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Fall 2024 • Vol. XLVI No. 4 • Rural Spaces |

He Wasn’t a Farm Kid

By Leanne Shirtliffe

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Born and raised in rural Manitoba, Leanne Shirtliffe (she/her) is a writer and educator now based in Calgary, Alberta. She is putting together her debut poetry collection, exploring the intersection of farming, feminism, and family. Her writing has been published in journals such as CV2, The Goose, and Stoneboat. You can find her at LeanneShirtliffe.com or read her overheard haiku on Instagram: @leanne_shirtliffe.

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