sometimes we don’t see the end I mean, how could we?eyes filtered with shades of redmuscles jazz-handingskin zinging from touches that move dreams into concretefutures: marriage, house, babythe inevitability of hardshipslaughable because love because in love everythingis possible except the endand this is not a denial of deathbecause love cradles death a lullaby of knowing…… Continue reading POEM A DAY – July 27
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POEM A DAY – July 9
Walking the Puppy Haiku leaf skitters on asphaltlanky legs airborne, full attackmust protect mother
POEM A DAY – July 2 & Launch Gallery
Youth in West-End Summer, 1990s I remember summer heat rising like invisible smokelatching on my skin as I walked four blocks to Atkinsonpool for lessons. I remember moisture chaffingmy thighs, wicking in my crotch, blue-one-piece-bathingsuit discomfort, polyester pressure. I remember the concretedeck, rough under my knees as I leaned over a half-nakedboy pretending to be… Continue reading POEM A DAY – July 2 & Launch Gallery
VANESSA SHIELDS 