January 7, 2016. We're a week into the 'new' year and I've yet to map out my goal-for-the-year chart...or have that major long-winded write in my journal to re-set my energy and focus... The sun is out, I can feel the sun shining. And yet, there's a heaviness on my chest. Today is a cry… Continue reading Cry Day(s)
Category: Poetry
Runner-Up Award from TOPS!
Squeeee! My poem 'Say AWE' has won a Runner-Up Award in The Ontario Poetry Society's 'Ultra-Short Poetry' competition! What a wonderful gift! Thank you TOPS family and judge Debbie Okun Hill! Congratulations to all the other poets who will be in the anthology!
Power of Poetry and Rest – Hafiz
"Just sit there right now Don't do a thing Just rest. For your separating from God, From love, Is the hardest work In this World. Let me bring you trays of food And something That you like to Drink. You can use my soft words As a cushion For your Head." (The Gift, pg. 183)… Continue reading Power of Poetry and Rest – Hafiz
New Book in 2016!
In 2011, my first book, a sassy little, heart-felt memoir called 'Laughing Through A Second Pregnancy' was published by Black Moss Press. In 2013, I was the guest editor for a collection of poetry entitled, 'Whisky Sour City', published by Black Moss Press. In 2014, we launched my first collection of poetry, 'I Am That… Continue reading New Book in 2016!
VANESSA SHIELDS 