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a canoe in mid-stream: poems new & old

17 October 2023

By Apirana Taylor

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April 2009, reprinted 2019
$27.99
172pp, Paperback
210 x 148mm
ISBN: 978-1-877257-79-7

A Canoe in Midstream: Poems New and Old is a collection of poems by Apirana Taylor. This, his fifth volume of poetry, includes much new work, together with many old favourites (the ones most requested at readings). Accessible, tender, hard-hitting: Api Taylor’s work assumes many forms, and is included in New Zealand schools’ English curriculum. There are not many Kiwis, young or old, who are unfamiliar with his work.

Canoe in Midstream, A poems new & old

'Apirana Taylor is seer and shapeshifter, poet and warrior: strength and love find equal balance in verse that is alternately raging and lyrical, dramatic and meditative, haka and haiku . . .'
– Fiona Farrell

Handle with care.
Skim my paper sails.
Read me again.
Unfurl and let
the winds of poetry blow

Apirana Taylor is a popular and acclaimed poet, short-story writer, novelist, playwright, actor, musician and painter. He is of Maori and Pakeha descent, with proud affiliation to Ngati Porou, Te Whanau-a-Apanui and Ngati Runanui. Api performs extensively throughout New Zealand and internationally. This, his fourth volume of poetry, includes much new work, together with many old favourites (the ones most requested at readings).

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