A lot of people have asked me for a recording of this piece so with the recent launch of The Artemis II I thought it might be timely.

I’ve always been fascinated by space. That we have travelled there is an astonishing achievement, but some of the history about how mankind got their is troubling.

When I learned the story of Laika I was in true disbelief. The Stray is my lament for her.

I wanted to write something that perhaps bolsters our spirits while recognizing the new challenges that are upon us. So the poem of the month is called Interesting Times. Purchasing this poem allows you to support me directly and that support is always deeply appreciated. I don't know what the future of touring is going to look like these next few years. As the price of everything goes up it gets harder for the arts to thrive. I'm blessed to have all of you beautiful darlings.

For the sons and daughters who are missing their moms as much as I am I can only say how lucky we are to experience the depth of love each time we think of them. To honour that there is a bonus poem this month. I recently performed this collaboration with my friend Dan Mangan. A shared piece called Move Pen Move / Tragic Turn Of Events. If you haven’t had a chance to check out Dan’s music before I highly recommend doing so. He’s easily one of my favourite song writers in addition to being a great friend and all around fantastic human being. This version was recorded live at The Dream Cafe during one of his shows last week.

    I felt like sharing something for Valentines Day. I think sometimes the hardest person to love is yourself so I wrote something about doing that. The piece is based on something I wrote when I was in school. I've definitely had to rewrite the original poem as it was embarrassingly angst, but there was a line that stood out. Those who've watched my TED talk are likely familiar with the words "I will love myself despite the ease with which I lean toward the opposite." 

        I think Valentines can get us feeling down if we're going solo, but too often we put greater pressure on ourselves by thinking we can't be whole or complete by ourselves. For your consideration I offer this reflection called Lean Toward the Opposite. It's a longer piece than a lot of my recent ones. 

        As always your support is deeply appreciated. Thanks for caring about me ❤️ Wishing you all a delicious day bursting with a grand affection that ebbs back and forth between you and the ones you love. 

             Big squishy love to you and yours,                                 Shane 

Poem of the month this time around was written perhaps during one of the darkest moments of my time in isolation. There was brief period when I realized I was talking to myself. I had been so cut off from social interaction that my mind started filling in the blanks of conversations I was having with myself. This was born the poem “Said The Mirror To The Face”