biographical
note

in his
own words

in others’
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awards
and honours

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John Terpstra is a poet, writer and cabinetmaker
who has made, for the world-at-large,
seven books of poetry (e.g. Disarmament,
     & Two or Three Guitars; Selected Poems),
three non-fiction (e.g. Falling into Place,
     The Boys, or Waiting for the Electrician's Daughter,
     & Skin Boat; Acts of Faith and Other Navigations),
and a CD (Nod Me In, Shake Me Out, with Bart Nameth, piano),
and for his customers/patrons has crafted
a fireplace mantel, in cherry (personal favourite),
a garden arbour & swing
     inspired by the movie Much Ado About Nothing, in cedar,
and a small coffin for a friend's father's remains,
using wood salvaged from the family's home renovations.