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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POEM A DAY – February 22
Nonna watches me from the AlpiniBlack and white photo, circa 1953 I colour hearts on the calendar daystime passes in smitten pinklove shapes under moon phasesmimosa yellow, glaucous blueI’ve been waxing for a week now yesterday morning was for poetryD held her gorgeous face in her perfect hands:It’s so hard! It’s so hard to write… Continue reading POEM A DAY – February 22
Holiday Time
I have no idea what day of the week it is. I know the number, 26, but I don't know what day it is because my body has lost all feelings in this regard. You too? It's sooo bizarre! I mean, if I feel any day in my body it's Saturday. One loooong Saturday. I… Continue reading Holiday Time
VANESSA SHIELDS 