NATIONAL POETRY MONTH - POET SPOTLIGHT ON ALICE MAJOR! What I admire and appreciate about Alice Major is her wisdom and creativity. It's a joy for me to shine a light on the delightful Alice Major! We've shared stages and conferences, and her poetry always moves my brain into different realms of thought - that's… Continue reading National Poetry Month – Poet Spotlight – Alice Major
Category: Poetry
It’s National Poetry Month Y’all! How will you celebrate?
It's National Poetry Month and this year, we're celebrating 20 years of celebrating! There are loads of people, places and poetic happenings to celebrate this month (and always!) over at the League of Canadian Poets website. As always, the League is a solid lead for poets across the country. Stay connected to the League of… Continue reading It’s National Poetry Month Y’all! How will you celebrate?
Plenty of Things
Like chocolate... A delicious gift I was given just this morning after spending two glorious hours with a group of poets in a 'World of Poetry' class. I was invited to speak about poetry, and then participate in a salon-style poetry session. It was a perfect morning, really. I can talk about poetry and writing… Continue reading Plenty of Things
VANESSA SHIELDS 