Over summer I have been mulling over what I want Poetry Shelf to do in 2022. I want it to be a connection hub for readers, performers and writers. A place to share poetry we create and poetry we love. A place of reviews, interviews, audio, videos, ideas, features. A regular noticeboard. Whatever takes my fancy.
With the world beyond my rural backdoor feeling crazier and more threatening, I am compelled to get both my blogs up and running as soon as possible. We need the media critiquing the madness and mayhem, but we also need balm, beauty and delight for ears and eyes, hearts and minds.
However, this year is slightly different for me as I have a serious health issue. Doing my blogs and writing books gives me energy and heart. I love doing Poetry Shelf and Poetry Box. I love the way it brings us together. I love the way it runs on a currency of kindness and good will. Delights in words and what they can do.
This year I may not answer your emails, I may or may not review your book, I may not answer the phone. At times there may be radio silence. I definitely won’t be venturing out-into the world because it is just too risky. But Poetry Shelf is a way of forging vital connections beyond the kitchen and garden.
Thanks!
May your days gleam with poetry.
Ngā mihi nui
Paula x
NZ Poetry Shelf 
Dear Paula
We appreciate all you have done and all you continue to do, but you must look after yourself. You are very special. So please take care.
Love, ila
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Thankyou. Love the idea. Keep safe and well x ________________________________
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Sorry to hear about your health and the deterioration of the way things are beyond, but happy you have this way to connect and share and be. ✨🌸
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I’m delighted to see your poetry blog begin a new year! May it bring you (and us) health, happiness, and a busload of iambic pentameters…
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Thank you Paula for all your hard work.
Haere pai / journey well
Noho ora mai / dwell well
Tokorima Taihuringa.
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