Something to learn from this for Alice Slut, she called herCover up, she hissedShe threatened tosick the boys on herfor wanting attention How does a motherrespond to these daggers?Her breast tenderly feedingher freshborn son in theshade of maples tighteningtheir roots in anger – whatcould she do vulnerable, scared, enragedutterly protective & pure?This blight in a… Continue reading Poem 196 – Something to learn from this
Poem 195 – Prayer for Opening Day
Prayer for Opening Day please bless this spacewith joy and graceas we gather to write & readlet us build community& blossom our special seed in little nooks filled with books& crannies filled with treatslet laughter paint the wallswith love & friendly greets this open house isfor our souls to play& learn & growlet inspiration burstour… Continue reading Poem 195 – Prayer for Opening Day
Poem 194 – Elegy for the Morning
Elegy for the Morning Oh humid-heavy hoursFrothing off dawn’s rounded cheekI gave in to more dreams& awoke feeling weak Too delicate to bless yourEntrance with my heartTo put to page my devotionIn such poetic art Before I could admire yourDazzling morning’s graceI rushed to dress &Leave my humble place Into the ruddy hours ten to… Continue reading Poem 194 – Elegy for the Morning
VANESSA SHIELDS 