I wrote this as an introductory poem in my new collection of poetry. I wrote it months ago. Before I felt a need for hiatus. Before I got so tired. Before I was more in pieces than together. I'm proud of myself for writing it. I have to work on this - feeling good about… Continue reading Poem
Category: Writing Life
Hiatus
HIATUS Because... I need some time. Alone. To stop. To reflect. To write. To finish things I've started. To release things I cannot finish. To welcome new dreams. To figure out...how to rise from this place of 'I Don't Know'. My mantra...one of many, but this one speaks so loudly: I look to my past… Continue reading Hiatus
Guest Poet: Cornelia Hoogland in Conversation
My first time meeting and reading with poet Cornelia Hoogland took place on Valentine's day weekend. She is a gift - and I'd like to share her with you! Please enjoy this interview, and get to know this poet of life and love. We can learn so very much from each other! CORNELIA HOOGLAND… Continue reading Guest Poet: Cornelia Hoogland in Conversation
Wounded Writers Ask – Final Free Write….Late but oh well!
So the deal was that I write in response to a different writing prompt for 21 days in April. I think I made it to 17 when it all went to hell in a hand basket (this saying is said to come from the days of the guillotine - when criminals (bad people meant for hell?)… Continue reading Wounded Writers Ask – Final Free Write….Late but oh well!
VANESSA SHIELDS 