Nicole Dalcourt

Nicole Dalcourt crafts poetry centered on mental health, body image, and existential themes through published works like "The Things I'd Do for a Cigarette Right Now" and "How Many Ways Can I Tell You I Want to Die?" Her work appears in Sky Island Journal and the Heroin Chic blog, contributing to the contemporary poetry landscape. The South Simcoe Arts Council awarded her third place in their adult poetry competition, marking her entry into professional publishing. Dalcourt's poetry earned inclusion in the anthology "falling in love with poetry: Twenty-seven Canadian Poets," representing her first compensated publication credit. She maintains an active presence in digital poetry circles through her Instagram business profile. Her platform serves as a hub for poetry exchanges and collaborative projects with peers in the contemporary literary community. The Ontario-based writer continues to develop work examining psychological struggle and personal transformation through verse. Her publishing credits span both digital and print mediums, reaching readers through established literary journals and social platforms. Dalcourt's portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with themes of internal conflict and healing through poetic expression.