Mourners - it's here! The official We the Mourners book trailer! Video created by Jett Shields. Filming, editing and *ORIGINAL SCORE* created by Jett Shields! Yes, my son (with the help of Teagan - thank you!), has created this for me...for us! I'm so grateful and, as usual, in awe of his creative work! For… Continue reading BOOK TRAILER! WE THE MOURNERS
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WE THE MOURNERS JUNE 29th RELEASE
I am thrilled to announce the forthcoming publication of my newest collection of poetry, We The Mourners! I am currently planning a local book launch on Monday, June 29 as well as a small tour in midsummer. I am taking pre-orders! Order you copy today by emailing me: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com. I'll add your name to the… Continue reading WE THE MOURNERS JUNE 29th RELEASE
POEM A DAY – June 29
Fullest… strawberry capricorn moonmighty in the blue-summer skyholding light with the burning sun two lights full-ing, and the flowerskeep arriving to press in the pagesof my heart. I am overwhelmed. what is fuller than full?our love for each otherour hearts thismomentousday WE HAVE ARRIVED!!! I'm so excited and tummy-rumbled to share this book with you!… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 29
POEM A DAY – June 28
Sunday Haiku orchid petals wiltshy dreams confused by the sunturn pot toward moon TOMORROW IS THE LAUNCH!!!!
POEM A DAY – June 27
Insatiable I’m am albatross wingsenergy-harnessing in the kitchenextracting thousands of calories for my upcoming blood-lettingmy hunger insatiable, my tongueoscillating between bites: pasta avocado, apple, chips, cheesesugar starch protein—the gangsare snapping and strutting in cupboards and on stovetopsI can’t stop eating and it’s notfor boredom or even craving it’s for my ravenous desire to soarto fill… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 27
VANESSA SHIELDS 