My poetry delves into the complexities of loss and belonging, weaving together themes of solidarity and community. I employ sensual language and surprising, often contradictory imagery to create a visceral experience. The work invites readers to ponder their place in the world and urges them to confront pressing issues—specifically the pervasive impact of unequal power dynamics and the damaging effects of the industrialized, global neoliberal system on our environment. Recurring themes include violence, ecofeminism, power, racism, and social justice. My process is intuitive, rooted in association, experimentation, and play, techniques that surface in the distinct imagery, tone, and storytelling of each poem.
Werk in the press:
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2025
Winner of the open call of the literaryfestival En Daar Achter, Warffum, the Netherlands
Publication in The Optimist poetry zine, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
2024
Performance at poetry festival Dichters in de Prinsentuin, Groningen, the Netherlands
Publication in Deus Ex Machina, Onder Invloed
Publication in De Optimist
Contribution to the project Weesgedichten
Publication in Poëzieagenda (Pelckmans)
2023
Publication in De 44, de 44 beste gedichten van de Herman De Coninckprijs 2023 (Behoud de Begeerte / Poëziecentrum)
Poetry performance at ILFU on Tour, De Groene Waterman, Antwerp
Contribution to the project Weesgedichten
2022
Publication poetry debut Werk (Pelckmans) at Boekhandel Limerick, Gent
Performance and podcast interview at literary fair Boektopia, Kortrijk
Top 10 finalist of the Jotie Thooft Poetry Award, Belgium
2009
Publication in the anthology Print is Dead, Meulenhoff/Manteau, 2009
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Print is dead in the press:
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Emilie Dewitte 