The Blind Man Loves Anais By Vanessa Shields Dessa is green apple: crispy bitter sweet Charlie is brown bark: rough soily natural Anais is blue water: wide flowing changing He is in love with Anais having caressed her skin with the eyes of his fingers (that she so generously offered without hesitation) skin… Continue reading The Blind Man Loves Anais
Mass Observation – Let The 2020 Archive Begin?
This is why reading is soooo very important - it enlightens us in ways that are necessary for our ability to remember. Last night, I started reading 'The Chilbury Ladies' Choir' by Jennifer Ryan. It's a story about the reformation of a choir in small town England during World War II. (It's much more, but… Continue reading Mass Observation – Let The 2020 Archive Begin?
A Nice Little Win!
A wonderful email to open on a cloudy Wednesday morning: The winner of Penable's 2 poetry competition is.... Vanessa Shields!! Victoria Abah said, 'She brought the poem to life. Love the use of the mermaid and the description of crisp cold water. I know that feeling all too well.' Congratulations Vanessa! Here is what she… Continue reading A Nice Little Win!
VANESSA SHIELDS 