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 25
Dear Marys Nonna’s been in her heaven for six years.Have you met her? She too is a Mary…Maria. Has she sewn you a dress or poured you a glassof dry red wine? Has she cooked you rabbit stew and polenta—spread the golden meal on a thickwooden board like art? Have you tasted her sugo? Has… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 25
POEM A DAY – June 24
Today I Wear A Neon Yellow Shirt …because I like the brilliance it emits because it’s inspiration for my thoughts because when I washed my hands in the Burger King bathroom the soap smelled like the daycare I attended when I was two and three and I closed my eyes an inhaled deeply nostalgia tugging… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 24
POEM A DAY – June 23
End of the day Haiku for my Lover wrinkles in the timeof your face: feed you sweetsswallow your joy
VANESSA SHIELDS 