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Earth Witch
An examination of lesbian eroticism, this is a powerful book of poems about one woman's escape from deadening housewifery to a new world of liberating artistic creation and love between women.
56 pages, Paperback
First published September 28, 1982
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Anne Cameron
62 books50 followersBarbara Anne Cameron (born August 20, 1938 in Nanaimo, British Columbia) is a Canadian novelist, poet, screenwriter and short story writer.
Cameron legally changed her name from her birth name, Barbara Cameron, to Cam Hubert and later changed her name from Cam Hubert to Anne Cameron. She has written under these names.
Much of her work is inspired by Northwest Coast First Nations' mythology and culture.
An out lesbian, Cameron lives in Tahsis, British Columbia. She has previously lived in Powell River and has spent most of her life on Vancouver Island.
(from Wikipedia)
Cameron legally changed her name from her birth name, Barbara Cameron, to Cam Hubert and later changed her name from Cam Hubert to Anne Cameron. She has written under these names.
Much of her work is inspired by Northwest Coast First Nations' mythology and culture.
An out lesbian, Cameron lives in Tahsis, British Columbia. She has previously lived in Powell River and has spent most of her life on Vancouver Island.
(from Wikipedia)
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December 18, 2022
Anne Cameron through her gift of poetry lifts both the pain and ecstasy of loving into an almost spiritual realm. Beautiful.
January 4, 2022
I will read these words over & over.
Absolutely Magic!!!
Absolutely Magic!!!
June 11, 2015
I saw this Earthy title and wondered what kind of mystical or nature-cherishing theme it might be. It does convey love, feminine grace, and female empowerment. But imagine my surprise that this is.... lesbian eroticism! Many of its poems get steamy! Some poetry is symbolic so one doesn’t know the origins of the subject and you appreciate the grace of the words. Other poetry is like stories related in plainer words. The message emerges easily. This is a time I would have appreciated visiting an author’s memoirs vis-à-vis cryptically swirling thoughts. Nope! These are as candid as sun shining through a clear windowpane. Be prepared! I was very glad, however, to have an introduction to Anne Cameron because she is among Canada’s accomplished poetesses and homosexuality is but another culture. I think it worthwhile to see how the other half lives.
Other than obvious female cues, the intimacies and odes of affection mirror any loving couple. I found Anne’s explanation enlightening, that it wasn’t heterosexual intercourse nor pregnancy that bothered her. It was a rigid, obligated mindset cemented by her husband, from which she needed to be freed. I admired her courteous, traditional Mom who very graciously visited for lunch with Anne and her spouse. I winced on their behalves, that her Mom wasn’t told of her orientation first. She learned of it by encountering the ladies in bed!
These poems effectively tell of an awkward introduction to maleness in childhood, with throwbacks to an upbringing at church. There was a lover who didn’t feel the same and she lamented of a chosen partner whom she only saw thrice a week. Poems on intercourse are numerous, thus identical words signifying desire are repeated often. However I liked seeing Anne feel blessed and at home with the spouse she eventually chose.
Other than obvious female cues, the intimacies and odes of affection mirror any loving couple. I found Anne’s explanation enlightening, that it wasn’t heterosexual intercourse nor pregnancy that bothered her. It was a rigid, obligated mindset cemented by her husband, from which she needed to be freed. I admired her courteous, traditional Mom who very graciously visited for lunch with Anne and her spouse. I winced on their behalves, that her Mom wasn’t told of her orientation first. She learned of it by encountering the ladies in bed!
These poems effectively tell of an awkward introduction to maleness in childhood, with throwbacks to an upbringing at church. There was a lover who didn’t feel the same and she lamented of a chosen partner whom she only saw thrice a week. Poems on intercourse are numerous, thus identical words signifying desire are repeated often. However I liked seeing Anne feel blessed and at home with the spouse she eventually chose.
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