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 29
Orchid Haibun I was gifted a giant 8 flower (plus 3 buds)double-stem 5 leafphalaenopsis orchidand when I put it on thedining room table the three other orchidswere like: come on!these orchids haven’tflowered in yearsthey’re floppy-leavedsingle stem-ed, rootslike a crone’s knobbyknuckled fingersknocked over at leastonce a week by errantelbows or puppy-bumpson the table legsne’er a melted ice cubein… Continue reading POEM A DAY – May 29
POEM A DAY – May 28
Today Is My 48th Birthday & Instead of Writing A Poem I Lived It
POEM A DAY – May 27
With thanks to Cassie, Mariette, Erika, Marie and Jen for the inspiration. Let Yourself Be Seen In A Way That Feels UnfamiliarFrom https://gettherapybirmingham.com/what-is-the-golden-shadow-in-jungian-psychology/ On the aching hip of this summer-blush morning I contemplate my disowned potential. I wear a long yellow shirt the colour of everyone else’s light. My white-hair bangs refuse to curl in… Continue reading POEM A DAY – May 27
VANESSA SHIELDS 