Poem 69 – Haiku for my future self on my next birthday

March 10, 2021 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

Haiku for my future self on my next birthday birthing continueswrinkles are Time’s poetryreflections matter This evening I have the first 'official' interview for 'thimbles'! I'm nervous! I will be interviewed by Adam from the Windsor Public Library for its 'book talk' series. The interview will air in April (I'll let you know when, of… Continue reading Poem 69 – Haiku for my future self on my next birthday

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Save the Date! Book Launch!

March 6, 2021March 14, 2021 Vanessa Shields3 Comments

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 29, 2021 and join me and special guest host Charis Cotter as we celebrate the launch of my new collection of poetry 'thimbles', published by Palimpsest Press. This is a virtual event that starts at 7:30pm. Zoom link will be available soon! This event will feature a reading, discussion,… Continue reading Save the Date! Book Launch!

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Poem 18 – The Work of Light & Book Launch Date Announced!

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

The Work of Light I sit cross-legged on the sofatuck a stick of selenite into the waistband of my polka-dot pajamasso it presses against my left lower back I close my eyeslay in a field of wildflowers &tall grasses like the man tells me The sky opensa column of white lighttornadoes over my body Heal my… Continue reading Poem 18 – The Work of Light & Book Launch Date Announced!