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 1
Today marks the half-way point of Spring - aka Beltane! It gives me calm to know that we're smack dab in the middle of re-wilding change...and that despite the chill that continues to assert itself, sustained summer warmth is coming. And, it's Friday! Yahoo! OH, and it's A FULL MOON tonight! Trees in Sky today… Continue reading POEM A DAY – May 1
POEM A DAY – April 30
Today is Poem In Your Pocket Day! Who knew?! Here's a little poem that should fit in any pocket: purse, pants, pyjamas! Witnessing Her defeat lives in the braina logical lineation an A-frame cottageprecise, sharp, protected integrity lives in the hearta confluence of chaosa tumultuous oceanrapid, intuitive, protected out of what will you make your next canoe? what… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 30
POEM A DAY – April 29
Everyday, The Leavings I watch my boysleave take care of each otherI bellow andbelow my heartin the thrumming shadowsa feather of sorrowloosens lifts leapsoff my tongue out my mouthinto the biting spring wind
POEM A DAY – April 28
Risk (?) at risk in the monotony of dark-morning caregivingache out of bed, watch the dogs pee, shuffle to the sofahalf-sleep snuggle, the light of the rising sun on my facea passing kiss, fill the water bowls, scoop, scrape dog foodcrouch and watch the dogs eat, kettle boil water, ready thefrench press, pour coffee grounds… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 28
VANESSA SHIELDS 