Tending I’ve spent the morning with BrigidGoddess of creativity, poetry, healingand the life-giving force of the flame.We slow-burned under the heat ofthis tremendous sun, scream-shiningon the back of my neck like a kissfrom Nonna, who I can feel crossingthe veil at this midpoint betweenWinter and Spring. It’s tending time.The weight of January is complete.The drudgery… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 1
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Poem 296 – Flow & Ebb
Flow & Ebb when the words don’t flow together let them stay separated when the belly inhales & holds the breath& keeps holdingit will eventually exhale the itch in my left forearm is deepa trench of fire tunnelling toward my fingertipsmuscles make music in their own sounds they’re confusing – all the feelingsthe sifting through… Continue reading Poem 296 – Flow & Ebb
VANESSA SHIELDS 