Parachute that’s what the gym teacher called it. (remember gym teachers?)that huge, round, multi-coloured wind-breaker material-edcircle that was stuffed into the bottom of the floor hockey stickcylinder in the equipment room (remember equipment rooms?).we were instructed to get in a circle as the teacher carriedthe lump of flimsy colours to the centre, then dropped it.(a… Continue reading POEM A DAY – September 2 & Creativity Cavern Fall Forum!
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POEM A DAY – April 8
Elementary School in April When I am Nine the daffodils stand like 1950s girls against a greenwall at a dance, arms swaying, hair coiffed, lips puckered in wait. they are everywhere. in front gardens i walk past on the six blocks to school, lunch bucket gripped in my coldhand. backpack heavy with anxiety and books. my kneesnumb… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 8
VANESSA SHIELDS 