Alert: There is a curse word in this poem
I know why skin
I know why it exists
to contain
All. Of. It.
thepainthegorethepleasurethedarktheconfusionthebloodthehopethegraspthedesperationthedreamthepassiontheorgasmthelosstheslobberthemuscletheknowingtheempathytheragethefearthenoisethepasttheliesthestoriesthetruththefirethetastethejoytheheartthelove
the What the Fuck of It All
the glorious hasty extraordinary vomitous victory of Living
(yes, I know it is not indestructible that it changes reshapes reflects redefines holds the codes for my every wobble but oh! skin…I know why skin)
OPEN HOUSE SALE SUNDAY 11AM – 2PM!
Thank you to the shoppers who came by last evening and purchased some goods (and free goodies!) from the writing room. We look forward to seeing more of you on Sunday!
*All Items 15% off!*
Including…re-usable wrapping material…look how pretty…
Next Wednesday – a ZoomZoom reading!
Please join me and writer/poet/playwright Natalie Meisner for our By the River Reading Series event! It’s free & fabulous!
7PM EST
VANESSA SHIELDS, writer 