Here is the original poem, now in the public domain. ThursdayWilliam Carlos Williams I have had my dream—like others—and it has come to nothing, so thatI remain now carelesslywith feet planted on the groundand look up at the sky—feeling my clothes about me,the weight of my body in my shoes,the rim of my hat, air… Continue reading POEM A DAY – August 30
Author: Vanessa Shields
Writer. Mother. Lover.
POEM A DAY – August 29
take off my socks, touch my feetFor N. I do what you tell me to dobecause I’m telling myself to do it tooI do what you need me to dobecause I’m needing myself to do it tooI do what you love me to do take off my socks, touch my feet Love’s alignment is robusta… Continue reading POEM A DAY – August 29
POEM A DAY – August 28
This poem is inspired by Shawna Lemay's Transactions With Beauty birthday post (HAPPY BLOGGING BIRTHDAY, SHAWNA!) and The Farewitch of Foxe Holler by Ellen Pauley Goff Angel Food Cake Zia R’s signature dessertis Angel Food Cake(from a box, but still holy)& each holiday & birthdaycelebration is marked withthis feather-weight delectable Zia R bakes the cake… Continue reading POEM A DAY – August 28
VANESSA SHIELDS 