Today is Poem In Your Pocket Day! Who knew?! Here's a little poem that should fit in any pocket: purse, pants, pyjamas! Witnessing Her defeat lives in the braina logical lineation an A-frame cottageprecise, sharp, protected integrity lives in the hearta confluence of chaosa tumultuous oceanrapid, intuitive, protected out of what will you make your next canoe? what… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 30
POEM A DAY – April 29
Everyday, The Leavings I watch my boysleave take care of each otherI bellow andbelow my heartin the thrumming shadowsa feather of sorrowloosens lifts leapsoff my tongue out my mouthinto the biting spring wind
POEM A DAY – April 28
Risk (?) at risk in the monotony of dark-morning caregivingache out of bed, watch the dogs pee, shuffle to the sofahalf-sleep snuggle, the light of the rising sun on my facea passing kiss, fill the water bowls, scoop, scrape dog foodcrouch and watch the dogs eat, kettle boil water, ready thefrench press, pour coffee grounds… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 28
VANESSA SHIELDS 