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VANESSA SHIELDS

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On Writing

Poem 30 – Important Questions I

January 30, 2021 Vanessa Shields3 Comments

Important Questions I Can you get me a towel?Where are you going? When will you be back?Can you make dinner?Is there chocolate cake?What is your biggest fear?What are the test results?Do you have any allergies?Is this your first time?What is your name?Do you have a condom?Where did you get your mask?Have you been there before?What time… Continue reading Poem 30 – Important Questions I

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Poem 29 – Golden

January 29, 2021 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

Golden friday morning  s l i d einto the wet mouth of trumpet jazzclose my eyesblow a kiss to the smooth blue skynod to the sun shining her golden best feel my heart D    R       I        Pto my hipfor today’sride

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Poem 28 – What I Should Have Done…

January 28, 2021 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

What I Should Have Done When I Shook Hands With Sydney Pollack When I shook hands with Sydney Pollack, I didn’t know how much I loved him.He was dressed like a cowboy when everyone else was dressed in their filmfest best. His grip was firm but welcoming. He looked me in my eyes and his… Continue reading Poem 28 – What I Should Have Done…

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