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POEM A DAY – July 9

July 9, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Schedule the Rest Day I’ve done it!I do declarethat this Sundayis a rest day! I will readI will sleepI will slackI will snack float undera sky of pink fluffmimosa flower dreamslather in the perfume of full day do-nothingsbecause sweet goddessI want a not-bummer summerand the book I’m reading is so good and my bikinifits just… Continue reading POEM A DAY – July 9

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POEM A DAY – July 9

July 8, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

Walking the Puppy Haiku leaf skitters on asphaltlanky legs airborne, full attackmust protect mother

On Writing

POEM A DAY – July 7

July 7, 2026 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

The emails I get in my inbox are outrageous.... unless they aren't?! Brené, is this real?! Brené Brown Sent Me An Email so I got this email from Brenételling me she likes what I have to say she invited me to be on her show‘cause I’m a leader who’s in the know a writer I… Continue reading POEM A DAY – July 7

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