago in Poets
Reassurance
How can I be sure That you love me as much and As deeply as I love you? All that I can say Is that I promise you that
By Kelsey Clarey9 months ago in Poets
Forbidden Love
People tend to judge too harshly, Their words I try not to believe, But if it is wrong that you have been mine,
By Kelsey Clarey9 months ago in Poets
The Blushing Bride
Too long we’ve been awaiting, And now just one more fortnight, ‘Fore the plans we’re creating, Are finally aflight.
By Kelsey Clarey10 months ago in Poets
Playtime
My Heart Was just A new toy For him to play with Until he tired and broke it.
By Kelsey Clarey10 months ago in Poets
Reading Canada Reads: A Two Spirit Journey
Welcome back to my Reading Canada Reads series, where I take you all along as I attempt to read as much of the Canada Reads longlist as I can. This year’s theme: one book to change the narrative.
By Kelsey Clarey10 months ago in BookClub
Down Bad. Top Story - March 2025.
I don’t think you know the strength of your gravitational pull, Or how firmly caught I am in your orbit. I can’t take my eyes off of you,
By Kelsey Clarey10 months ago in Poets

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Why I Write Poetry

Villain’s Redemption

From A Titanic Passenger

Reading Canada Reads: Dandelion

Small & Scrappy

What Sharp Teeth She Has

Reassurance

Forbidden Love

The Blushing Bride

Playtime

Reading Canada Reads: A Two Spirit Journey

Down Bad. Top Story - March 2025.

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