Marilyn Bowering (born April 13, 1949) is a Canadian poet, novelist and playwright. As well as several adventure novels and many books of poetry, Bowering has also scripted a number of dramatic works and a libretto. Early life Bowering was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up in Victoria, British Columbia. She studied English at the University of Victoria, and graduated with a Master of Arts degree. Career In 1987, Bowering wrote a book of poetic monologues, titled Anyone Can See I Love You, which was later adapted as a radio drama. In 1998 she wrote an adventure story, Visible Worlds, which received positive reviews. In 2012, her book of poetry, Soul Mouth, was published. In 2013 Bowering worked with composer Gavin Bryars to create the libretto for a chamber opera, Marilyn Forever, about Marilyn Monroe. Personal Bowering lives in Sooke, British Columbia; she is married and has one daughter. Bibliography Novels The Visitors Have All Returned - 1979 To All Appearances a Lady - 1989 Visible Worlds - 1997 Cat's Pilgrimage - 2004 What It Takes to Be Human - 2007 Poetry The Liberation of Newfoundland - 1973 One Who Became Lost - 1976 The Killing Room - 1977 The Book of Glass- 1978 Sleeping With Lambs - 1980 Giving Back Diamonds - 1982 The Sunday Before Winter - 1984 Grandfather was a Soldier - 1987 Anyone Can See I Love You - 1987 Calling All the World - 1989 Love As It Is - 1993 Autobiography - 1996 Human Bodies: Collected Poems 1987-1999 - 1999 The Alchemy of Happiness - 2003 Green - 2007 Soul Mouth - 2012 Threshold - 2015 Other Many Voices, An anthology of contemporary Canadian Indian Poetry, co-edited with D. Day. - 1977 In Fine Form: The Canadian Book of Form Poetry, edited by Kate Braid and Sandy Shreve - 2005 Drama Anyone Can See I Love You - 1988 Hajimari-No-Hajimari, four myths of the Pacific Rim - 1986 Temple of the Stars - 1996 Radio Grandfather was a Soldier - 1983 Anyone Can See I Love You - 1986 Laika and Folchakov, a Journey in Time and Space - 1987 A Cold Departure, the Liaison of George Sand and Frederic Chopin - 1989 Awards National Magazine Award for Poetry, Gold 1978 Nominated for the 1984 Governor General's Award (The Sunday Before Winter) National Magazine Award for Poetry, Silver 1989 Long Poem Prize, The