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Book 4 · 2023
The Life and Times of a Poet
28 August 2023 · 135 pages · independently published · With Kraig Butcher; edited by Robert Gibson; illustrated by Aileen Fulgueras.
The fourth poetry collection from Barbadian poet and author Marlo Browne depicts some of the feelings and experiences he encountered as he moved from his native Barbados to British Columbia. He collaborates with long time friend and fellow poet Kraig Butcher on love and on men who support children who are not their own, and writes on racism, love, sex, cultural diversity and women.
★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 on Amazon.ca, 3 ratings
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- A fantastically insightful poetry book
- Relevant and powerful
- Poetry with a Deep Emotional Impact
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A raw, emotional, and deeply personal collection of poetry that traces the author's journey from his Caribbean roots in Barbados to the cultural tapestry of Canada. Through powerful verses and spoken-word-style rhythms, Marlo Browne dives headfirst into topics like identity, racism, mental health, love, heartbreak, masculinity, and cultural belonging.
Literary Titan, April 2025