Grand disaster learning how to fold into thespaces between words isthe deconstruction of ego I put on my pretty yellow dresswith the white stripes & spaghetti strapsready for the heat of undoingthese shoulders hold heaps of thoughtsas constant as the sun I want to eat the darkness between the rays where I’m going it’s all… Continue reading Poem 104 – Grand disaster & Thimbles Updates
Tag: Poets & Writers
Letter Published in Poets & Writers Magazine! *She cries*
And then I got today's mail. Oh yes, sweet joy! The new edition of Poets & Writers Magazine. I love this magazine. It moves me in ways that only it can. I wanted to tell the editors this, so I wrote them a letter. And they published it! In a high-lighted box! Holy smokes -… Continue reading Letter Published in Poets & Writers Magazine! *She cries*
Brick Books Celebrates Canadian Poetry – The Importance of Reading Poetry
This year to celebrate it's 40th anniversary, Brick Books put out a request for writers to send in write-ups about poets who inspire, evoke and write great poetry. Of course, I heeded the call and sent in a few write-ups. The first write-up is published on the Brick Books website now - and how timely,… Continue reading Brick Books Celebrates Canadian Poetry – The Importance of Reading Poetry
VANESSA SHIELDS, writer 