Honey a man stands in front of the shelveslined with nut spreads and honeysis short beard is honey-blondtattoos art his forearmshe doesn’t see me behind himI eye the honeys, waithe caresses a bottle, tilts his headhis contemplation is deep, thick honeyhe reaches for a top-shelf glass bottlegolden honey hued red from the tinted glasshe reads… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 20
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POEM A DAY – February 18
Two Nights in Ottawa 1.I went alone to an old film theatre.It was on a slight hill, marquis shininglike a goddess. I can’t remember whatfilm I watched, but I remember feelingthe post-movie joyful bloat in my belly:popcorn, soda, sugar zinging in waves,the knowing of loving art deeply. I hadto walk back to my sister’s apartment.I… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 18
POEM A DAY – February 15
Haikube Erotic Poem fathom herin liquidsoft damp places promise I used my Love Haikubes to create an erotic poem! Yesterday's Erotic Writing Retreat was spectacular! Triple X thank you to Cassie for being the sexiest and superb-est co-facilitator! And a thousand soft kisses to each of the writers who shared the sacred, sexy, sensual space… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 15
VANESSA SHIELDS 