The Morel of the Story the black morel foraging trifecta:moisturetemperaturetrees & I reckon a spring-sproutingdouse of luck is necessary too& keeping your eyes ground-ward& your hope skyward your brain will feel awkwardwhen it registers the fungiclearly a very long lost cousinof its gooey-folded form C tells me you have to cleanthem well, they’re filled withbugs:… Continue reading POEM A DAY – May 2
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POEM A DAY – April 29
Everyday, The Leavings I watch my boysleave take care of each otherI bellow andbelow my heartin the thrumming shadowsa feather of sorrowloosens lifts leapsoff my tongue out my mouthinto the biting spring wind
POEM A DAY – April 27
It’s Time The plastic dollar store basket I keep my underwear in is overflowing, overstuffed with various sets of six styles of underwear purchased to support my wavering waist, period-puffed and peri-menopausal. The Hanes in bright hues, polka-dotted and pretty lose the elasticity and bottom-sag by 4pm. The costco brand earth tones are too big,… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 27
VANESSA SHIELDS 