The Tower, Her Insistence When I was stepping inside the skeleton spineof the Eiffel Tower, I was avoiding touchingthe sturdy metal railings, avoiding inhalingthe musk of the man ahead of me, avoidinglooking down as my thrumming legs liftedme closer to the sky. I felt in a cage. Completely embraced bya structure that could never know… Continue reading Poem 173 – The Tower, Her Insistence
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Poem 170 – laughter
Laughter Awoke with laughter burrowing my breathBody shaking from dreamland touching the morning The aches of mRNA finally dissipatingOpening space in my marrow for an overflow of joy What was so funny?I could barely spit out words Between snivels & snortsA baggy dressA head rest In a theatreOn a ship Oh what dreams do tellThat… Continue reading Poem 170 – laughter
Poem 169 – Because we need this
Because we need this. Hey, youLook at me.Look into my eyes.I mean it –Stop what you’re doing,Come close,Look into my eyes.Give me your hands,I want to feel your grasp.I will not let go.Keep looking into my eyes. You.I love you.I love you so fu**ing much.Okay?
VANESSA SHIELDS 