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The Guelph Poet

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Poetry, craft, and connection. Founder of Gather and lover of em dashes.

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About Maria Giesbrecht

Ex-corporate accountant turned poet, also known as @theguelphpoet. My creative essays and craft lessons live here, on Substack. I am the founder of Gather, the well-loved writing table.

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