Poetry

More Than God

By Lucia De Luca

When I’m grown, I still want all good people to fall asleep in the comfort of a mature sun, but instead people love god in double scoops while their hearts bloat with hatred for their neighbours.

Family photo of the poet with her parents, June 13, 1999

Lucia De Luca

As an English teacher and spoken word poet, Lucia (Lu-CHEE-a) De Luca plays with stories in the classroom and at the mic. She is a community and self-taught narrative poet who aims to turn unenjoyable life events into empowering performances. Her writing cradles tales of her past self, family, Italian heritage, chronic illness, and love. Lucia is the first two-time recipient of QWF’s Ian Ferrier Spoken Word Prize. She performed at the 1st Accenti Magazine International Festival of the Arts in Italy and has shared her craft in cities across Canada and Australia.

Website: luciadeluca.com
Instagram: luciadeluca96