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POEM A DAY – April 30

April 30, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Today is Poem In Your Pocket Day! Who knew?! Here's a little poem that should fit in any pocket: purse, pants, pyjamas! Witnessing Her  defeat lives in the braina logical lineation an A-frame cottageprecise, sharp, protected integrity lives in the hearta confluence of chaosa tumultuous oceanrapid, intuitive, protected out of what will you make your next canoe? what… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 30

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POEM A DAY – April 29

April 29, 2026 Vanessa Shields4 Comments

Everyday, The Leavings I watch my boysleave take care of each otherI bellow andbelow my heartin the thrumming shadowsa feather of sorrowloosens lifts leapsoff my tongue out my mouthinto the biting spring wind

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POEM A DAY – April 2

April 2, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Today's piece is long....after a long journal about the pink full moon and an oracle card pull and fours hours of sleep in a row (!) and a watching the Artemis II blast off into space. This is all real. Miraculous Medal“Those are the graces for which people forget to ask”…said Mary (Mother of Jesus)… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 2

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