Spindle
spins constantly
pushed by the invisible
hands of Karma or Time or both
flexible needle a moveable beast
snaking inside my body
pin-tipped pricking my tongue
my eardrum the belly of my colon
vocal chords eyeballs the tender
cushions of my soles – my soul
even in her graceful hiding spots
oh my heart is a beloved destination
alas this curse is also a cure
threads of golden healing
sutures pulsing in pretty patterns
divine cross-stitch
this is necessary needle work
APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH
I will be writing poems on demand every day in April to celebrate National Poetry Month. If you would like me to write you a poem, please follow the steps below!
1) start an email to shieldsvanessa@gmail.com.
2) in the subject line write: NPM POD Request.
3) in the body of the email include your FIRST NAME (or who the poem is for if you’re gifting it to someone); 3-6 words for me to use in the poem OR a theme for the poem.
4) donation payment – if you’d like to pay for your poem in any amount, please let me know how much. All donations will go to the Aboriginal Child Resource Centre. You can pay via e-transfer when you receive your poem. (email: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com)
5) send the email by March 31, 2021!
I’d be honoured to write you a poem! At the end of April, I will let you know how much money we’ve collected for the Aboriginal Resource Centre.
VANESSA SHIELDS, writer 
Hi Vanessa, Spindle is wonderful! Think of all the women in history who have toiled “ at the spindle”.
such a powerful symbol!
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