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Nôhkom

Dedicated to my nôhkom, Gramma Loretta

By Jennifer A. G.Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
First Place in 2023 Vocal Writing Awards - Free Verse Poetry
Nôhkom
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About the Creator

Jennifer A. G.

🇨🇦 Canadian Writer, Painter & Embroidery Artist

♾️ Métis Nation

🎓 University of Victoria Alumna

📝 Publications: The Malahat Review, Freefall Magazine, Geist, Best Canadian Poetry 2026

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  • Marie381Uk 9 months ago

    Excellent poetry 🌹🌟🌟🌟 I subscribed to you please add me too💙💙💙

  • Christy Munson2 years ago

    Loved this poem! Your characters had me wrapped up in memories of my grandmother, whom I adored. Thank you for bringing me along with you. And congratulations on the win!

  • Teresa Renton2 years ago

    A bit late to the party but wanted to congratulate you on your win! Your attention to detail, to imagery, brought your nonkom to life beautifully. I also loved the humour— ‘But I seen her chase a griz in her mocs, bangin' on a trash can lid’ and it’s contrast with the previous lines, was clever and had me chuckling. Well done you 🥳

  • Tiffany Gordon2 years ago

    gorgeous work! Congratulations!!

  • Khoi Verona2 years ago

    Congratulations! ~ This work is a beautiful and touching way to remember and honor your grandmother.❤️

  • Katarzyna Popiel2 years ago

    I absolutely love this one and feel that your first place is well deserved. Don't we all need grandmothers like this!

  • Test2 years ago

    Congratulations! Keep up the great work!"❤👌👍

  • Steve Murphy2 years ago

    Congratulations! A well-deserved first place. Stunning and poignant, so much heart, blew me away!

  • Shirley Belk2 years ago

    So loved this part: women who laugh and holler and cuss! I thought you met my family :) Congrats!!!!

  • Loved it the first time I read it. Love it just as much now. Congratulations, Jen!

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Beautifully written!!! Congratulations on the win!!!❤️❤️💕

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    Congrats Jen. This is beautiful.

  • F Cade Swanson2 years ago

    Congratulations!

  • Mackenzie Davis2 years ago

    Congratulations on winning!! Love this poem, as you know. ❤️👏🎊

  • Caroline Jane2 years ago

    Congratulations!!! This was delightful!

  • Hannah Moore2 years ago

    This is so evocative, such richness. Congratulations.

  • Mackenzie Davis3 years ago

    I feel gutted after this. Such a vulnerable read. I really really love your writing style, the imagery you chose to include in this poem, the way you grouped the lines in each stanza. It's so so gorgeous. ❤️

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