Poem 117 – Two Sleeps ’till Cheesecake

April 27, 2021 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

Two Sleeps ‘till Cheesecake the comfort foods brings is realfrom the moment you know it’s coming… warm sourdough bread soaking up warm buttergreen grapes so crunchy your teeth smilehot fudge - the spoonful at the bottom of the bowlmelted ice cream bubbly & thina salty french fry to wipe up the sidescheesecake thick cold so… Continue reading Poem 117 – Two Sleeps ’till Cheesecake

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Poem 69 – Haiku for my future self on my next birthday

March 10, 2021 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

Haiku for my future self on my next birthday birthing continueswrinkles are Time’s poetryreflections matter This evening I have the first 'official' interview for 'thimbles'! I'm nervous! I will be interviewed by Adam from the Windsor Public Library for its 'book talk' series. The interview will air in April (I'll let you know when, of… Continue reading Poem 69 – Haiku for my future self on my next birthday

Harvest Poetry Reading This Wednesday!

October 23, 2017 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

Please join us for a Harvest Poetry reading at Riverside Pie Cafe in Riverside Windsor! Featuring Peter Hrastovec, Deb Okun Hill, Phillip Crymble and me! We will gather in the warmth of the pie cafe - fill your belly with delicious food and your soul with delicious poetry! This is a free event. Parking is… Continue reading Harvest Poetry Reading This Wednesday!

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Reviews – Oh How They Matter!

October 23, 2016 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

I've mentioned this on many occasions, and I shall continue to do so! It is so important that we share our support through clicking on those stars and/or writing a few words in review about each other's books on platforms such as Amazon, Indigo, and Goodreads. If you can purchase a book online, then you… Continue reading Reviews – Oh How They Matter!