"Just sit there right now Don't do a thing Just rest. For your separating from God, From love, Is the hardest work In this World. Let me bring you trays of food And something That you like to Drink. You can use my soft words As a cushion For your Head." (The Gift, pg. 183)… Continue reading Power of Poetry and Rest – Hafiz
Mitch Albom and I
I have a story about Mitch Albom. When I was in OAC Writer's Craft, I had an amazing English teacher, Mr. W. One of his assignments was for us to choose a writer whose work we loved, admired and aspired to learn from - and write in the style of this writer for our assignment.… Continue reading Mitch Albom and I
Hello Gorgeous!
Welcome to my new and improved website! Thank you for sticking with me all these years - I started blogging in 2012! I appreciate your friendship and commitment! So, things around here will look a little different...and there are some posts that will have lost their links and images in the 'move'...but the words are… Continue reading Hello Gorgeous!
VANESSA SHIELDS 