The Work of Light I sit cross-legged on the sofatuck a stick of selenite into the waistband of my polka-dot pajamasso it presses against my left lower back I close my eyeslay in a field of wildflowers &tall grasses like the man tells me The sky opensa column of white lighttornadoes over my body Heal my… Continue reading Poem 18 – The Work of Light & Book Launch Date Announced!
Poem 17 – Task
Task TodayBetween the Laundry & cookingOver the paperwork & Under the footsteps I will contemplate the stars *FREE* Virtual Poetry Workshop - Spots still open but filling up quickly! Please join me for a three-hour poetry workshop: Intro to Poetry: The Past, The Present, The Power! When: Saturday, February 20, 2021 - 10am -1pm Where:… Continue reading Poem 17 – Task
Poem 16 – Before The Book Is Born Part I
Before The Book Is Born - Part I in a straightjacketmy soul treadsback & forthdiagonal & circularpaths eroding thefloor of my Belonging she bangs her headagainst steel wool wallswon’t eatwon’t drink can’t sleepfor the lunatic lyricsmean melodies tothe Songs of Fearceaseless in the spacelike poison I do not belongcarved in a cornerfrom before Love watches waits Linda… Continue reading Poem 16 – Before The Book Is Born Part I
VANESSA SHIELDS 