Youth in West-End Summer, 1990s I remember summer heat rising like invisible smokelatching on my skin as I walked four blocks to Atkinsonpool for lessons. I remember moisture chaffingmy thighs, wicking in my crotch, blue-one-piece-bathingsuit discomfort, polyester pressure. I remember the concretedeck, rough under my knees as I leaned over a half-nakedboy pretending to be… Continue reading POEM A DAY – July 2 & Launch Gallery
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POEM A DAY – June 30
Day After Book Launch (breaking the rules) Haiku she hears the trees fallingin the forest, we are the treeswe fell in love Friends...mourners...lovers! I am overwhelmed with love and magic and the power of profound connection. Last night's launch was a spectacular event involving over forty strong bodies, forty open hearts, forty beautiful minds...and I… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 30
POEM A DAY – June 29
Fullest… strawberry capricorn moonmighty in the blue-summer skyholding light with the burning sun two lights full-ing, and the flowerskeep arriving to press in the pagesof my heart. I am overwhelmed. what is fuller than full?our love for each otherour hearts thismomentousday WE HAVE ARRIVED!!! I'm so excited and tummy-rumbled to share this book with you!… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 29
VANESSA SHIELDS 