Muskoka muskoka calls me like a secret loverher yearnings gripping the edges of busty winds& jumping into the soft spot under my earlobes – patient in the tender shadows we had a love affair for three summers…maybe twothe memories are lake blurry – does it matter? time lived differentlyshouldered against tall trees: pine spruce fir hemlock… Continue reading Poem 124 – Muskoka & May Event Round-Up & WEreads!
Poem 123 – Gravity & CBC & WPL, Oh My!
Gravity Let us honour our loquacious tendencies,for they exercise the muscles of mouth & mind. Let us also fold into provocative percipience,for it is through vigorous listening that the soul expands dynamic. Do more than wear her shoes!Intoxicate your senses with the spectrum of her voice’s gravity. This is how we bring ourselves together.The weight… Continue reading Poem 123 – Gravity & CBC & WPL, Oh My!
Poem 122 – Much Happening in the Air
Much Happening in the Air there is much happening in the air this morningblue jays throwing screamsrobins rolling rebuttals perhaps they converse about the coming heatcomplain about droning leaf blowers – the feather-shaking annoyance of themthey know very well that the wind is more than capable of making leaves dance whatever their grievance or gratefulnessit… Continue reading Poem 122 – Much Happening in the Air
Poem 121 – Thank you
Thank you the exchangesthe give & takethe thank you & you’re welcomebricks that build bridges between bodies over time & spacerubber boots throughtear-thickened marshes of griefa handkerchief as big as the world gratefulness is a languagewe all understanddevastatingly necessarylasting like love’s chorus ...floating on the love....grateful...saying thank you...and holding this experience in my heart...
VANESSA SHIELDS 