On our way to run errands, we passed a parked car and heard
splashing. A look down revealed a host of house sparrows
bathing themselves in a convenient puddle—an unexpected
beginning to a warm fall morning.
Power Q & A with Alex Gurtis
We became aware of American poet Alex Gurtis through his work as a literary critic and then further familiarized ourselves with his work in the literary community—specifically, his work uplifting Canadian authors. Then, we learned more about his poetry, and our interest was doubly piqued. We picked up his chapbook, When the Ocean Comes to Me (Bottlecap Press, 2024), and were blown away.