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David Chirko was born and raised in Sudbury and began writing in 1971. Laurentian University is his alma mater. In the singer-songwriter field, he is enamored with the late Gene Clark (Byrds, et al--see David's Byrds Covers Page, Byrds Flyght, users.skynet.be/byrdsflyght) and Jim Morrison (Doors), and traditionally, Lorca and Goethe--his statement: "Like Goethe, I would some day like to be thought of as a poet psychologist, reflecting the quintessence of man's enigma." In fact, he penned 55 psychology book reviews and articles on the net and elsewhere (see his website, bottom--"Expanded Statement," for complete list). He now regales in composing "mental jingles"--satire from the top of his head. |
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Books: "Selected and Collected," 1978; "Another Collection of Poems," 1978; "Flaming Angels Of Spring," 2004 (order from patcp.netfirms.com/chirko.htm). |
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| Poetry
Published: 132 poems, in 29 different publications, 1974 to date. |
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| Anthologies: White Mountain Publications, CAA, 1999, 2000, 2002; T.O.P.S. Anthologies, 2000-present; "Captains of Consciousness Journal," 2002; "Myth Weavers," Serengeti Press, 2007; |
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| Articles
& Listings Done On Him: 70+ reviews and mentions in 29 publications, 1978-present. |
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| Recitals: 25 at 17 locales, including 3 on TV, 1977-2009. |
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| Other
Publishing Credits: He wrote a total of 100 reviews/articles (including psychology, above), on music, et al, on internet and elsewhere. "Dave's Faves" at amazon.com, wherein he rates--with a poetic statement--through 12 lists--the 300 greatest rock CDs of all time. |
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| Awards: Weekly Poems Contest Winner, "Thursday Morning Breath of Fresh Air," CKLU FM, Laurentian University Radio, 1998; 3rd Honourable Mention, "Sketches In Script," CAA, Temiskaming Branch, 1999; Appreciation Gift(s), T.O.P.S., 2001, 2004-2006; Feature Poet (of the month), "CFP Newsletter," November, 2005 (federationofpoets.com/featuredavidchirko.htm). |
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Related Experience: Co-writing study of early 1900s immigrant experience, 1977; Assisting Carleton University student with thesis, 1978; Editor/Proofreader, "Poetry Canada Magazine," CFP, 2006. |
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Contact
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David Chirko 539 McNeill Boulevard, Sudbury, Ontario P3C 2H6 email: David Phone: (705) 673-8043 Website: canartscene.com/members/dchirko |
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