One Place the Light Remains — Poems: New & Selected

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Poems that illuminate life’s shadows, joys, and truths with unwavering candor and quiet beauty.

.I.B. (Bunny) Iskov has been a pivotal figure in the poetry scene of Toronto and Ontario for many decades. As the Founder of The Ontario Poetry Society, she has been a driving force in nurturing and promoting literary culture across the province. Bunny’s dedication extends beyond poetry as she served as the Poetry Editor for The Outreach Connection, a newspaper sold exclusively by the homeless and unemployed. Her contributions to the arts have earned her prestigious accolades, including the R.A.V.E. Award for her impact on the cultural landscape of Vaughan and the Absolutely Fabulous Woman Award for her influence on the literary arts in the Golden Horseshoe.

One Place the Light Remains is a landmark collection that brings together a selection of Bunny’s most significant poems, reflecting a life deeply intertwined with the literary arts. As John B. Lee notes, “As the Founder of The Ontario Poetry Society, Bunny has tirelessly championed the work of every poet living in the province…These poems, in celebration of poetry and in honour of the poets we cherish, bring poetry back to the center of culture where poetry belongs. Like a soft voice that quiets the crowd, we listen and are reminded of the rewards of being attentive to someone who has something to say worth saying.”

Katherine L. Gordon, a renowned poet and critic writes, “The stories in I.B. Iskov’s book, told through poetry born of life experience, hold the oscillation of sorrow and joy, grappling with the reality forced upon her by fate. These poems, with their unique insight, will provoke a response in every reader, offering a collective sigh of empathy as every dark corner is lit, revealed, and acknowledged.”

Pub Date: March 2025 

$ 21.95 CDN | $17.95 USD

6 x 9 inches

92 Pages

I.B. (Bunny) ISKOV is the Founder of The Ontario Poetry Society and a celebrated figure in the Canadian literary community. She has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the R.A.V.E. Award for her contributions to the cultural landscape of Vaughan and the Absolutely Fabulous Women Award for her impact on the literary arts in the Golden Horseshoe. Bunny's work has been widely published in journals and anthologies.