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Kirk DeMatas is a Toronto-based poet and the author of poetry collections Wordspeak (2008) and Conversations with Skeletons (2012). To bring his ideas to life, DeMatas has collaborated on multi-disciplinary projects with creatives across the artistic spectrum.

In 2005, DeMatas began performing his poetry in Toronto’s open mic scene, which led to his creating his first collection, Wordspeak. He has been featured at multiple events across the city and on television (Toronto’s Talent, Rogers). In 2010, he collaborated with Simone Maurice on the “No H8” poetry short series.

DeMatas’s second collection, Conversations with Skeletons, served as an outlet for him to confront personal demons. In 2014, he collaborated with Scott Taylor on the limited r ...more

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message 3: by Louise
Apr 18, 2014 12:33PM

Louise Hart Hi Kirk. Thanks for the friend invite. I look forward to reading your reviews.


message 2: by Kirk
Apr 13, 2014 09:08AM

Kirk DeMatas Good to make your acquaintance! Positive energy to you sir!


message 1: by Dale (last edited Jul 19, 2014 06:37PM)
Apr 13, 2014 08:27AM

Dale Thele Kirk, thank you for the Goodreads friend connect.
Wishing you the very best!


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