Each day is a list to climb. Mostly mountainous. Time is full...and so is my brain and my belly and my dreams. I stop working on the computer and take a walk to get out of my head and fingertips...to engage my legs and skin in an activity with nature. I fall into bed sometimes… Continue reading ALL THE THINGS
Tag: Poetry
First Poem, First Week – Life of a Poet Laureate!
Let's begin with the poem... What a week... On Monday, May 9th, 2022 at about 4:45pm, the news of my new role as Poet Laureate became official. By 5pm, my socials were on fire as was my inbox. I couldn't keep up with the incoming messages of joy and congratulations! (This is not my ego… Continue reading First Poem, First Week – Life of a Poet Laureate!
A Week of Literary Bliss!
Two Book Launches, a class, a workshop and an interview! Hello friends! It's been a few days since my last post...took a little break to rest and reflect and to begin getting back into things that the dragging-on-of-winter was making difficult! But I'm feeling good in body, mind and spirit. The warm temperatures, chatty birds,… Continue reading A Week of Literary Bliss!
VANESSA SHIELDS 