Youth in West-End Summer, 1990s I remember summer heat rising like invisible smokelatching on my skin as I walked four blocks to Atkinsonpool for lessons. I remember moisture chaffingmy thighs, wicking in my crotch, blue-one-piece-bathingsuit discomfort, polyester pressure. I remember the concretedeck, rough under my knees as I leaned over a half-nakedboy pretending to be… Continue reading POEM A DAY – July 2 & Launch Gallery
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POEM A DAY – June 30
Day After Book Launch (breaking the rules) Haiku she hears the trees fallingin the forest, we are the treeswe fell in love Friends...mourners...lovers! I am overwhelmed with love and magic and the power of profound connection. Last night's launch was a spectacular event involving over forty strong bodies, forty open hearts, forty beautiful minds...and I… Continue reading POEM A DAY – June 30
POEM A DAY – April 28
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
VANESSA SHIELDS 