Today's poem was born from this prompt: use the word hippopotamus in a poem. I had some fun with it...and if you're interested in the sexy bits...look below for an erotic writing opportunity! Language Arts III: Hip pop o t am us (he holds my) hip(s)pop(s) (his) o o o(rgasm)(u)t(erus) (bound)(afternoon delight) (I) am (a… Continue reading POEM A DAY – January 16
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POEM A DAY – January 15
Thursday thriced. We are smack-dab in the centre of this dreary, daring month. Last night, I got a visit...I hope you get a visit too! The Part That Says I’m Effing Incredible She comes at me ecstatic (oh yes, she’s a woman:big-boned, mountain-backed, top lip thin and lightly mustached)screaming curses, a chorus of accolades swarmed… Continue reading POEM A DAY – January 15
POEM A DAY – January 14
Good morning lovelies! Today's poem is a three-fer! It is in response to a found poem (or found poetry book, in this case) written in the form of an abecedarian poem that is also an acrostic poem. I wrote this piece last year during a poetry marathon wherein myself and Cassie Caverhill wrote 12 poems… Continue reading POEM A DAY – January 14
POEM A DAY – January 13
Today's poem is inspired by a line in another poem: Through Her Discipline of Kindness by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer. In December, I sent Rosemerry an email asking her if it would be okay to pull inspiration from her daily poems if the creative need arises. She responded enthusiastically with a 'yes'! I get a few… Continue reading POEM A DAY – January 13
VANESSA SHIELDS 