November Leaves, for Emmy Really, it’s not up to leaves alone to fallit is a collective agreement by November life becomes aboutwhat to hold onto & how life becomes a story of precision maintenancein preparation for an ultimate letting goan understanding of the shift into a quietdeeper existence for a time & so leaves do… Continue reading Poem 321 – November Leaves
Special Guest Writer Richard Scarsbrook! Author of ‘The Troupers’
Richard Scarsbrook's newest novel, The Troupers (Cormorant Books) I met Richard Scarsbrook through BookFest Windsor many moons ago. He was a guest speaker for the youth writing contest winners at their award event. We connected before the event so I could get to know him a bit and introduce him to the kids, nervous and… Continue reading Special Guest Writer Richard Scarsbrook! Author of ‘The Troupers’
Poem 320 – Meet Me – An Ode to Holiday Hims
Meet me - An Ode To Holiday Hims in St. Louis, Seattle, LA, Manhattan or England – I’ll fly around the globe for this:fill my dance card with names George BaileyBob WallacePhil DavisClark GriswaldEverett StoneChris (The Transvestite)John McClaneEdward Scissorhands (carefully)Joe Fox/Sam Baldwin (two birds, one dance)Jack FrostMr. Grinch (after his heart grew three sizes larger)… Continue reading Poem 320 – Meet Me – An Ode to Holiday Hims
Poem 319 – Longlist – Erasure Poetry
Longlist - Erasure poetry message - Literary reply > com > shield dear vanessayou are receiving because you unveiled the morningand you view the writers who are running the winner isn’t on the list this yearwe hope that you keep in mind thatreaders change sofeel free to visit books for inspiration your writing can connect… Continue reading Poem 319 – Longlist – Erasure Poetry
VANESSA SHIELDS 