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VANESSA SHIELDS

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On Writing

POEM A DAY – June 30

June 30, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Day After Book Launch (breaking the rules) Haiku she hears the trees fallingin the forest, we are the treeswe fell in love Friends...mourners...lovers! I am overwhelmed with love and magic and the power of profound connection. Last night's launch was a spectacular event involving over forty strong bodies, forty open hearts, forty beautiful minds...and I… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 30

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POEM A DAY – June 29

June 29, 2026 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

Fullest… strawberry capricorn moonmighty in the blue-summer skyholding light with the burning sun two lights full-ing, and the flowerskeep arriving to press in the pagesof my heart. I am overwhelmed. what is fuller than full?our love for each otherour hearts thismomentousday WE HAVE ARRIVED!!! I'm so excited and tummy-rumbled to share this book with you!… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 29

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POEM A DAY – June 28

June 28, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Sunday Haiku orchid petals wiltshy dreams confused by the sunturn pot toward moon TOMORROW IS THE LAUNCH!!!!

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