Dog daysdies caniculares the dog days are comingcan you feel the howl of starpower shifting in the galaxy? ready your skin!gather your shade!hide your secrets in tender petalssoon to wilt in adoration ofthe Great Dog whether we follow the stars or notthey follow us – gain & catch uptake nibbles of our heelsremind us where… Continue reading Poem 138 – Dog Days & The Joy of Editing
Poem 137 – What the coffee mug says
What the coffee mug says I fall asleep on the sofamy dress snake-twisting around my legsthese muscles much too muted to start a new day I give in to the cushionspull up the blanketthe sun opens her eyesas I close mine for a bit longerthe coffee cools in the rainbow mugwith the words be amazing… Continue reading Poem 137 – What the coffee mug says
Poem 136 – Half in Half Out & AWISC Release!
Half in Half out mind constipated with to dosstomach a bushel of hands squeezing tomato-sized worriessoul saddened by the man who flipped me the bird when I was drivingstill….the other birds chirp & knock & tweet & little laughters from the kids in their yards reach for my cheek plant kisseslike… Continue reading Poem 136 – Half in Half Out & AWISC Release!
VANESSA SHIELDS 