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 2
The Morel of the Story the black morel foraging trifecta:moisturetemperaturetrees & I reckon a spring-sproutingdouse of luck is necessary too& keeping your eyes ground-ward& your hope skyward your brain will feel awkwardwhen it registers the fungiclearly a very long lost cousinof its gooey-folded form C tells me you have to cleanthem well, they’re filled withbugs:… Continue reading POEM A DAY – May 2
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
VANESSA SHIELDS 