Clayton Longstaff is a writer of poetry and prose currently in the process of completing his first chapbook. His work has appeared, or is forthcoming, in publications including Soliloquies Anthology, Spadina Literary Review, Contemporary Verse 2, Prism and elsewhere. In addition to writing, Clayton works as a childcare support worker. Visit him virtually at claytonlongstaff.com or in person on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen & W̱SÁNEĆ nations.
His poem “Gesture” can be read on our website at https://canlit.ca/article/gesture/.
Canadian Literature issue 243, Returns, is available to order through our online store at https://canlit.ca/support/purchase/single-issues/.