voice | poetry
Table Lamp
Lamp with beads
around the edge,
decorations designed
to reflect light,
accent the bulbs
efforts.
heavy brass base
keeps the stand from
falling. fabric leaks
out just enough
rays to comfort the
room.
warm glow bounces
off your cheek as
we talk. steam from
a tea cup mists the
vision.
This is a gentle memory
Shannon Laws is an award-winning poet, performer, and advocate for the arts. She has been recognized with two Mayor’s Arts Awards and the Dr. Asha Bhargava Memorial Award — Community Champion. Her work has been featured in numerous journals and anthologies, and she has captivated audiences at esteemed literary events, including the Jack McCarthy Evergreen Invitational Slam, SpeakEasy, Poetry Night, Kitchen Sessions, and the West Coast Tagore Festival. Beyond her writing and performances, Shannon actively fosters literary and artistic communities. Since 2022, she has curated Corridor, a monthly “found-art” zine project that showcases the work of more than 50 contributing poets and artists. She is also the founder and host of Poetry Club, an engaging discussion group established in 2015. View more posts
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