Risk (?) at risk in the monotony of dark-morning caregivingache out of bed, watch the dogs pee, shuffle to the sofahalf-sleep snuggle, the light of the rising sun on my facea passing kiss, fill the water bowls, scoop, scrape dog foodcrouch and watch the dogs eat, kettle boil water, ready thefrench press, pour coffee grounds… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 28
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I Won!
Okay, so this is a blog post swaddled in manifestation. I just submitted a chapbook of poetry to the Rattle Chapbook Prize. *The deadline is tonight at midnight! Rattle is my favourite literary magazine. I've submitted to different contests and calls over the years, but this year I finally got my shi* together enough to… Continue reading I Won!
Poem 149 – baby born
baby born new birth explosionwind is wild celebrationnature speaks our love Thank you! Thank you everyone for the *amazing* birthday wishes for Jett and I! Your love, generosity and joy has overflowed into today...and tomorrow for sure! We are grateful for our family and friends. Love is real and true and beautiful! Thank you!
VANESSA SHIELDS 