Much Happening in the Air there is much happening in the air this morningblue jays throwing screamsrobins rolling rebuttals perhaps they converse about the coming heatcomplain about droning leaf blowers – the feather-shaking annoyance of themthey know very well that the wind is more than capable of making leaves dance whatever their grievance or gratefulnessit… Continue reading Poem 122 – Much Happening in the Air
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Poem 119 – Prayer Ode to the Book Launch
Prayer Ode to the Book Launch Oh celebration!of word-filled hourspulling meanings fromthe stars & makingmagic with cursive & type Oh justified jubilation!of the heart’s messagesmade miracle intoform & shape the scentof blood-inkcollected & boundfor hands & heartsto hold Oh electric magnificence!on the busy tech highwayjoin voices & faces intime & space to hear& see &… Continue reading Poem 119 – Prayer Ode to the Book Launch
Poem 118 – Getting Ready
Getting ready stitching myselfinto the quietbefore theperfect storm threaded withparadoxI’m a push down& lift up offear & hoperespectfully these hoursare lined withsurrenderher tendercloth anembrace I’ve gotNonna’sthimblea bowlfor myheart soonI’llbeReady TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! We're so close, friends! I've been a wobbly mess this week...but today, my focus is staying calm. Breathing through my worries… Continue reading Poem 118 – Getting Ready
VANESSA SHIELDS 