Category: Poetry
See my favorite poetry pieces from my poetry blog. For more of it, visit http://ShellVeraPoetry.wordpress.com
New Book Release Alert: “What is Another Word for Intimacy?” by Amanda Baker
Amanda Baker has published yet another page-turner that will have you reading through and connecting with emotions, people, and more as you breathe in her poetry and consider what intimacy looks like to you. This is my review of her latest book release, “What is Another Word for Intimacy?”
Poetry Reading: When I Stopped Remembering Tomorrow
A poetry reading of the title poem from my 2020 book, “When I Stopped Remembering Tomorrow.”
Poetry: Waiting for You
Sharing a poem I wrote while playing around with basketball and space terms in December 2021.
Poetry: Words that Cut Deep (After “Stumble” by Amanda Baker)
An after poem inspired by Amanda Baker. Going back to my childhood and 20s, I wrote from a place of remembering and forgiveness.
Letter To a Younger Me
I started reflecting upon what I’d say to my younger self. This post is the result.
Poetry: A Thousand Ways to Skip (After Amanda Baker)
An after I wrote based upon a poem from Amanda Baker.
Poetry: Standing On My Tippy Toes – Reading
A video with me reading “Standing On My Tippy Toes” from “When I Stopped Remembering Tomorrow”, which I published in 2020.
Poetry / Prose: What Do You Do?
Another poem from the archives. This one takes us back to my teens. I was in a girls’ home when I wrote this one back in the last 90s and my mindset is clearly one of someone who has given up. For some, there may need to be a trigger warning, as this is a bit dark. It’s asking questions that come into teen minds more than we like to admit.
Poetry: See Me
Originally a blog post I wrote in 2016, “See Me” became my first spoken word poem and one of my favorite pieces from “When I Stopped Remembering Tomorrow” my poetry and reflection book about not scripting life. It’s long and it’s a wild trip inside my life, but if you allow it to speak to you, my pain and healing can become your freedom too.
Poetry: The Thoughts Between the Pillows (After Colin Tan)
An “After” of Colin Tan’s “Reflection” poem.
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