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
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Book Tour Re-Cap – Ottawa & Sarnia
TOUR STOP - OTTAWA, ONTARIO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 I was giddy with excitement to be a part of the Tree Reading Series in Ottawa. It is one of Ontario's longest running poetry series - and golly, I was on the roster! The reading took place at a small but very cool gallery called Gallery… Continue reading Book Tour Re-Cap – Ottawa & Sarnia
Another stop on the old book tour – OTTAWA!
I am peeing a little with excitement to tell you that I'll be reading at the Tree Reading Series in Ottawa in October! I'm so excited! It's on my writer's bucket list to read at this series that has been around for many years, and has hosted loads of poets who I love and admire!… Continue reading Another stop on the old book tour – OTTAWA!
VANESSA SHIELDS 