More on Modeste Downes

For more on Modeste Downes' collection, Phases, and his life and work, check out Jako Productions, his publisher's website. Included on the site are some reviews of Phases as well as links to other Jako publications.

If you have read Phases, please let me know what you think about it. Also, I would love to hear from you about which Caribbean poet's work you are currently reading.

I am also tossing the ball in my readers' courts regarding upcoming spotlights on poets of the month. If you have a favorite poet that you would like to see featured, please let me know. As always, your feedback is important, as I try to promote Caribbean poets and poetry.

Modeste Downes

Hi readers,

Major computer hiccups delayed my posting on July's poet.  The hiccups have now gone and I am happy to feature St. Lucian poet, Modeste Downes, whose work was actually commented on by one of my readers, Jonathan Says (big shout out to you, Jonathan!)  You can check out Jonathan's comments  on my previous posting of the list of Caribbean poets, which by the way, is a work-in-progress for which I am constantly seeking feedback.

Modeste is the author of Phases, which was awarded the National Arts Prize for Literature in 2005. Throughout July, I am hoping to share with you as much information as possible about this poet and welcome your thoughts on this poet, St. Lucian poets, Caribbean poetry or poetry in general.