SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Dancing on Stones: Anthology of Canadian Verse, Ontario Poetry Society Members, Edited, Compiled, Illustrated by
John Di Leonardo, Beret Days Press, 2019.
John Di Leonardo, Beret Days Press, 2019.
Conditions of Desire: The John B. Lee Signature Series, Hidden Brook Press, 2018.
STARRY NIGHTS: Cranberry Tree Press 2015 Chapbook Poetry Contest. (Second Place Award)
BOOK OF HOURS: I.B. Iskov Foundation Prize, Stanza Break Chapbook Series, (# 54, ) 2014.
CROSSING BALDWIN: Brooklin Poetry Society Inaugural Anthology, Edited by John Di Leonardo, Beret Days Press, 2013.
PUBLISHED POEMS:
2021
1. The Beauty of Being Elsewhere, “ Ciao Ovide,” “Morning Thoughts After Visiting a Son in China,” Poetry Anthology,
Editor, John B. Lee, Hidden Brook Press, 2021.
2. The Banister: " Legend for Young Mothers," " On the Threshold," Canadian Authors Association, Niagara Branch, Vol.36, 2021.
3. TRUE IDENTITY Anthology: "What I Will Miss When Gone," April Bulmer/Editor, HBP Press, 2021.
4. TOWER POETRY: "Hummingbirds," Lover's Storm," Volume 70, No.I, Summer 2021.
5. TOPS, 2Oth Anniversary Anthology: “Reading People’s Choices”, Beret Days Press.
6. DEVOUR: Art & Lit Canada, “Colour Me Red”, Issue 010, January, 2021.
7. AN ANTHOLOGY OF AVALON: “Bird at God’s Window,” “Memory’s Blade.” Roasted Poet Press, 2021
8. TOWER POETRY Quotes Creator: “Quiet Thoughts in Kunming China,” Tower Poetry, 64, #2, Instagram Jan 11, 2021
9. VERSE AFIRE: “Anniversary Dinner”, January 2021.
10. HEARTBEAT: Poems of Family and Hometown, 5 poems, edited by Don Gutteridge, Hidden Brook Press, 2021
11. Love Lies Bleeding: Cover Art, A Canadian Poetry Anthology, Compiled by George Elliott Clarke, Beret Days Press, 2021.
2020
1. Beliveau Review, “Evening Walk,” “Fleur-de lis, / Graphite Drawing,” Volume 1, No. 2, Issue 2, 2020. ISSN 2563-3619
2. The Wild Word: Issue 52/Inferno, “Bird at God’s Window,” Summer, 2020
3. Synaeresis: "Of Love and other Invisible Things," "The Visit," and 6 drawings, Vol. 4 No. 5 Issue 12, 2020 / ISSN 2371-6940
4. Devour: Art & Lit Canada Magazine, "Sacred Object," Issue 005, summer 2020.
5. TOWER POETRY, "Spring Crocus," Vol. 69, No. 1, Summer 2020.
6. Devour: Art & Lit Canada Magazine, Issue 006, The Poetry Pandemic Project "Ten Haiku poems," 2020.
7. Devour: Art & Lit Canada Magazine, Issue 004. "Artist Profile". 5 poems.
8. Verse Afire, “Sonata,”January, 2020
9. Tower Poetry, “The Snake-Charmer’s Reed II,” Winter, 2019-2020, Vol. 68, No. 2.
2019
INTERVIEW: February 24, 2019.
Kites Without Strings: A Literary Journey/Debbie Okun Hill. "Artist John Di Leonardo Follows His Passion in Debut Poetry Book."
1 The Banister, Vol. 34, “What I Will Miss When I am Gone,”(Hon. Mention) “Autumn’s Hush,” (Judge's Choice,) 2019.
2 Dancing on Stones, Edited, Compiled, Illustrated, The Ontario Poetry Society, Members Anthology, Beret days Press, 2019.
3 Cover Art, Tenfold, An Anthology of Poetry by 10 life Members of The Ontario Poetry Society.
4 Verse Afire, “Tangoing,” Summer, 2019.
5 Tower Poetry, “Autum’s Hush,” “November Walk,” Summer, 2019, Vol.67, No. 3, 2019.
6 Tower Poetry, “Jazz,” “The Swing,” Winter, 2018-2019, Vol 67, No. 2, 2019.
2018
1. "Conditions of Desire," Hidden Brook Press. ISBN 978-1-927725-61-0
2. The Dr.William Drummond Poetry Anthology Contest, Memory's Blade," (Judge's Choice), 2018.
3. Verse Afire, Blue Dancers," June 2018, ISSN 1715-0280
4. Tower Poetry, The Snake-Charmer's Reed I," Winter Edition, Vol. 66, No. 2, 2018. ISSN0495-9701
2017
1. Fresh Voices, Rocks-Paper-Scissors," The League of Canadian Poets, October, 2017.
2 . The Banister, Rite in Spring," "As the Steeples Slept," Canadian Authors Association, Niagara Branch, Vol.32, 2017.
ISBN: 978-1-927127-11-7
3. Transitory Tango, Missive," "Forgiveness," "Emily's Disclosure," TOPS Members Anthology, Beret Days Press, 2017.
ISBN:978-1-926495-41-51.
4. TOWER POETRY, The Dance," Winter Edition, Vol. 65, No.2, 2017. ISSN 0495-9701
5. Blog post: "Poetry in September," https://brooklinpoetrysociety.com, September 1, 2017.
6. Open Heart 11, Studio Poem," "Reading People's Choices," "Anniversary Dinner," (3 Hon. Mentions) Anthology of Canadian
Poetry, Beret Days Press, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-926495-38-52.
7. Verse Afire, Waimanalo Beach," Jan. Issue, 2017. ISBN 0495-9701.
8. Eden Mills Literary Festival Poetry Contest. The Walk," "Lo Stinco," "Horse and Train," (shortlisted) The 2011.
9. Words on the Wind, Cover Illustration, by S.C. James, Beret Days Press, 2017.
10. TOWER POETRY, "Susanna's Secret," Summer edition, Vol. 66, No.1, 2017. Tower Poetry Society Press, ISSN 0495-9701
11. Buried Horror Magazine, Awareness," "On the Death of a Friend," Online Issue # 1, May, 2017
2016
1. “Photograph,” Verse Afire, (TOPS Newsletter) Vol. 1, April, 2016. ISBN 1715-02802
2. ”Quiet Morning Thoughts in Kunming China, TOWER POETRY, Winter Edition, Vol. 64 No. 2, 2016. ISSN: 0495-9701
3. “VICE & VIRTUE,” Cover Art, poem “Awareness” Verse Afire, May Issue, 2016. ISSN 1715-0280
4. “Waimanalo Beach” TOWER POETRY, Sumer edition, Vol. 65, No. 1, 2016. ISBN 0495-9701
5. “Studio Poem: Kisses” (Judges Choice) The Bannister Contest Anthology: Canadian Authors Association, Niagara Branch,
Vol. 31, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-927127-08-7
6. Book Review by John Di Leonardo, for (TOPS) "The Fabric of my Soul" By Venera Fazio, Longbridge Books, Montral, QC. 2015
7. "Reading People at the Bus Stop," "Watching Gradpa Snore," Latchkey Lyricality Anthology, Beret Days Press, 2016.
ISBN 978-1-926495-31-
8. "The Dance," Tower Poetry, Winter Edition, Vol. 65 No. 2, 2016
9. "Studio Poem," The Banister Poetry Contest Anthology, Canadian Authors Association, Niagara Branch,
Vol. 31,2016. ISBN: 978-1-927127-08-7
2015
1. “Globalization,” VERSE AFIRE, (TOPS Newsletter) - Vol. 1, Jan. to April, 2015. ISSN 1715-0280
2. “Loss,” TOWER POETRY, Winter Edition , Vol. 63 No.2, 2015. ISSN 0495-9701
3. “Horse and Train,” (Second Place), Dr. William Henry Drummond Poetry Contest Anthology, 2015, Cobalt, ON
4. “Birthday Card,” TOWER POETRY, Summer Edition, Vo. 64 No.1, 2015. ISSN: 0495-9701
5. “To a Son Teaching in China,” VERSE AFIRE, TOPS Newsletter) Vol. 2, May to August, 2015. ISSN:1715-0280
6. “The Yellow School Bus II,” “Retired,” “To a Son Teaching in China,”Mindshadows,” A Canadian Anthology of Poetry,
Beret Days Press, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-926495-14-9
7. “Sweetheart,” Verse Afire, (TOPS Newsletter) - Vol. 3, Sept. 2015. ISSN 1715-0280
8. ”Conditions of Desire,” (Hon. Mention),“Forgiveness,” (Hon.Mention), The Bannister Contest Anthology, Canadian Authors
Association, Niagara Branch, Vol. 30, 2015. ISBN 978-1-927127-08-7
9. “Undressing Beauty, (Hon Mention),” “Perfect as a Picture” An Anthology of Canadian Verse, Beret Days Press, 2015.
ISBN 978-1-926495-16-3
10. “Starry Nights,” (Second Place) Cranberry Tree Press, 2015 Poetry Chapbook Contest. Windsor, ON
11. “Life Painting Class,” (shortlisted) Eden Mills Literary Contest. 2015. Eden Mills, ON
12. ”Book of Hours: Canada Is,” Cover art, The Literary Connection, Vol. II, My Canada!, An IOWI Press Anthology, 2015.
2014
1. “White Fusion,” TOWER Poetry, Vol. 62 No. 2, Winter 2014, ISSN 0495-9701
2. “Blood Work,” Verse Afire, (TOPS Newsletter) - Vol. 11 No. 2, May 2014, ISSN 1715-028
3. BOOK OF HOURS: “Stanza Break Series Chapbook # 54, (TOPS I.B. Iskov Foundation Prize), 2014. ISBN 978-1-897497-95-1
4. “Lo Stinco,” (Hon. Mention) Dr. William H. Drummond Poetry Contest Anthology, May 2014 Spring Pulse Poetry Cobalt, ON
5. “Love in Marseille” TOWER Poetry, Vol. 63 No. 1, Summer Edition, 2014, ISSN 0495-9701
6, “Questions About Monet,” (Judge’s Choice Award)Arborealis Prize for Poetry Contest, 2014, ISBN 978-1-897497-99-9
7. “Confession,” “Life Class painting,” “Watching Grandpa Snore,” ”Lo Stinco,” The Saving Bannister Contest Anthology,”
Canadian Authors Association - Niagara Branch, Vol.29, 2014. ISBN 978-1-927127-06-3
8. “Reading People’s Choices,” “Reading People at a Bus Stop,” Scarlet Thistles Anthology,
(TOPS Anthology, Beret Days Press), 2014. ISBN 978-1-926495-00-2
9. “Morning After,” (Hon Mention) The Best Short Canadian Verse Beret Days Press, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-926495-06-4
2013
1. Verse Afire, “Moonlight Sonatas,” Vol. 10 No. 2, May 2013, ISSN 1715-0280
2. Verse Afire, “Dominican Dream," Vol. 10 No. 3, Sept. 2013, ISSN 1715-0280
3. “Before an Etruscan Sarcophagus...” TOWER Poetry, Vol. 62 No. 1 Summer, ISSN 0495-9701
4. “Empty Nester I,” TOWER Poetry, Vol. 61 No. 2, Winter 2013, ISNN 0495-9701
5. “The Yellow School Bus II,” Lemon Tradewinds, (TOPS Anthology) - July 2013, ISBN 978-1-897497-81-4
6. Crossing Baldwin, The Brooklin Poetry Society Inaugural Anthology, Edited and Compiled by John Di Leonardo,
Beret Days Press, ISBN 978-1-897497-85-2
INTERVIEW: February 24, 2019.
Kites Without Strings: A Literary Journey/Debbie Okun Hill. "Artist John Di Leonardo Follows His Passion in Debut Poetry Book."
1 The Banister, Vol. 34, “What I Will Miss When I am Gone,”(Hon. Mention) “Autumn’s Hush,” (Judge's Choice,) 2019.
2 Dancing on Stones, Edited, Compiled, Illustrated, The Ontario Poetry Society, Members Anthology, Beret days Press, 2019.
3 Cover Art, Tenfold, An Anthology of Poetry by 10 life Members of The Ontario Poetry Society.
4 Verse Afire, “Tangoing,” Summer, 2019.
5 Tower Poetry, “Autum’s Hush,” “November Walk,” Summer, 2019, Vol.67, No. 3, 2019.
6 Tower Poetry, “Jazz,” “The Swing,” Winter, 2018-2019, Vol 67, No. 2, 2019.
2018
1. "Conditions of Desire," Hidden Brook Press. ISBN 978-1-927725-61-0
2. The Dr.William Drummond Poetry Anthology Contest, Memory's Blade," (Judge's Choice), 2018.
3. Verse Afire, Blue Dancers," June 2018, ISSN 1715-0280
4. Tower Poetry, The Snake-Charmer's Reed I," Winter Edition, Vol. 66, No. 2, 2018. ISSN0495-9701
2017
1. Fresh Voices, Rocks-Paper-Scissors," The League of Canadian Poets, October, 2017.
2 . The Banister, Rite in Spring," "As the Steeples Slept," Canadian Authors Association, Niagara Branch, Vol.32, 2017.
ISBN: 978-1-927127-11-7
3. Transitory Tango, Missive," "Forgiveness," "Emily's Disclosure," TOPS Members Anthology, Beret Days Press, 2017.
ISBN:978-1-926495-41-51.
4. TOWER POETRY, The Dance," Winter Edition, Vol. 65, No.2, 2017. ISSN 0495-9701
5. Blog post: "Poetry in September," https://brooklinpoetrysociety.com, September 1, 2017.
6. Open Heart 11, Studio Poem," "Reading People's Choices," "Anniversary Dinner," (3 Hon. Mentions) Anthology of Canadian
Poetry, Beret Days Press, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-926495-38-52.
7. Verse Afire, Waimanalo Beach," Jan. Issue, 2017. ISBN 0495-9701.
8. Eden Mills Literary Festival Poetry Contest. The Walk," "Lo Stinco," "Horse and Train," (shortlisted) The 2011.
9. Words on the Wind, Cover Illustration, by S.C. James, Beret Days Press, 2017.
10. TOWER POETRY, "Susanna's Secret," Summer edition, Vol. 66, No.1, 2017. Tower Poetry Society Press, ISSN 0495-9701
11. Buried Horror Magazine, Awareness," "On the Death of a Friend," Online Issue # 1, May, 2017
2016
1. “Photograph,” Verse Afire, (TOPS Newsletter) Vol. 1, April, 2016. ISBN 1715-02802
2. ”Quiet Morning Thoughts in Kunming China, TOWER POETRY, Winter Edition, Vol. 64 No. 2, 2016. ISSN: 0495-9701
3. “VICE & VIRTUE,” Cover Art, poem “Awareness” Verse Afire, May Issue, 2016. ISSN 1715-0280
4. “Waimanalo Beach” TOWER POETRY, Sumer edition, Vol. 65, No. 1, 2016. ISBN 0495-9701
5. “Studio Poem: Kisses” (Judges Choice) The Bannister Contest Anthology: Canadian Authors Association, Niagara Branch,
Vol. 31, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-927127-08-7
6. Book Review by John Di Leonardo, for (TOPS) "The Fabric of my Soul" By Venera Fazio, Longbridge Books, Montral, QC. 2015
7. "Reading People at the Bus Stop," "Watching Gradpa Snore," Latchkey Lyricality Anthology, Beret Days Press, 2016.
ISBN 978-1-926495-31-
8. "The Dance," Tower Poetry, Winter Edition, Vol. 65 No. 2, 2016
9. "Studio Poem," The Banister Poetry Contest Anthology, Canadian Authors Association, Niagara Branch,
Vol. 31,2016. ISBN: 978-1-927127-08-7
2015
1. “Globalization,” VERSE AFIRE, (TOPS Newsletter) - Vol. 1, Jan. to April, 2015. ISSN 1715-0280
2. “Loss,” TOWER POETRY, Winter Edition , Vol. 63 No.2, 2015. ISSN 0495-9701
3. “Horse and Train,” (Second Place), Dr. William Henry Drummond Poetry Contest Anthology, 2015, Cobalt, ON
4. “Birthday Card,” TOWER POETRY, Summer Edition, Vo. 64 No.1, 2015. ISSN: 0495-9701
5. “To a Son Teaching in China,” VERSE AFIRE, TOPS Newsletter) Vol. 2, May to August, 2015. ISSN:1715-0280
6. “The Yellow School Bus II,” “Retired,” “To a Son Teaching in China,”Mindshadows,” A Canadian Anthology of Poetry,
Beret Days Press, 2015. ISBN: 978-1-926495-14-9
7. “Sweetheart,” Verse Afire, (TOPS Newsletter) - Vol. 3, Sept. 2015. ISSN 1715-0280
8. ”Conditions of Desire,” (Hon. Mention),“Forgiveness,” (Hon.Mention), The Bannister Contest Anthology, Canadian Authors
Association, Niagara Branch, Vol. 30, 2015. ISBN 978-1-927127-08-7
9. “Undressing Beauty, (Hon Mention),” “Perfect as a Picture” An Anthology of Canadian Verse, Beret Days Press, 2015.
ISBN 978-1-926495-16-3
10. “Starry Nights,” (Second Place) Cranberry Tree Press, 2015 Poetry Chapbook Contest. Windsor, ON
11. “Life Painting Class,” (shortlisted) Eden Mills Literary Contest. 2015. Eden Mills, ON
12. ”Book of Hours: Canada Is,” Cover art, The Literary Connection, Vol. II, My Canada!, An IOWI Press Anthology, 2015.
2014
1. “White Fusion,” TOWER Poetry, Vol. 62 No. 2, Winter 2014, ISSN 0495-9701
2. “Blood Work,” Verse Afire, (TOPS Newsletter) - Vol. 11 No. 2, May 2014, ISSN 1715-028
3. BOOK OF HOURS: “Stanza Break Series Chapbook # 54, (TOPS I.B. Iskov Foundation Prize), 2014. ISBN 978-1-897497-95-1
4. “Lo Stinco,” (Hon. Mention) Dr. William H. Drummond Poetry Contest Anthology, May 2014 Spring Pulse Poetry Cobalt, ON
5. “Love in Marseille” TOWER Poetry, Vol. 63 No. 1, Summer Edition, 2014, ISSN 0495-9701
6, “Questions About Monet,” (Judge’s Choice Award)Arborealis Prize for Poetry Contest, 2014, ISBN 978-1-897497-99-9
7. “Confession,” “Life Class painting,” “Watching Grandpa Snore,” ”Lo Stinco,” The Saving Bannister Contest Anthology,”
Canadian Authors Association - Niagara Branch, Vol.29, 2014. ISBN 978-1-927127-06-3
8. “Reading People’s Choices,” “Reading People at a Bus Stop,” Scarlet Thistles Anthology,
(TOPS Anthology, Beret Days Press), 2014. ISBN 978-1-926495-00-2
9. “Morning After,” (Hon Mention) The Best Short Canadian Verse Beret Days Press, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-926495-06-4
2013
1. Verse Afire, “Moonlight Sonatas,” Vol. 10 No. 2, May 2013, ISSN 1715-0280
2. Verse Afire, “Dominican Dream," Vol. 10 No. 3, Sept. 2013, ISSN 1715-0280
3. “Before an Etruscan Sarcophagus...” TOWER Poetry, Vol. 62 No. 1 Summer, ISSN 0495-9701
4. “Empty Nester I,” TOWER Poetry, Vol. 61 No. 2, Winter 2013, ISNN 0495-9701
5. “The Yellow School Bus II,” Lemon Tradewinds, (TOPS Anthology) - July 2013, ISBN 978-1-897497-81-4
6. Crossing Baldwin, The Brooklin Poetry Society Inaugural Anthology, Edited and Compiled by John Di Leonardo,
Beret Days Press, ISBN 978-1-897497-85-2