so ● he ● li (so | hey | lie) soul heart lighttrifecta convergence -here- where ribs bridge& breasts brave -here- the sacristy ofthis church bodywhere hands join In devotion -here- exclaim!so ● he ● li here in mehere in you all together now!so ● he ● liso ● he ● liso ● he ● li *FREE*… Continue reading Poem 26 – so ● he ● li
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Poem 25 – Proceed
Proceed Pull up your sweatsRub one out (turn off the camera first)Open the windowsCall your soulEat well and exerciseEmbrace the dawnDance dance dance
Poem 24 – Amaryllis III
Amaryllis III I butterfly kiss the wrinkles inher petal wilts trail whispers down her strong slenderstem thank you I breathetor showing me howto age with grace how to lift my chinto night with the same dedication as to the day her sepalslike fingerspoint north south eastwest – a guide onhow to gaze how to embracethe relief ofletting gotrusting in the cycle that is thriving in all stages… Continue reading Poem 24 – Amaryllis III
Poem 23 – On the Benefits of Procrastination
On the Benefits of Procrastination More sleepDusted garbage pail lidsMounds of dog hair vacuumedDishes washedBooks shelvedClothes put awayEmpty laundry basketsAnimals brushedFriends helpedBed madeAn orgasmBed re-madeMind clearedThis poem
VANESSA SHIELDS 