Poetry Book
Poems by Western Canadian Spellers
Pointed Poetry is a groundbreaking collection that reveals the extraordinary minds of those previously misunderstood and underestimated. These poems were written by non/minimally/unreliably speaking individuals one letter at a time on a letterboard or keyboard. These communication tools have unlocked the brilliance, wisdom, and deep emotional insight of individuals previously thought to be cognitively delayed.
Each poem is a testament to the power of silent thought and the richness of the inner world of neurodivergent minds. What was once seen as the ‘trapped mind’ of an autistic person is now a flowing river of thought, ingenuity, and creativity.
Once unreachable, now unlocked.
Themes of isolation, longing, liberation, and transcendence are explored with sensitivity, as the poets use their beautifully articulated words to build bridges between their minds and the world.
This collection challenges conventional ideas of intelligence, encouraging readers to reconsider how they perceive people with diverse abilities.
