Guess who'll be at the big game today?! FYI: The game takes place in Santa Clara, California... Hail Mary Likely seated in the nosebleeds, Mary, Mother of God, and Saint Clare (Santa Clara), patron saint of television, telecommunications and eye disease, will be fan-girling over finger fumbles, tush push touchdowns, sassy snaps, blitz buzz, pocket… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 8
POEM A DAY- February 7
Today's poem was inspired by poets.org poem-a-day poem, In Exile by Bryher as well as Shawna Lemay's Transactions with Beauty post, Participating Joyfully in the Sorrows of the World. Please consider subscribing to both amazing offerings. They're free, and will soften your suffering. After ‘In Exile’ by Bryher and what of the painter who puts… Continue reading POEM A DAY- February 7
POEM A DAY – February 6
Still Life Three dusty orchids, flowerlessTwo honeycrisp apples leaning intoOne bunch of green-spined bananasTwo brown wart-skinned avocadosTwo shrinking lemonsFour hard drivesOne on-line order receipt (sticker)One pair of blue light glassesOne dented water bottle (full)One butter pat of vitaminsOne mug of coffee (half-full)On white table runnerOne mouse padOne mouseOne listOne pen One laptopOne humanOne poem FRIDAY!… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 6
POEM A DAY – February 5
Our Task Today, At Least Once For M, with peaceful praise to Bhikkhu Paññakāra At least once, put your hand on your heart, and your other hand over that so both hands feel the pounding of life within you. At least once, stop time by joining it in the sacred thumps of the powerful, peaceful… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 5
VANESSA SHIELDS 