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 16
Hi! My apologies for yesterday's triple-try post debacle. I have no idea why the image was not showing up nor why the spacing was a mess! It looked fine both in the preview and on my site. ! I hope that today's post is fine! The Morning After She said: what just happened? My hand… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 16
NEW COVER REVEAL & BOOK LAUNCH DETAILS!
IT'S IN THE PROOF! Indeed, is it ever in the proof! So, I excitedly opened the package from the printer which included a proof (a single, printed copy of the book for one final look-through before printing many more copies) of We the Mourners. I had a great WAH WAH. The cover looked downright awful.… Continue reading NEW COVER REVEAL & BOOK LAUNCH DETAILS!
VANESSA SHIELDS 