A Raw and Honest Voice From the Heart of the Beatnik Cafes

Candles and Cheap Wine is a bold and unforgettable collection of spoken word poetry and comedic poetry that pulls no punches about love, longing, and the beautiful disaster of being human. Written and performed by Gord Sutherland, Canada's Senior Poet, this is performance poetry at its most alive.

Love, Heartbreak, and Everything in Between

From the dimly lit beatnik cafes of Vancouver to the raw ache of a romance gone wrong, this collection captures the full emotional spectrum of love and heartbreak poetry with wit, warmth, and brutal honesty. Whether you are nursing a broken heart or simply looking for poetry for adults that tells the truth without apology, this book will speak directly to your soul.

Comedy, Candor, and the Canadian Voice

This is not quiet poetry. This is loud, irreverent, and deeply felt. Drawing on a lifetime of community theatre, open mic poetry nights, and bohemian living, Sutherland delivers a comedic poetry collection that is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking. His voice is unmistakably Canadian, his observations razor sharp, and his confessional poetry utterly disarming.

This collection is like a night out you will never forget. Perfect for fans of witty poetry, poetry and storytelling, and anyone who has ever loved badly and lived to laugh about it.