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VANESSA SHIELDS

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On Writing

Poem 285 – small flames

October 13, 2021 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

small flames small candle flames tonightthick-wicked & steadybut the fire height - short wait…they’re flickering nowdo they know I’m writing about them?are they showing off?moving to the beat of these words?dancing to the purple heat of a flaming dance floor?

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Poem 284 – On Movie Time

October 12, 2021 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

On Movie Time In the movie theatrenaked daniel craig(Bond, James Bond)in the showeron the giant screen. Yes…thank you. For a timethe onlyworry waswhether I’dfinger the bottomof the popcorn bag.

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Poem 283 – Haiku(ish) for Harvest

October 11, 2021 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

Haiku-ish for Harvest Cornucopia moonOrange harvest hipPoses in the night sky Grateful

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