Wild Violet half out of her bodyher soul a flamenco skirtflaring flapping in the tightgrip of Just Get This Done these things to docan be infinite or shecan do a little at a timehalf in the moment halfin the heel crack of nomadicbeats on the dance floorof This Day she’s a dancerthis we knowbut she… Continue reading Poem 108 – Wild Violet
Author: Vanessa Shields
Writer. Mother. Lover.
Poem 107 – Gulls 2 & Review
Gulls 2 the gulls are backdrawing up dawnwith their claw-screams their piercing lyrics hysterically joyful Merp. Another typo yesterday. Had an extra 'to' that wasn't necessary. Did you see it? My editorial skills are clearly not to par these last few days. All good. We learn. This just in... Thank you soooo very much to… Continue reading Poem 107 – Gulls 2 & Review
Poem 106 – Belly & Spring Launch Date!
Belly - for mary-jo the belly is a containeran expandable home forred szechuan pepperspicing up fish soupfor trembling childhood beds &crone spirits from the pastdemanding that you rememberthe bellies that have come before you story is reala pliable clothesline youcan pull anytime & connectbetween trees of memory the belly asks that you consider its contents… Continue reading Poem 106 – Belly & Spring Launch Date!
Poem 105 – Anisoptera & Event tonight!
Anisoptera from Greek - uneven wing Clothes on the line catching wind in lieuof the broken dryerthe dragonfly lands on my grey tank topgripping the neckline like a prehistoric necklace charm The kids marvelmy mom asserts it’s Nonnacome to visitI feel a tug in my chest in thatdeep place that reminds meI’m an alien –… Continue reading Poem 105 – Anisoptera & Event tonight!
