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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 57 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. |
Memberships:
League of Canadian Poets (Associate Member), 1998-2000;
Access Copyright, 1999-
Public Lending Right Commission, 1999-
Canadian Poetry Association, 1999;
Sudbury Writers' Guild, 1999-2000;
The Ontario Poetry Society, T.O.P.S. (Former Branch Manager, 2000-2009;
Prov. Coordinator, 2002-2004), 2000-
Canadian Authors Association, CAA (Full Member; Toronto Branch),
2001-2003;
The Writers' Union of Canada, 2005-2006;
Canadian Federation of Poets, CFP, 2005-2006;
PEN Canada (Writer Member), 2006-2007;
American Psychoanalytic Association (Educator Associate Member),
2009-
Division of Psychoanalysis (39), American Psychological Association
(International Affiliate Member), 2010-
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Published
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:
134 poems, in 31 different publications, 1974 to date. |
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; |
Articles
& Listings Done On Him:
70+ reviews and mentions in 29 publications, 1978-present. |
Recitals:
25 at 17 locales, including 3 on TV, 1977-2009. |
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. |
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);
Letter of Recommendation, T.O.P.S., 2010. |
Selected
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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