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 3
Found this piece in a 'rejection' pile...written in 2020, with a little editing...here's a re-vision! woman at a cross garden I risk damaging my skin to understandthe depths of the miracles making in her shadowsI fail to root with her a bristly purple flower blooms in my throatmy inner child wants to apologizefor choosing awe… Continue reading POEM A DAY – May 3
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
VANESSA SHIELDS 