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VANESSA SHIELDS

EDITOR | WRITER | TEACHER

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      • We The Mourners Official Book Tour
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    • Community Poetry Anthology Words Gathered Vol. 3
    • LOVE Words Gathered Vol. 2
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    • From A To Ziffery Zanks
    • Because We Have All Lived Here
    • Look At Her
    • I Am That Woman
    • Whisky Sour City
    • Laughing Through A Second Pregnancy
    • Poetry On Demand Volume 1
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    • Poetry On Demand Volume 3
    • Poetry On Demand Tall Ships Edition
    • Poetry On Demand – The Chimcsuk Museum Edition
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On Writing

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On Writing

WE THE MOURNERS JUNE RELEASE

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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

On Writing

POEM A DAY – May 18

May 18, 2026May 15, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Ecstasy is wider now a Capertee canyonrolling, richsweating, swervinghis expert fingersvibrational pressuregusts poundingsupple edgestightenedde capo ariariver rupturescells astralpleasure-pulsed

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POEM A DAY – May 17

May 17, 2026May 15, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

The tulip’s wilting petals stun my mouth to small smilea petal is a page I can worship I took photos of the tulips I received as a gift of love from my husband on Mother's Day. 🙂

On Writing

POEM A DAY – May 16

May 16, 2026May 15, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Future Poem (Or How I’ll Feel When I Get To The Beach) I’m on the beachLake Huron before me– a home for my dangerous thoughtsmy mermaid tendencies& my dreams that need privacy

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Coming June 2026
Published 2021
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Published 2014
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Published April 2023
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