This poem is inspired by Shawna Lemay's Transactions With Beauty birthday post (HAPPY BLOGGING BIRTHDAY, SHAWNA!) and The Farewitch of Foxe Holler by Ellen Pauley Goff Angel Food Cake Zia R’s signature dessertis Angel Food Cake(from a box, but still holy)& each holiday & birthdaycelebration is marked withthis feather-weight delectable Zia R bakes the cake… Continue reading POEM A DAY – August 28
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POEM A DAY – May 26
outside climbs in robin chatterwind flaresquirrel scamper the raspberry lemon cakeslice on the window ledgewarms in the shade C sent me an articleto read about goldenshadow & I realize that it is envy climbingout of my stomach –a determined wasp not jealousythe distinction sitson the window ledge a crumpled napkinwith a dog hair tuckedin a… Continue reading POEM A DAY – May 26
POEM A DAY – February 10
Before I fell asleep last night, we were watching Dune. And before that, the leftover brownie's from Super Bowl were chanting my name. And before that, my left forearm was tingling. And before that we were talking about parties. Turns out my subconscious gathered all this information and created a dream narrative for me! Except… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 10
VANESSA SHIELDS 