WE THE MOURNERS JUNE 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 in June as well as a small tour in midsummer. Stay-tuned for more information! I am taking pre-orders! Order you copy today by emailing me: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com. I'll add your name… Continue reading WE THE MOURNERS JUNE RELEASE
POEM A DAY – May 27
With thanks to Cassie, Mariette, Erika, Marie and Jen for the inspiration. Let Yourself Be Seen In A Way That Feels UnfamiliarFrom https://gettherapybirmingham.com/what-is-the-golden-shadow-in-jungian-psychology/ On the aching hip of this summer-blush morning I contemplate my disowned potential. I wear a long yellow shirt the colour of everyone else’s light. My white-hair bangs refuse to curl in… Continue reading POEM A DAY – May 27
POEM A DAY – May 26
outside climbs in robin chatterwind flaresquirrel scamper the raspberry lemon cakeslice on the window ledgewarms in the shade C sent me an articleto read about goldenshadow & I realize that it is envy climbingout of my stomach –a determined wasp not jealousythe distinction sitson the window ledge a crumpled napkinwith a dog hair tuckedin a… Continue reading POEM A DAY – May 26
POEM A DAY – May 25
Killing Darlings I’ve been madly & gracefullykilling my darlings. Had to.See, today was the deadline(get it?) for edits before sendingthe novel manuscript to the copy editor (yup, another editor for morekilling editing). So after madly &gracefully receiving feedback fromreaders, I slashed & chopped & maimed & moved so many darlings:words, sentences, paragraphs. Even(wait for it) FOUR characters… Continue reading POEM A DAY – May 25
VANESSA SHIELDS 