Hang over it all hangs overthe gratefulnessa fresh layer of skinthe elation electric hair-raising constant hum marrow made of joystem cells carryinglove like oxygenthis is a differentdose of alive sugar headachetemples pulsing with the pleasureof purpose ribs like bone clotheslineswith pinned up mouthssmiling & ripecheeks landing padsfor tear stormstouching downinterior quakesperfectly shiftingmy core complete heavinessa community quiltflung… Continue reading Poem 120 – Hang Over & GRAND THANKS!
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Poem 119 – Prayer Ode to the Book Launch
Prayer Ode to the Book Launch Oh celebration!of word-filled hourspulling meanings fromthe stars & makingmagic with cursive & type Oh justified jubilation!of the heart’s messagesmade miracle intoform & shape the scentof blood-inkcollected & boundfor hands & heartsto hold Oh electric magnificence!on the busy tech highwayjoin voices & faces intime & space to hear& see &… Continue reading Poem 119 – Prayer Ode to the Book Launch
Poem 118 – Getting Ready
Getting ready stitching myselfinto the quietbefore theperfect storm threaded withparadoxI’m a push down& lift up offear & hoperespectfully these hoursare lined withsurrenderher tendercloth anembrace I’ve gotNonna’sthimblea bowlfor myheart soonI’llbeReady TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! We're so close, friends! I've been a wobbly mess this week...but today, my focus is staying calm. Breathing through my worries… Continue reading Poem 118 – Getting Ready
Poem 117 – Two Sleeps ’till Cheesecake
Two Sleeps ‘till Cheesecake the comfort foods brings is realfrom the moment you know it’s coming… warm sourdough bread soaking up warm buttergreen grapes so crunchy your teeth smilehot fudge - the spoonful at the bottom of the bowlmelted ice cream bubbly & thina salty french fry to wipe up the sidescheesecake thick cold so… Continue reading Poem 117 – Two Sleeps ’till Cheesecake
VANESSA SHIELDS 