Today's poem was inspired by poets.org poem-a-day poem, In Exile by Bryher as well as Shawna Lemay's Transactions with Beauty post, Participating Joyfully in the Sorrows of the World. Please consider subscribing to both amazing offerings. They're free, and will soften your suffering. After ‘In Exile’ by Bryher and what of the painter who puts… Continue reading POEM A DAY- February 7
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POEM A DAY – February 5
Our Task Today, At Least Once For M, with peaceful praise to Bhikkhu Paññakāra At least once, put your hand on your heart, and your other hand over that so both hands feel the pounding of life within you. At least once, stop time by joining it in the sacred thumps of the powerful, peaceful… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 5
POEM A DAY – January 27
Colour Poem with Haiku The garbage truck is painted deep burgundy and soft yellowThe garbage man’s coat is neon orange and the garbage bins are navy blue The snow is look-at-me milk nestling up the grey-brown bark of the maple treeThe sky is tri-coloured wool: quiet pink hopeful bisque clean ocean I am coffee contemplativePeriwinkle… Continue reading POEM A DAY – January 27
POEM A DAY – January 25
I've been thinking about relationship, dear reader. I've been thinking about what motivates me to keep creating. I've been thinking about the root of my writing dreams...no matter the shape or size of these writing dreams, you are in them as readers. So as I continue to write, as I continue to choose different modes… Continue reading POEM A DAY – January 25
VANESSA SHIELDS 