The THIS of It - for Nic the vastnesses of exchangethat ventilate – the sliced open hole in the bleeding trachea of life the THIS beyond the language that gives it life in the deep deepnesses of nowthat suture this love on your everything. THIS. your story shared [THIS] your naked ode [THIS] here in… Continue reading Poem 264 – The THIS of it
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Poem 139 – occupation
occupation it is migratorythe curiositytucking under a lymph nodecamping in a shoulder bladeclimbing a femurbut when it unpacksright down to its delicateswrites a rent chequebuys groceriesit removes its skin & shows itstrue self: sadness with bulging eyes for weepinghands oversized like porcelain pasta bowlsfilled with unanswered questionshow did this happen?how long will it last? do you… Continue reading Poem 139 – occupation
Poem 132 – Even when
Even when Even when you have everything you need the voice turns to hand & holdinga dull kitchen knife – like the one you use to sshhhllllttt open the Amazon box – cuts you wide then points inside to that writhing worm of envy slick & shiny teeth biting at the cold air wall of… Continue reading Poem 132 – Even when
Poem 120 – Hang Over & GRAND THANKS!
Hang over it all hangs overthe gratefulnessa fresh layer of skinthe elation electric hair-raising constant hum marrow made of joystem cells carryinglove like oxygenthis is a differentdose of alive sugar headachetemples pulsing with the pleasureof purpose ribs like bone clotheslineswith pinned up mouthssmiling & ripecheeks landing padsfor tear stormstouching downinterior quakesperfectly shiftingmy core complete heavinessa community quiltflung… Continue reading Poem 120 – Hang Over & GRAND THANKS!
VANESSA SHIELDS 