Poem 359 - Nod in the lulls between feasts & filmsgifts exchangedreceiving joy & full-bellylaughter, I see her Loss holds a candlebehind the treeshe is quietthought-fullher heart a foreston her sleeve we acknowledgeeach other witha nod & my heartcrawls up herleg, adds acluster of saplingsto her woodland Poem 360 - Desideratum the end is near… Continue reading Poem 359 & 360 – Nod & Desideratum
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Poem 317 – Around the Table
around the table we gathered felt our stories lifting lilting tilting into each other’s smiles inhaled the glory of common motivations inspirations that shape-shifted like the characters we attempted to contain embraced the soundtrack of fingertips on keyboards the orchestra of self-expression intersecting with trumpet-laughter jazz yellow daisies alive & listening petal pranced across the… Continue reading Poem 317 – Around the Table
Poe 274 – List of Things Needed for (Writing) Jury Duty
List of Things Needed for (Writing) Jury Duty PenGlassesYogurtFruit (chopped)Coffee (then tea)Comfortable clothingComfortable furniture (but not too comfortable)Time (if only in spurts but lengths are better)Quiet The mind open with a direct line to the heart
VANESSA SHIELDS 