Richard Doiron's Rogersville N.B. Poet Home Page
Blind Man's Bluff
The Lyle Hogan Story a biography, authored by Richard Doiron
In The Spirit of Gibran
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Artwork by Jesus Salguiero Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Sept. 1, 2019 was a special day for poet Richard Doiron, as he was showcased
in a prestigious forum, namely "The South Branch Scribbler," hosted by New Brunswick author, Allan Hudson. Mr. Hudson showcases some of the finest writers in North America
on his blog. Richard considers this a great opportunity in that the blog is read world-wide, and the feedback has been outstanding. The interview can be found at:
The South Branch Scribbler
There have been positive developments in the life of poet Richard Doiron of late; on May 27, 2019 he was officially apprised that he had been named World Poet Laureate by the group Pentasi B World Friendship Poetry, the group founded by Dr. Epitacio Tongohan (Doc PenPen B. Takipsilim), a group with a membership of over 8800.
Doc PenPen facilitates poetry events in diverse countries yearly, this year in Uzbekistan and China, in past years, India, Greece, Turkey, the Philippines and many more.
This year, Richard Doiron will be part of the China Festival, coordinated there by Chinese poet, Sophy Chen; Richard's book, "My Prayer for Peace" will be displayed and there will be translations of his work into Chinese.
Known in the literary world as Doc Penpen Bugtong Takipsilim, Dr. Epitacio Tongohan is called "The Father of Visual Poetry." He is the thrust behind international poetry festivals held yearly in diverse countries, such as China, India, Greece, Ghana, Italy, the Philippines etc., meeting with heads of states and being featured in national mainstream media as per such events.
Also, on May 17th, a full page was dedicated to Richard Doiron in the Miramichi Leader. Click here to view article.
In 2017, Richard received a Lifetime Achievement Award from
Pentasi B World Friendship Poetry, spearheaded by Dr. Epitacio Tongohan (Doc
PenPen), founder of a group with an international membership of over 9300.
Dr. Tongohan promotes poetry festivals in various countries of the world on
a yearly basis. On June 17th, 2017, Richard was also nominated for a
prestigious lifetime achievement award with "Salute America - there is a
winner in you," by Pasqual Bettio, CEO and Founder of the Hollywood Arts
Council. Mr. Bettio is also a former Senator in the California Senior
Legislature. Richard also continues to write in prolific fashion and is
regularly published and cited for his work worldwide.
Photo: Janet Kvammen, Richmond, British Columbia
May 25, 2012
The above picture was taken in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, on May 25, 2012. It was taken as Richard Doiron was presented with the World Poetry Lifetime Achievement Award for 2012. The Award Ceremony was in conjunction with the 2nd World Poetry International Peace Festival, the two-day event bringing poets together from such diverse nations as the Philippines, Japan, Slovakia, India, Afghanistan, New Zealand, the United States and Canada, the latter represented by poets from many ethnic backgrounds, including Canada's First Nations. Entertainment was presented by the Asian Community of the Greater Vancouver area. At the event, Richard delivered a speech on peace, titled Poetry And Peace, a speech now published internationally. That speech is accessed via the following link: Poetry And Peace.
Special Recognition for
Lifetime Achievement Winner
Moncton poet Richard Doiron got special recognition on Wednesday March 7, 2012,
at Moncton's Public Library, in a pre-celebration to his upcoming ceremony in Richmond,
British Columbia. Richard is the 2012 World Poetry Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
In this picture, left to right, award-winning poet and photo-journalist, Margaret Patricia
Eaton, who presented Richard with a Lifetime Achievement Award certificate, a special
letter of Introduction, and a lapel pin, denoting the Award, which Richard will officially
receive in Richmond, B.C. on May 25, 2012. The Award ceremony will be held in
conjunction with the 2nd Annual World Poetry International Peace Celebration. Poets from
countries such as Afghanistan, India and the Philippines are slated to participate, among
a number of nations.
At the March 7th event, Moncton's Deputy-Mayor, Kathryn Barnes spoke eloquently
and with conviction, saying Richard had now made a lasting mark in the world of
literature. She also presented Richard with a gift from the City of Moncton. Additionally,
Dr. Eldon Hay, renowned human rights activist (and holder of the Order of Canada) spoke
of Richard's own life-long involvement in human rights issues, with emphasis on First Nations.
Paul Doiron was Master of Ceremonies. The large public room was packed with friends,
relatives and fans of literature. After Margaret Eaton had presented Richard his mementos,
he took the floor for approximately fifteen minutes, reading peace poems in both English
and French, and he also spoke about his fifty years of writing poetry. The audience was
most receptive and Richard twice received standing ovations. Hundreds of pictures were
taken. Some of those can be seen at the World Poetry site: www.worldpoetry.ca
Richard Doiron has been named recipient of the World Poetry Lifetime Achievement Award for 2012. The Award is to be presented to him at the World Poetry International Peace Festival, May 25, 26, 2012 in Richmond, British Columbia.
There were forty-five poets nominated for this Award by publishers from various parts of the globe, but Doiron was selected along with Jacqueline Maire, who will receive her Award the following October.
For Doiron, this Award validates his fifty years of writing poetry, during which time he has produced the largest body of poetry in human history, with an estimated 40,000 poems penned (over 1000 of those in 2011). He has published an estimated 1000 poems in his life, his work in print in over 100 paper books and periodicals, along with numerous online publications. He has won several international competitions. His work has been read at the United Nations University for Peace, the World Congress of Poetry & Culture, and he has participated in national and international literary festivals. He has also been heard over World Poetry Café Radio, numerous times (including a one-hour live interview on Oct. 11, 2011), and his work has been showcased with World Poetry for the best part of a decade on a regular basis.
Richard is associate editor of two ongoing publications, one which caters to sonnets, a form he has mastered, penning an unprecedented 5555 of those. He is both an inspiration and a mentor to many aspiring and established poets in various parts of the globe. Richard continues to promote both poetry and the poets of the world! It is his firmly-held belief that it is the responsibility of the artists to promote others artists, and he also is adamant that we are all held accountable to history, ultimately!
Smith, also a best-selling author, is now owner and operator of restaurants in both Chicago and Washington, while Salgueiro continues to distinguish himself as a world-class artist (see above painting). The two founded "Common Threads" in 2003, a non-profit organization which helps bridge social boundaries by teaching children about nutrition and physical well-being, as well as fostering an appreciation of cultural diversity through cooking. The pair were named Chicagoans of the year in 2006 for their charitable endeavours.
The following link offers extensive coverage of the Smith-Salgueiro wedding, with numerous pictures and includes the vows, as originally written by Richard Doiron and recited at the wedding:
Richard Doiron's poem "Ode To Keats" was recently awarded first place in World Poetry's John Keats Special Celebration contest, conducted in conjunction with the September 18 release of the film Bright Star by TVA Films of London, England. The historical romance is based on the life of the famous English Romantic poet and his relationship with Fanny Browne.
Richard's poem was read in English by Ariadne Sawyer and in Spanish by Alejandro Mujica-Olea on World Poetry Café Radio, CFRO, 102.7 F.M. on September 15. His poem, along with those of the other two prize-winners, was also read in the Vancouver theatre where the film was sneak-previewed on Sept. 16. Winners of the competition received passes to the new film, as well as movie posters.
Carol Knepper's
Quispamsis, N.B. Poet
Home Page
Carol's Biography
On these pages, we hope to share our mutual vision of peace and justice for all humanity. You will find in our original poetry a focus on love, spirituality, inspiration, human rights, and a respect for nature and the environment. Our poetic styles are dramatically different. You will find a variety of poetic forms, ranging from free verse to sonnets, etheres, and other genres. The themes of romance, passion, the earth, the human spirit, and social justice are recurrent in our poems. We share a common dream, even though we write independently in two different cities. Poetry gathers souls together and has a tremendous energy. As poets and business partners, it is our mutual belief that through open dialogue and sharing of ideas, the human race can reach a state of peace and tolerance, and that every individual can make a difference. This website is one way in which we can contribute to that collective goal. To purchase Richard's or Carol's poetry and to view samples, click on the thematic links. |