Last night, we started the first of our six-week poetry feedback class. Clearly our sharing infiltrated my dreams...with thanks to Erika, Krithica, Mariette, Robyn, Janet and Cassie. After Poetry Class, Last Night’s Dream iridescent-skinned bugs with wings and pinchersbite my calf, distracting me from Tom Cruise’s lips. the tight pain cue me to more danger:… Continue reading POEM A DAY – March 6
Tag: Tom Cruise
POEM A DAY – January 24
I can't be the only one who has award acceptance speeches pretty much read to go! This one will not be the last...! My Oscar Acceptance Speech for Best Original Screenplay Oh my goddess! Oh my..I can’t breathe. Where’s the bathroom? I’m gonna…no don’t say that out loud Vanessa. Oh my Tom Cruise! Please, please… Continue reading POEM A DAY – January 24
ALL THE THINGS
Each day is a list to climb. Mostly mountainous. Time is full...and so is my brain and my belly and my dreams. I stop working on the computer and take a walk to get out of my head and fingertips...to engage my legs and skin in an activity with nature. I fall into bed sometimes… Continue reading ALL THE THINGS
Poem 235 – P.S. What is Tom Cruise Doing Right Now?
P.S. What is Tom Cruise Doing Right Now? It’s a postscript I’ve been writing for decadesbeneath my ‘love always’ & signature, thewondering ribbon bow of last thought inmy journal entries – What is Tom Cruisedoing right now? It’s a nod to childhoodfantasy, a pan-flash of curiosity about adifferent life path, a nostalgic air kiss tothe… Continue reading Poem 235 – P.S. What is Tom Cruise Doing Right Now?
VANESSA SHIELDS 